Senior Legal/Commercial Counsel (German Speaker)

Grover; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully-remote/hybrid work structure

Online German language courses

Learning budget

Entrepreneurial responsibilities and成长

Team-focused, open offices in Berlin,–

Diverse global team and company perks

Job summary

Grover is seeking a mid-senior Legal Counsel to join its in-house Legal team. You will act as a trusted advisor across commercial, contract, labor, and compliance matters for Grover's core European markets (DACH, NL, ES).

The role offers broad ownership, entrepreneurial growth, and modern legal operations leveraging AI tools. You will draft and negotiate agreements, advise on employment law, and partner with product, marketing, and leadership to scale the business while ensuring regulatory

Qualifications

• 2+ years of practical commercial law experience within a leading law firm or in-house legal department.
• Strong grasp of German civil, contract, and consumer protection law; knowledge of German labor law is a plus.
• Entrepreneurial, ownership-driven mindset with proactive problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Advise and partner with product, marketing, supply chain, procurement, engineering, and customer support across commercial, contract, and labor matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements in a fast-growing tech environment.
• Ensure compliance with European consumer protection and e-commerce rules across DACH, NL, and ES.
• Represent Grover in civil and labor law matters when required; support leadership with strategy and risk assessments.

Skills

German civil law

Contract law

Consumer protection law

Labor law knowledge

German language proficiency

English language proficiency

Analytical thinking

Regulatory compliance

Education

First State Examination (Staatssexamen)

LL.M. / Master of Laws

Tools

Claude

Gemini

n8n

Job description

• We are looking for an enthusiastic mid-senior-level Legal Counsel to join our in-house Legal team at Grover


• At Grover, legal isn’t a department of “no” - it’s the engine that helps us scale, innovate, and bring tech subscription to millions across Europe. “Boring” doesn’t happen here


• One day you’re sitting with product managers to launch a frictionless checkout experience that aces consumer protection rules


• The next, you’re negotiating a critical enterprise vendor agreement, aligning with HR on a complex employment topic, or briefing executive leadership on a strategic market move


• As Legal Counsel, you’ll report to our Senior Legal Counsel as a trusted advisor across commercial, contract, labor, and compliance matters in our core European markets (DACH, NL, ES)


• You won’t be a ticket-processing machine: you’ll have real ownership and variety from day one, backed by a close-knit, supportive team invested in your growth


• Strategic Business Partnering: Serve as the trusted, pragmatic legal advisor for teams across all departments, including product, marketing, supply chain, procurement, engineering, and customer support - turning complex regulatory frameworks into clear, commercial paths forward


• Commercial & Digital Contracting: Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements with an agile, risk-balanced approach suited for a high-growth tech environment


• Pan-European Impact: Steer legal topics across our core markets - with a dedicated focus on DACH, the Netherlands, and Spain - keeping our digital platform aligned with evolving consumer protection and e-commerce regulations


• People & Employment Law: Advise People & Culture on day-to-day and structural labor law matters, and represent Grover in court in civil and labor law proceedings where strategic


• Modern Legal Operations: Champion modern legal operations by utilizing cutting-edge AI tools (Claude, Gemini, n8n) and automated workflows to increase speed, eliminate administrative bottlenecks, and scale legal support efficiently


• The Grover Way - How We Drive Success:


• Own It: We take ownership seriously and define what success looks like. We drive shared ownership and don’t wait - we drive. We keep one another accountable and take responsibility when issues arise


• Challenge, Decide, and Commit: We engage in proactive support, active listening, and healthy conflict to reach the best outcomes. We value diverse perspectives and, once a decision is made, we commit to it fully


• Empower and Grow: We enable, trust, and coach one another toward high performance, always thinking and acting like owners. We seek growth, apply feedback, and support the development of our peers


• Respect, Transparency, and Clarity: We strive for clear, respectful, and open communication with no surprises. We simplify complex information so everyone knows the “what, why, and how”

Benefits

• Fully-remote/hybrid work structure. Office? Remote? Figure out the balance that works best for you


• Online German Language Courses for all levels


• Learning budget


• Entrepreneurial responsibilities and upward career growth


• Working for a market leader


• Visit our engaging, open offices located in Berlin, Lisbon and Miami


• Diverse global team of 65+ nationalities (and counting)! Genuinely the nicest group of colleagues who will soon become friends


• Team events, Grover tech discounts, and expanding company perks

Professional Experience: 2+ years of practical commercial law experience within a leading law firm or in-house legal department (either obtained in Germany or supported by German legal education). Prior experience as an in-house counsel within a tech startup, scale-up, or dynamic e-commerce business is strongly preferredCore Legal Knowledge: Strong grasp of German civil, contract, and consumer protection law. Hands-on experience with individual and collective German labor law is a distinct plusMindset & Working Style: An entrepreneurial “own-it” approach. You proactively spot bottlenecks, solve problems without waiting for instructions, and can quickly build subject-matter competence in unfamiliar regulatory areasStandout Extras: Spanish language proficiency and an active interest in leveraging generative AI tools to rethink how in-house legal teams workLanguage & Communication: Exceptional communication skills (C1 minimum) in both German and English, with a knack for distilling complex legal risk into concise, executive-ready guidanceEducation & Qualification: First State Examination (Erstes Staatsexamen) or a comparable university law degree (e.g., Master of Laws / LL.M.) with above-average academic results. Candidates with foreign law degrees must have hands-on professional experience within the German market