Commercial Lawyer (Germany-Qualified)

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

Job summary

A leading company in advertising, fundraising, and entertainment seeks a Germany-qualified Commercial Lawyer for a short-term contract. The role demands expertise in B2C operations, requiring the lawyer to provide legal advice on contracts, ensure compliance with regulations, and collaborate with various teams within the company. The ideal candidate will thrive in a remote, fast-paced environment and be proficient in both German and English.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial law with exposure to B2C environments.
• Ability to work independently in a remote, fast-paced setting.
• Proficient communication in both German and English.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on B2C contractual and regulatory issues.
• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Ensure compliance with German and EU legislation.

Skills

Commercial law

B2C environments

Excellent communication

German language

English language

Job description

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Client:

Elevate

Location:

Newport, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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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 a digital or consumer-facing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide pragmatic legal advice on commercial matters, focusing on B2C contractual and regulatory issues.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including marketing agreements, service contracts, and promotional arrangements.
• Ensure compliance with German and EU legislation, including consumer protection, data privacy (GDPR), and e-commerce laws.
• Advise on advertising, promotions, and gambling regulations.
• Collaborate with internal teams in legal, marketing, and operations to support strategic projects.

Candidate Requirements

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

About Elevate

Elevate offers consulting, technology, and services to law departments and firms worldwide. Headquartered in Los Angeles, we have over 1,600 legal professionals, including lawyers, consultants, and engineers, working across the US, Europe, UK, Asia, Hong Kong, and Australia.

ElevateFlex is our flexible resourcing arm, supporting a new flexible career model within the legal industry. We connect talented legal professionals with client needs through a global community and innovative 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 remarkable outcomes together.

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, believing a diverse workforce fosters innovation and success. We invite candidates from all backgrounds to apply and join our ElevateFlex team to help transform the legal landscape.