In-House Legal Counsel (Germany) (m/f/d)

A11; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading growth accelerator in Berlin is seeking an In-House Legal Counsel to oversee legal, compliance, and governance functions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in German law, specifically in commercial and employment matters. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with leadership and drive scalable legal processes. Join a dynamic team that's redefining supply chain management with innovative solutions.

Leistungen

Entrepreneurial freedom

Attractive base and bonus compensation

Collaborate with top-tier investors

Collaboration with top-tier investors

Qualifikationen

• 3+ years of post-qualification experience from a leading law firm or in-house legal team.
• Experience in technology, digital, or fast-scaling businesses.
• Comprehensive knowledge of German employment law.

Aufgaben

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Provide legal guidance to HR on German employment law.
• Monitor regulations affecting operations.
• Manage claims and disputes effectively.

Kenntnisse

German Contract Law

Employment Law

Commercial Agreements Negotiation

German and English Fluency

Bilingual in German and English

Ausbildung

Fully qualified lawyer (Volljurist/in)

3+ years post-qualification experience

Jobbeschreibung

About the Job

As a key growth accelerator, A11 partners with Europe's most ambitious startups and scaleups, corporates, and SMBs to connect them with top‑tier talent ready to make an impact.

We're looking for an experienced In‑House Legal Counsel (m/f/d) to join and lead the legal, compliance, and governance functions at one of our Ecosystem Companies.

As an In‑House Legal Counsel, you'll act as a trusted advisor to leadership and teams across the business, managing a wide variety of commercial, employment, and compliance matters while driving scalable legal processes that enable growth.

Join the A11 Ecosystem – a next‑generation supply chain platform that is redefining how one of the world’s largest industries sources, distributes, and finances materials. Engineered to unlock the full potential of global trade, it harnesses agentic AI and workflow automation to provide seamless, high‑efficiency access to premium materials at scale. Since its commercial rollout, the platform has fueled exponential growth, optimising procurement for thousands of businesses while setting new benchmarks for speed, transparency, and efficiency. Its competitive edge lies in full digitisation and AI‑driven supply‑chain management automation, eliminating inefficiencies and creating a direct, intelligent bridge between suppliers and buyers. With a team of 80+ FTEs across Europe (Berlin HQ), China, and India, the company is rapidly scaling toward profitability, driving triple‑digit GMV, and setting new industry standards in autonomous, AI‑powered supply‑chain orchestration.

In this role, you’ll:

1. Commercial Excellence (≈70%)

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements – including B2B sales, SaaS, supplier, and partnership contracts – ensuring balanced, risk‑aware outcomes.
• Design and maintain standardised contract templates, playbooks, and workflows that accelerate deal cycles while maintaining legal robustness.
• Serve as a strategic partner to Sales and Growth, advising on legal implications of new business models and international expansion.
• Manage claims and disputes with a hands‑on, business‑minded approach that protects company interests while preserving key relationships.

1. People & Employment Law (≈20%)

• Provide legal guidance to the HR and People Team on all matters of German employment law.
• Draft and update employment contracts, termination and works agreements, ensuring compliance with German labour standards.
• Advise on sensitive employee relations, restructurings, and disciplinary matters with empathy and precision.

1. Compliance & Governance (≈10%)

• Monitor evolving German and EU regulations affecting operations, including data protection and commercial compliance.
• Support corporate governance for German entities and manage external counsel where specialised expertise is required.
• Foster a culture of proactive compliance and ethical business practice across the organisation.

Your Profile:

• Fully qualified lawyer (Volljurist/in) or equivalent, with strong practical experience in German law
• 3+ years of post‑qualification experience from a leading law firm or in‑house legal team, ideally within technology, digital, or fast‑scaling businesses
• Deep knowledge of German Contract Law (Vertragsrecht) and solid experience in Employment Law (Arbeitsrecht), including handling commercial claims and disputes
• Business‑fluent in German and English (English is the internal working language)
• Commercially sharp, pragmatic, and collaborative mindset – you balance legal rigour with business agility, thrive in evolving environments, and translate complexity into clarity

Please note that this position is based in Berlin.

Benefits and Perks:

• Fulfil a role with entrepreneurial freedom and help scale a high‑impact business model
• Join an experienced founding team of serial and 2nd‑time founders
• Attractive base and bonus compensation programme
• Collaborate with top‑tier investors and angels (incl. various unicorn founders) as well as leading market experts

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

A11 is committed to diverse and equal opportunities hiring for all – applicants, candidates, and employees alike. We value humans – with all our glorious multifaceted backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences – and look forward to your application.