Legal Counsel (mfd) FTC

Experian; Düsseldorf; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading global information services company in Düsseldorf is seeking a Legal Counsel to provide legal advice and support across various departments. The role includes managing contract issues, assessing legal risks, and ensuring compliance with international laws. Candidates should possess a law degree, several years of relevant experience, and excellent communication skills in both German and English. This position offers competitive compensation, flexible working hours, and a collaborative team environment.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

Competitive compensation

Attractive employee benefits

Qualifikationen

• Several years of experience in a comparable legal position.
• Sound knowledge of German and international commercial law.
• Experience working with multinational teams.

Aufgaben

• Provide legal advice and support on contract law and compliance.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts.
• Identify and assess legal risks.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Fluency in German

Fluency in English

Ausbildung

Completed university degree in law

Jobbeschreibung

The Legal Counsel is responsible for providing legal advice and support to Experian in all legal this role you will work closely with various departments and external advisors to ensure that Experian operates in compliance with national and international laws. This position requires in-depth knowledge of international business law contract law data protection law and a high degree of personal responsibility. This is a Fix Term Contract.

Main responsibilities

• Legal advice: Supporting and advising the management and specialist departments on all legal issues particularly in the areas of contract law commercial law and data protection law
• Contract management: Drafting reviewing and negotiating national and international contracts including supply distribution service and license agreements
• Risk assessment: Identifying and assessing legal risks and developing and implementing strategies to minimize risks
• Dispute Resolution: Assisting in the handling and resolution of legal disputes, including coordinating outside counsel and representing the company in legal proceedings
• Data protection: Advice and support in data protection in particular with regard to compliance with GDPR and other data protection regulations
• Legal training: Conducting internal training on legal topics to promote awareness of legal risks and best practices within the company
• International cooperation: Coordination and cooperation with the international subsidiaries and sister companies to ensure a uniform legal strategy.

Qualifications

• Completed university degree in law (state examination) and ideally a license as a fully qualified lawyer; additional qualifications in international business law are an advantage.
• Several years of professional experience in a comparable position, ideally in an international company or a renowned law firm.
• Experience of working with multinational teams and advising senior executives.
• Initial years of general legal experience plus relevant expertise in supporting GTM functions.
• Sound knowledge of German and international commercial law including contract law data protection law and compliance.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Ability to explain complex legal issues in an understandable way and develop pragmatic solutions.
• Fluency in written and spoken German and English is mandatory; other language skills are an advantage.

What we offer

• A high degree of autonomy in a dynamic internationally oriented organization.
• Exciting and diverse projects in close collaboration with Sales and Marketing at both local and regional levels.
• A motivated team that values innovation and collaboration.
• Competitive compensation and attractive employee benefits.
• Flexible working hours and remote work options.

Additional Information

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Full-time

Vacancy: 1

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