Associate General Counsel

MAM Gruppe; Baden-Württemberg; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services firm in Germany is seeking an experienced legal professional to join its team. The role involves acting as the primary legal advisor for commercial agreements and advising on various legal topics, including GDPR and compliance. Candidates should be fully qualified lawyers with 10-15 years of experience, possessing strong expertise in commercial law and fluency in both English and German. This full-time position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic global environment.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in legal roles.
• Experience in advising on commercial agreements and compliance matters.
• Ability to manage multi-jurisdictional legal issues.

Responsibilities

• Act as a primary legal advisor for commercial agreements.
• Advise on legal topics including intellectual property and GDPR.
• Support warranty disputes and litigation management.
• Partner with cross-functional teams globally.
• Deliver training on legal and compliance topics.

Skills

Commercial law expertise

Contract negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Fluency in English

Fluency in German

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Fully qualified lawyer

Job description

Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced legal professional to join its legal team. In this strategic and operational position, you will work closely with senior leadership and contribute to supporting international business activities.

Responsibilities

• Act as a primary legal advisor for commercial agreements, supplier and customer negotiations, and compliance matters.
• Advise on a broad range of legal topics, including intellectual property, IT law, data protection (GDPR), and EU regulatory requirements.
• Support critical issues such as warranty disputes, M&A, and litigation management.
• Partner with cross-functional teams across Europe, North America, and Asia.
• Develop and deliver training on legal and compliance topics to internal teams.
• Contribute to shaping legal frameworks in an evolving, software-driven automotive environment.

Your Profile

• Fully qualified lawyer with 10-15 years experience.
• Strong expertise in commercial law, contract negotiation, and regulatory compliance.
• Professional fluency in English and German.
• Skilled at managing complex, multi-jurisdictional legal matters.
• Resilient and adaptable, with excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Proactive, pragmatic approach to working in a fast-paced, high-accountability setting.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Staffing and Recruiting