Legal Counsel

Deep Blue Recruitment

. Advise the business on data protection and GDPR, including commercial data privacy questions and internal compliance matters .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeBerlin • GermanyMid-LevelSenior💰 €90,000 - €95,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in GDPR and data protection, along with a strong foundation in commercial law and contract negotiation. Capable of advising on corporate law matters and managing cross-border legal issues while effectively communicating with senior stakeholders.

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Fully Qualified German LawyerGDPR ComplianceCommercial Law ExpertiseContract NegotiationCross-Border Legal Advisory

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Hard Skills

Commercial ContractsCorporate LawData ProtectionLegal Risk AssessmentLegal Process Development

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationPragmatic ApproachIndependenceOwnershipStakeholder Management

Certifications & Qualifications

German State Examinations

Industry Keywords

GDPRData PrivacyCorporate GovernanceCross-Border MattersEmployment Law

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise the business on data protection and GDPR, including commercial data privacy questions and internal compliance matters
Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts
Support on corporate and company law matters
Advise on cross-border legal matters across Europe, coordinating with local stakeholders and external counsel where required
Advise management and different business functions on legal risks and practical solutions
Support on occasional employment law matters in collaboration with HR and external counsel where required
Manage external counsel where specialist or jurisdiction-specific advice is required
Help further develop legal processes, templates and ways of working as the business evolves
Report directly to the General Counsel, with direct access to the C-team and private equity stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Fully qualified German lawyer (Volljurist/in), having completed both German State Examinations
Experience advising on commercial law and contracts
Good knowledge of GDPR and data protection
Exposure to corporate law, governance or broader company law topics
An interest in international and cross-border work
An interest in working across areas outside your immediate specialism
A pragmatic, commercially minded approach to legal advice
Confidence working independently and taking ownership of matters
The ability to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders and non-legal colleagues