Head of Legal (m/w/d)

HiSERV GmbH; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A dynamic international company in Berlin is looking for a Head of Legal (m/w/d) to oversee all legal and risk matters. This role requires strong expertise in corporate law and contract law, along with relevant professional experience as a Legal Counsel. You'll advise management, manage legal risks, and coordinate with external partners. The ideal candidate holds a degree in law, is fluent in German and English, and is eager to contribute to a growing company with flat hierarchies and numerous development opportunities.

Leistungen

Diverse development opportunities

Modern working environment

Regular employee events

Attractive and competitive salary model

Qualifikationen

• Completed degree in German and preferably international Law.
• Relevant professional experience as a Legal Counsel or in a comparable role.
• Knowledge of corporate law as well as general civil and contract law.
• Knowledge of managing external law firms and commercial contexts.
• Excellent written and spoken German and English; additional languages are a plus.

Aufgaben

• Advise management on all legal matters in corporate law and contract law.
• Oversee legal issues and coordinate with external law firms as needed.
• Review, draft, and negotiate contracts with various partners.
• Contribute to compliance initiatives and ensure legal adherence.
• Identify legal risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Manage relationships with external legal advisors efficiently.

Kenntnisse

Excellent written and spoken German

Excellent written and spoken English

Knowledge of corporate law

Experience managing external law firms

Relevant professional experience as a Legal Counsel

Ausbildung

Completed degree in German and preferably international Law

Jobbeschreibung

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Since 2017, HiSERV has been transforming the GSE (Ground Support Equipment) market through outstanding quality, high flexibility, and fair, transparent pricing. We manage and offer our customers a young, modern fleet of more than 14,000 units. With short‑term rentals, pay‑per‑use models, and real‑time tracking, we optimally meet our customers' needs. Our clients include renowned companies in ground handling, airlines, and airports across Europe. By using innovative digital solutions, we provide reliable data to optimize usage and costs. We offer a wide range of additional services related to GSE rental: consulting, maintenance, fleet management, training, and more.

Location: Schönefeld bei Berlin.

Purpose

This role is responsible for overseeing all legal and risk matters within an organization. Its purpose is to protect the company legally, ensure compliance, and support strategic decision‑making through legal expertise.

Responsibilities

• Legal Advisory: Advise management and business units on all legal matters, with a focus on corporate law, general civil and contract law, and related commercial law topics.
• Coordination & Management: Oversee legal matters across the company, identify areas requiring action, and coordinate involvement of external law firms or subject‑matter experts where appropriate.
• Contract Management: Review, draft, and negotiate contracts with clients, suppliers, and other partners – including both standard agreements and more complex arrangements in an international context. Define standards and general Terms & Conditions.
• Compliance & Governance: Contribute to the development and enhancement of internal policies, support compliance initiatives, and ensure adherence to applicable legal requirements. Govern general legal housekeeping of all legal entities.
• Risk Management: Identify legal risks at an early stage and proactively develop strategies to prevent or mitigate them.
• Collaboration with External Partners: Efficiently manage external legal advisors – from selection and briefing to review of outcomes. Oversee financial efficiency of usage.

Role Requirements, Necessary Certificates & Skills

• Completed degree in German and preferably international Law.
• Relevant professional experience as a Legal Counsel or in a comparable role – preferably with international exposure.
• Knowledge and experience of corporate law as well as general civil and contract law (labor law is not a focus).
• Knowledge of managing external law firms or legal service providers, with a solid understanding of business and commercial contexts.
• Excellent written and spoken German and English; additional European languages are a plus.

Why join HiSERV?

• Play a key role in a growing, internationally active company with flat hierarchies and short decision‑making processes.
• Have access to diverse development opportunities and room for shaping your field of business.
• Find a modern working environment and a motivated team with a hands‑on mentality.
• Attend regular employee events.
• Benefit from an attractive and competitive salary model.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Legal
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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