Commercial Lawyer

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

Job summary

A dynamic consumer-facing company in the UK is looking for a German-qualified Commercial Lawyer for a short-term contract. Responsibilities include providing legal advice on B2C commercial matters, drafting contracts, and ensuring compliance with applicable German and EU regulations. Ideal candidates are experienced in commercial law and can communicate effectively in both German and English.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified lawyer in Germany.
• Experience in commercial law within a B2C context.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Commercial Law

B2C Operations

German Language

English Language

Compliance

Education

Law Degree

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 commercially minded legal professional with a strong understanding of B2C operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide pragmatic legal advice on a broad range of commercial matters, particularly 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 closely with internal stakeholders across legal, marketing, and operations.

Requirements:

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