Senior Legal Counsel (eCommerce) - Operations & Marketing, Munich

TikTok; München; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading social media company in Munich seeks a senior-level German-qualified lawyer to support its expanding e-commerce business. The role involves advising on e-commerce regulations, negotiating agreements, and providing legal counsel across various domains including consumer protection and digital platforms. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience, strong communication skills, and fluency in both English and German.

Qualifikationen

• 8+ years of experience advising e-commerce businesses in Germany.
• Strong academic background in German law.
• In-depth knowledge of EU laws for digital platforms.

Aufgaben

• Provide expert legal counsel on regulatory matters.
• Advise on German and EU legal requirements for e-commerce.
• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements for e-commerce.

Kenntnisse

Fluency in English and German

Strong communication skills

Drafting and negotiating agreements

Knowledge of consumer protection laws

Ability to work independently

Ausbildung

Legal qualifications in Germany

Jobbeschreibung

We are seeking a senior-level German-qualified lawyer to join our European e-commerce legal team and support our rapidly expanding e-commerce business. The European e-commerce legal team provides strategic and operational legal guidance across the TikTok e-commerce business in the UK and Europe. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic and high-growth environment where legal expertise directly influences the success of a fast-scaling business.

Responsibilities

You will join a team committed to delivering pragmatic legal solutions that empower the business. Your responsibilities will include :

• Providing expert legal counsel on a wide range of regulatory, commercial, and product matters, with a particular focus on consumer protection, B2B and B2C engagement, product compliance, advertising, influencer marketing, and intellectual property.
• Advising on German and EU legal and regulatory requirements for e-commerce platforms, including platform liability, consumer rights, and product safety.
• Leveraging your first-hand experience advising e-commerce businesses in Germany to guide business teams on local market challenges, industry best practices, and regulatory developments.
• Reviewing and improving consumer and business-facing disclosures, policies, and terms and conditions with applicable laws and regulations.
• Drafting, negotiating, and managing commercial agreements relevant to digital and e-commerce platforms, including partnerships with merchants, creators, and advertisers.
• Driving process improvements, template development, and internal training initiatives to enhance legal workflows and mitigate risk.
• Partnering closely with local and international stakeholders across e-commerce, privacy, and public policy teams to navigate complex legal challenges and deliver projects under tight timelines.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong academic background with legal qualifications in Germany.
• Senior lawyer, with 8+ years of substantial experience advising e-commerce businesses operating in Germany.
• In-depth knowledge of German and EU laws governing digital platforms, retail, and e-commerce, including platform liability, consumer protection, and intellectual property.
• Significant experience in drafting and negotiating agreements across the retail, creative, and advertising industries.
• Strong documentation, presentation, and communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex legal concepts for business stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently on multiple projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Fluency in both English and German is required in order review business requests.

Preferred Qualifications

• In-house experience in an international, matrixed organization.
• Hands-on experience advising e-commerce businesses in Germany, including direct engagement with regulatory bodies, industry associations, or compliance initiatives.
• Deep understanding of the evolving European regulatory landscape as it pertains to digital commerce and online marketplaces.