Commercial Lawyer (Germany-Qualified)

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

Job summary

A leading legal assistance provider is seeking a Germany-qualified Commercial Lawyer for a short-term contract in Stockport, UK. The role involves providing legal advice on B2C matters, drafting contracts, and ensuring compliance with German and EU regulations. Ideal candidates will possess experience in commercial law, strong B2C exposure, and fluency in German and English.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide pragmatic legal advice on commercial matters, focusing on B2C contractual and regulatory issues.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements including marketing and promotional contracts.
• Ensure compliance with German and EU legislation, including consumer protection and GDPR.

Skills

Commercial law

B2C exposure

Communication in German

Communication in English

Remote working

Job description

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Client:

Elevate

Location:

Stockport, United Kingdom

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Other

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EU work permit required:

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, especially within digital or consumer-facing environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide pragmatic legal advice on commercial matters, focusing on B2C contractual and regulatory issues.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including marketing, service provider, and promotional contracts.
• Ensure compliance with German and EU legislation, including consumer protection, data privacy (GDPR), and e-commerce.
• Advise on advertising, promotions, and gambling-related regulations.
• Collaborate with legal, marketing, and operational teams 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 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 professionals across the US, Europe, the UK, Asia, Hong Kong, and Australia.

ElevateFlex is our flexible resourcing arm, supporting a new flexible legal career. We connect top legal professionals with client needs through a global community and advanced search technologies. 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 great outcomes together.

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, believing a diverse workforce fosters innovation and success. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and join us in transforming the legal industry.