Commercial Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; Basingstoke; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is looking for a German-qualified Commercial Lawyer on a short-term contract to provide legal support for B2C operations. This role involves drafting and negotiating commercial contracts while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. The ideal candidate will have robust experience in commercial law, especially within consumer-facing sectors, and fluency in German and English.

Qualifications

• Must be a fully qualified lawyer in Germany.
• Experience in commercial law, preferably in a B2C context.
• Fluent in German and English.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on commercial matters, focusing on B2C.
• Draft and negotiate various commercial contracts.
• Ensure compliance with German and EU regulations.

Skills

Commercial Law

B2C Operations

Legal Compliance

Communication Skills

Education

Fully qualified lawyer in Germany

Job description

We are seeking a German-qualified Commercial Lawyer to support our customer, a dynamic, consumer-facing company operating at the intersection of advertising, fundraising, and entertainment. This is a short-term contract role, ideal for a legally trained professional with a strong understanding of B2C operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide pragmatic legal advice on commercial matters, especially those involving B2C arrangements.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, including marketing agreements, service provider contracts, and promotions.
• Ensure compliance with German and EU regulations, particularly in consumer law, data protection, and e-commerce.
• Advise on regulatory frameworks relevant to advertising and/or gambling, if applicable.
• Collaborate with internal teams across legal, marketing, and operations departments.

Requirements:

• Fully qualified lawyer in Germany.
• Experience in commercial law, preferably within a B2C context.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, remote environment.
• Excellent communication skills in German and English.

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