Legal Associate (f/m/d)

Ceezer; Berlin; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Urban Sports Club membership

Public transport discount

Company pension scheme

Team events and offsites

Job summary

CEEZER is seeking a highly capable Legal Associate (f/d/m) to join our fast-moving, VC-backed startup in Berlin. You will work closely with the General Counsel on commercial and IT law, data protection, and corporate matters, helping shape policies and documentation for a climate‑focused platform.

The role involves drafting contracts, coordinating external counsel, and supporting product development with clear legal language.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified German lawyer with above-average results.
• Solid knowledge of commercial and IT law, data protection, and corporate law.
• Fluency in German and English, both written and spoken.
• A valid working permit in Germany.
• Independent, structured work style with ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Counsel on commercial, IT, corporate, civil, and data protection law.
• Help design and document policies and internal processes; assist with ISO 27001 certifications.
• Draft contract terms, including company agreements, RfP terms, and terms for platform, supplier, and customer relationships.
• Provide legal support to product development and translate legal concepts to the CEEZER Platform.
• Coordinate external lawyers and law firms as a central contact for project needs.
• Assist with financing, tax, or labour law topics as needed.

Skills

Commercial law

IT law

Data protection

Corporate law

Legal operations

German language

English language

Education

Fully qualified German lawyer

Job description

Are you ready to make a real impact? Are you excited by the opportunity to expand your professional skills while unlocking climate action for enterprise organizations?

Then join CEEZER and help companies across the globe to leverage a truly impactful solution that is finally fixing how companies get to net-zero using the voluntary carbon market and data‑led insights. Use your skills to tackle one of the most critical challenges humanity has ever faced: climate change.

We are looking for a highly motivated Legal Associate (f/d/m), to work closely with our General Counsel in a very fast‑moving and VC‑funded startup.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the General Counsel to support management and all teams on legal matters, particularly in the areas of commercial and IT law, as well as corporate, civil, and data protection law.
• Contribute to ensuring the company adheres to applicable legal and regulatory frameworks, assisting with the design and documentation of policies and internal processes. Support the company in achieving and maintaining key certifications, such as ISO 27001.
• Support in designing best‑in‑class order forms and contracts that are easy to use and easy to understand, while maintaining an acceptable legal position.
• Review and draft contract terms, including company agreements, RfP terms, and terms and conditions for our platform, supplier, and customer relationships.
• Provide legal support throughout further product development, working closely with the product team on wording and the translation of legal concepts to the CEEZER Platform.
• Coordinate external lawyers and law firms, acting as a central point of contact for legal communications for individual projects.
• If you are interested in financing, tax or labour law topics, you will be able to support here, too.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified German lawyer with above‑average results, willing to drive the further growth of a mission‑based startup.
• Have solid knowledge of commercial and IT law, ideally complemented by experience in data protection and corporate law.
• Bring a strong understanding of business contexts and technological developments. Legal operations skills would be a big plus.
• Previous professional experience in a law firm or corporate legal department, ideally in the tech or startup environment, is not required, but a big plus.
• An independent, structured work style with the ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly and understandably, and to build good working relationships with other teams.
• Fluency in German and English, both written and spoken, is required.
• A valid working permit in Germany.

Benefits

• A mission that matters: Join a rapidly growing, dynamic team of international changemakers who are passionate about solving the world’s most pressing challenge and help shape a sustainable, net‑zero future.
• A learning culture: Take your skills to the next level with exciting growth opportunities, hands‑on learning experiences, and access to resources designed to fuel your professional journey in a start‑up that prioritizes learning and growth.
• A diverse environment: Thrive in an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated, and your unique perspective helps us flourish as a team.
• A net‑zero career: From day one, your professional and personal carbon footprint is neutralized—because at CEEZER, sustainability isn’t just our mission, it’s how we operate.
• An attractive package: Enjoy perks like free Urban Sports Club membership, a discounted public transport, a company pension scheme, team events and offsites, and more…

If you don't meet every requirement but have exceptional strengths that could make you excel in this role, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and let's discuss your potential.

The recruitment process entails the following: 1. An intro call with the People Team. 2. A call with our General Counsel, Johannes. 3. A call with our SVP Sourcing & Delivery, Stephan.

We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind and make employment and other employee lifecycle decisions based solely on merit, skills, and potential. We actively work to recognize and address unconscious biases, fostering an environment where all individuals feel valued and empowered to succeed. We welcome diverse applicants and are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for everyone to thrive. Please let us know if you have any specific needs regarding this application process.