Commercial Lawyer (Germany-Qualified)

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

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Germany-qualified Commercial Lawyer to support B2C operations. The role requires expertise in drafting contracts and ensuring compliance with EU regulations. This short-term position is ideal for professionals adept in both German and English, with a focus on digital environments.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial law, preferably with B2C exposure.
• Ability to work independently in a remote, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills in both German and English.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on commercial matters, focusing on B2C issues.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Ensure compliance with German and EU legislation.

Skills

Commercial law

B2C legal exposure

Communication in German

Communication in English

Job description

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Commercial Lawyer (Germany-Qualified), Colchester

Client: Elevate

Location: Colchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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, especially 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 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 regulations, where applicable.
• Collaborate with internal teams across legal, marketing, and operations to support strategic initiatives.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience in commercial law, preferably with B2C exposure.
• Ability to work independently in a remote, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills in both German and English.

About Elevate

Elevate provides consulting, technology, and services to law departments and firms worldwide. Headquartered in Los Angeles, with a team of over 1,600 legal professionals, we operate across the US, Europe, the UK, Asia, Hong Kong, and Australia.

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

Our Vision

We aim for a world where legal and business teams achieve exceptional outcomes together.

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, believing a diverse workforce fosters innovation. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and join our mission to transform the legal industry.