Junior Legal Counsel

EGC Energie- und Gebäudetechnik-Control GmbH & Co. KG

. Support the Legal Department in advising the company on key matters relating to its day-to-day operations .

Posted 10/19/2026full-timeDüsseldorf • GermanyJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in contract law, commercial and corporate law, and legal document management while providing pragmatic legal advice to internal stakeholders. Proficient in drafting and reviewing contracts, managing legal risks, and ensuring compliance with legal requirements.

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Degree In LawContract Law ExperienceLegal Document ManagementExcellent Written And Spoken GermanStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Contract DraftingLegal Risk AssessmentCommercial LawCorporate LawLegal Document ReviewContract NegotiationCompliance ManagementData ProtectionLegal Tech ProcessesBusiness Law

Soft Skills

Structured ApproachSolution-OrientedTeam OrientationQuick LearnerSound Judgment

Industry Keywords

Legal AdviceContractual RequirementsCivil LawCommercial Contracting ProcessesInternal PoliciesStakeholder ManagementAdvisory MattersTime Pressure ManagementConfidentiality AgreementsProcurement Agreements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Legal Department in advising the company on key matters relating to its day-to-day operations
Review, comment on, and draft contracts and legal documents, particularly supply, services, procurement, sales, confidentiality, framework, and project agreements
Support business departments in implementing contractual requirements
Participate in contract negotiations with customers, suppliers, service providers, and other business partners
Advise internal stakeholders on civil, commercial, and corporate law matters
Assess legal risks and prepare recommendations for action
Help implement legal requirements in a pragmatic and business-oriented manner
Maintain and further develop contract templates, standard clauses, internal policies, and Legal Tech processes
Manage legal documents, monitor relevant deadlines, and systematically document legal advice provided
Support compliance matters, data protection issues, corporate measures, disputes, and claim management
Work with external law firms
Gradually take ownership of individual advisory matters and assume increasing responsibility

Requirements

What you’ll need

Successfully completed degree in law, business law, or a comparable legal qualification
At least 2 years of experience in a legal department, law firm, auditing firm, or comparable legal environment
Experience in contract law, commercial and corporate law, or commercial contracting processes is advantageous but not essential
Good understanding of business and commercial contexts
Interest in practical, business-oriented legal advice
Ability to analyze legal issues systematically and present them clearly
Excellent written and spoken German
Good to very good written and spoken English
Careful, structured, and solution-oriented approach to work
Quick learner with sound judgment
Willingness to familiarize yourself with new areas of law and business models
Strong communication skills, team orientation, and a confident manner
High level of responsibility, integrity, and discretion
Ability to work reliably and pragmatically under time pressure

Benefits

Comp & perks

30 days of annual leave based on a five-day working week
Flexible working time models
Opportunity to work remotely
Supplementary company health insurance
Health and wellness programs
JobRad bicycle leasing
Public transport subsidies planned for the future
Free parking at company locations
Regular company events and team activities
Corporate Benefits with a wide range of offers
Employee participation program
Permanent employment contract