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ZEINpharma

Commercial Lawyer – Legal Counsel

ZEINpharma

. Review, negotiate, and draft contracts with suppliers, trading partners, and cooperation partners .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeRüsselsheim am Main • GermanyJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in contract negotiation and drafting, with a strong foundation in employment and commercial law. Capable of establishing legal structures and compliance policies while effectively collaborating with executive teams and external law firms.

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Contract NegotiationEmployment LawCommercial LawCorporate LawGDPR Compliance

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Hard Skills
Contract DraftingLegal ResearchRegulatory ComplianceCompetition LawTrademark Law
Soft Skills
Decision-MakingCollaborationAdvisory Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
LL.B.LL.M.
Industry Keywords
In-House LegalLegal DocumentationCompliance PoliciesLegal Function Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Review, negotiate, and draft contracts with suppliers, trading partners, and cooperation partners
  • Advise the company on employment and corporate law matters in close coordination with HR and the executive team
  • Manage and brief external law firms on specialist matters such as competition law, trademark law, and complex regulatory issues
  • Establish legal structures and documentation, including contract templates, compliance policies, and GDPR processes
  • Build the legal function at ZEINpharma and report directly to the C-suite

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Completed degree in law or business law (commercial lawyer, LL.B./LL.M.; fully qualified lawyer welcome but not required)
  • 2–4 years of professional experience, ideally in-house or at a law firm with a focus on commercial and contract law
  • Experience drafting and negotiating contracts
  • Sound knowledge of employment law and commercial law fundamentals
  • Knowledge of corporate law is an advantage
  • Willingness to make decisions independently

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Permanent employment contract
  • Opportunity to shape ZEINpharma’s legal function from the ground up as its first Legal Counsel
  • Direct access to the executive team and short decision-making processes
  • Collaboration with an external law firm on specialist matters
  • Remote working options
  • State-of-the-art, newly built offices with ergonomic, height-adjustable equipment
  • 50% employee discount on all ZEINpharma products
  • Access to Corporate Benefits