Head of Legal

TN Germany; Hamburg; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned legal professional to navigate complex regulatory landscapes and lead a dynamic legal team. In this pivotal role, you will provide strategic advice across various legal domains while fostering strong relationships with stakeholders. Your expertise in both business and law will drive efficiency in legal operations, ensuring compliance and innovation. With a focus on flexibility and employee well-being, this company offers a supportive environment for personal and professional growth. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and is committed to shaping the future of mobility.

Leistungen

Flexible working arrangements

Sabbatical and special leave policies

WeRoad partnership

Off on birthdays and on December 24th & 31st

Mobility Credit

Health insurance

Employee assistance program

Qualifikationen

• 8+ years of post-qualification experience, ideally in international law firms.
• Strong understanding of both business and legal fields.

Aufgaben

• Serve as a trusted advisor to business partners and central functions.
• Manage a legal team and oversee organizational and legal aspects.

Kenntnisse

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Fluency in English and German

Legal Expertise

Ausbildung

German Bar Exam (2. Staatsexamen)

Jobbeschreibung

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Advice to management and business partners across all jurisdictions and legal areas, including regulatory aspects, corporate law, antitrust and competition law, employment law, general contract law, litigious matters, and special projects.

You will serve as a trusted advisor to all business partners and central functions such as the public affairs team, helping shape the regulatory environment and the future of mobility.

You will manage the legal team consisting of five members, overseeing organizational and legal aspects, including budget responsibilities, and supervising external legal counsel. The head of legal will report to the general counsel.

You will drive efficiency and legal operations, including the implementation of legal tech.

To be successful in this role:

• German Bar Exam (2. Staatsexamen) with distinction (vollbefriedigend) or equivalent
• 8+ years post-qualification experience, ideally with time spent in international law firms and in-house roles
• Ability to develop strong relationships and influence a wide range of stakeholders
• Strong understanding of both business and legal fields
• Excellent analytical skills and project management experience
• Proactive, initiative-taking, with the ability to multitask and a hands-on mentality
• Flexible, adaptable to change, and able to work well under pressure
• Self-starter with high energy, results-driven, and forward-thinking
• Fluent in English and German; additional European languages are a plus

Benefits & Perks in a Nutshell:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Sabbatical and special leave policies
• WeRoad partnership
• Off on birthdays and on December 24th & 31st
• Mobility Credit
• Health insurance
• Employee assistance program

Plus additional local benefits depending on your work location.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

FREENOW is an equal opportunity employer, considering qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or age. We support your growth and evolution.