Commercial Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; Chester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a German-qualified Commercial Lawyer to provide legal support for B2C commercial matters. This short-term contract role involves drafting contracts, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with various internal teams. Ideal candidates will possess the skills to navigate the complexities of consumer law within a dynamic industry.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide pragmatic legal advice on commercial matters, especially B2C arrangements.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts including marketing agreements.
• Ensure compliance with German and EU regulations related to consumer law.

Skills

Commercial Law

B2C Legal Expertise

German

English

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 skilled 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.

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.

About Elevate

Elevate offers consulting, technology, and services to law departments and firms globally. Headquartered in Los Angeles, our team of over 1,600 professionals operates across the US, Europe, UK, Asia, Hong Kong, and Australia.

ElevateFlex, our flexible resourcing division, supports a new flexible legal career model by matching top legal talent with client needs through a global community and advanced search technology. We are proud to be ranked in Band 1 of Chamber’s Global Flexible Legal Resourcing category.

Our Vision is a world where legal and business teams achieve extraordinary outcomes together.

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, believing a diverse workforce drives innovation and success. ElevateFlex encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply and join us in transforming the legal landscape.