Commercial Lawyer (Germany-Qualified)

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading innovative company is seeking a Germany-qualified Commercial Lawyer to support their operations in Chelmsford. This short-term contract role focuses on B2C operations, requiring expertise in commercial law, particularly in negotiating agreements and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have strong legal experience and communication skills in both German and English, working in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in B2C environments is required.
• Ability to work independently in a remote, fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear, pragmatic legal advice on commercial matters focusing on B2C.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a range of commercial agreements.
• Ensure compliance with German and EU legislation.

Skills

Strong professional experience in commercial law

Excellent communication skills in German and English

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Elevate

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

We seek a Germany-qualified Commercial Lawyer to support our client, an innovative and fast-growing company operating at the intersection of advertising, fundraising, and entertainment. This short-term contract role is ideal for a legally skilled professional with strong expertise in B2C operations, particularly within digital or consumer-facing environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clear, pragmatic legal advice on a broad range of commercial matters, focusing on B2C contractual and regulatory issues.
• Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial agreements, including marketing agreements, service provider contracts, and promotional arrangements.
• Ensure compliance with German and EU legislation, including consumer protection, data privacy (GDPR), and e-commerce.
• Advise on advertising, promotions, and gambling-related regulatory frameworks, where applicable.
• Collaborate with internal teams across legal, marketing, and operations to support strategic initiatives.

Candidate Requirements

• Strong professional experience in commercial law, preferably with exposure to B2C environments.
• Ability to work independently in a remote, fast-paced, and dynamic setting.
• Excellent communication skills in both German and English.

About Elevate

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

ElevateFlex is our flexible resourcing unit within Elevate, supporting a new flexible legal career model. We match top legal talent with client needs through a global community and advanced search technology. We are proud to be rated in Band 1 of the Chamber’s Global Flexible Legal Resourcing category.

Our Vision is a world where legal and business teams achieve outstanding results together.

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, believing a diverse, inclusive workforce fosters innovation and success. ElevateFlex is committed to hiring candidates from all backgrounds. Join us to help transform the legal industry and make a meaningful impact.