Legal Counsel - Compliance

MAM Gruppe; Frankfurt; Vor Ort; EUR 125.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An international organisation in the food sector is seeking a Legal Counsel to manage compliance matters and provide legal advice. The role involves developing compliance frameworks, advising on various legal matters, and negotiating contracts within a dynamic, international setting. Candidates should have a legal qualification with experience in compliance and be fluent in German and English. A competitive benefits package is offered, reflecting the importance of the role in a collaborative company culture.

Leistungen

Competitive benefits package

Mobility support

Structured onboarding

Qualifikationen

• Several years of experience in a legal department or commercial law firm.
• Strong focus on commercial law and compliance.
• Fluent in German and English.

Aufgaben

• Develop and monitor compliance frameworks and processes.
• Advise on compliance matters like data protection and antitrust.
• Draft and negotiate complex contracts.

Kenntnisse

Compliance management

Legal advisory

Analytical ability

Negotiation skills

Ausbildung

Completed legal qualification

Jobbeschreibung

Legal Counsel - Compliance

Location : Frankfurt

An international organisation in the food and ingredients sector is seeking a Legal Counsel with a strong focus on compliance. The role combines global compliance governance with hands‑on legal advisory work in a dynamic, international environment.

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop, implement, and monitor global compliance frameworks and processes.
• Drive and continuously enhance the organisation’s compliance culture, including tailored training initiatives.
• Advise management and business teams on compliance matters, particularly data protection, information security, AI governance, antitrust, and anti‑corruption.
• Monitor regulatory developments and translate new requirements into pragmatic, business‑oriented solutions.
• Provide legal advice on commercial, sales, and corporate law matters, including contract, product liability, and warranty issues.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex contracts with international distribution and procurement partners.
• Manage liability‑related cases and legal risk assessments.

Requirements :

• Several years’ experience in a legal department of an international company or a commercial law firm.
• Completed legal qualification with a strong focus on commercial law and compliance.
• Proven practical experience in compliance management.
• Strong understanding of business processes and interest in digital and process‑driven solutions.
• Pragmatic, hands‑on mindset with strong prioritisation skills.
• Excellent analytical ability, commercial awareness, and risk sensitivity.
• Confident communicator with strong negotiation skills.
• Fluent in German and English.

What’s Offered :

• Broad responsibility in an internationally oriented role.
• Flat hierarchies, collaborative culture, and short decision paths.
• Professional development through structured training and learning programmes.
• Modern working environment with a strong focus on digitalisation.
• Competitive benefits package, including mobility support, pension schemes, and additional perks.
• Structured onboarding and opportunities for long‑term growth.