Junior Legal Counsel

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

. Provide legal advice to the company on key matters relating to its day-to-day operations .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeDüsseldorf • GermanyJunior💰 €50,000 - €70,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing legal advice on corporate, commercial, and civil law matters, with a strong focus on contract law and compliance. Proficient in drafting and reviewing legal documents while maintaining structured documentation and managing legal risks.

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Degree In LawContract LawCommercial LawGerman Language ProficiencyEnglish Language Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Legal Document DraftingContract NegotiationLegal Risk AssessmentCompliance ManagementLegal Tech Processes

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsTeam OrientationStructured Analytical SkillsSolution-Oriented ApproachHigh Sense Of Responsibility

Industry Keywords

Corporate LawCommercial ContractingProcurement AgreementsService AgreementsNon-Disclosure Agreements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide legal advice to the company on key matters relating to its day-to-day operations
Review, comment on, and draft contracts and legal documents
Support supply, service, procurement, sales, non-disclosure, 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 matters of civil, commercial, and corporate law
Assess legal risks and prepare recommendations for action
Maintain and further develop contract templates, standard clauses, internal policies, and Legal Tech processes
Manage legal documents, monitor relevant deadlines, and maintain structured documentation of legal advice provided
Support compliance matters, data protection issues, corporate law measures, disputes, and claims management
Work with external law firms
Gradually take ownership of advisory matters and assume increasing responsibility

Requirements

What you’ll need

Successfully completed degree in law, business law, or a comparable legal qualification
Ideally, initial practical experience in a legal department, law firm, audit firm, or comparable legal environment
Experience in contract law, commercial and corporate law, or commercial contracting processes is an advantage but not required
Strong understanding of business and commercial contexts
Interest in practical, business-oriented legal advice
Ability to analyze legal issues in a structured manner and present them clearly
Very good 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 become familiar with new areas of law and business models
Strong communication skills, team orientation, and confident manner
High sense of responsibility, integrity, and discretion
Ability to work reliably and pragmatically under time pressure

Benefits

Comp & perks

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