Junior Legal Services Counsel

Merck Group; Wrocław; Hybrid; PLN 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and well-being

Work-Life balance

Learning and Development

Employee support and engagement

Job summary

Merck Group in Wrocław, Poland, invites a sworn-in lawyer with 2+ years of contract management experience to join the Global Legal Services Center. You will draft, review, and negotiate contracts and related documents, supporting the full lifecycle and advising on risks, compliance, and next steps.

This role offers collaboration across borders, data-protection reviews, and governance support. Fluency in English is required; German language skills are a strong advantage.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in law or equivalent with professional experience.
• At least 2 years of practical legal services experience.
• Fluent in English; German skills are a strong advantage.
• Strong contract management and risk assessment capabilities.
• Understanding of data protection requirements and privacy laws.
• Proficient with MS Office and ticketing systems.
• Excellent organizational and intercultural communication skills.
• Detail oriented, proactive, and able to work independently.
• Commitment to standardization and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, support negotiation of contracts and related documents.
• Support full contract lifecycle including amendments, extensions, terminations.
• Advise on legal risks, compliance, and next steps; escalate when needed.
• Provide timely responses to legal inquiries via ticketing system.
• Assist reviews of data protection matters with internal specialists.
• Support corporate governance processes and changes.

Skills

English fluency

German language skills

Contract management

Data protection awareness

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Cross-cultural awareness

Initiative and independence

Process standardization

Education

Master's degree in law

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Work Your Magic with us!

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

Location: Wrocław, Poland

Work model: Hybrid - 2 days per week from the Wrocław office

Your role:

Based in Wrocław, you will join our Global Legal Services Center and provide legal services supporting our businesses worldwide. As part of the GES Legal team, you will work with colleagues and business stakeholders across countries, functions, and time zones. Your responsibilities will include: Drafting, reviewing, supporting the negotiation of, and providing legal guidance on contracts and related documentation within your area of responsibility. Supporting the full contract lifecycle, including amendments, extensions, assignments, terminations, and other legal changes. Advising business stakeholders on legal risks, compliance requirements, and appropriate next steps, escalating matters to the relevant internal experts where necessary. Providing timely responses to legal inquiries and managing assigned work through the team’s ticketing system. Supporting reviews of activities, documents, and legal matters relating to data protection, either directly or by engaging the appropriate internal specialists. Supporting corporate governance processes and corporate changes in line with applicable requirements. Building effective working relationships with internal stakeholders across the global organization. Contributing to the standardization and continuous improvement of legal services processes. This role offers the opportunity to work with a high degree of autonomy, develop your expertise in commercial law, data protection, and corporate governance, and contribute to efficient legal operations in a multinational environment.

Who you are:

• You hold a master’s degree in law or a postgraduate legal qualification combined with relevant professional experience.
• You have at least 2 years of practical experience providing legal services, ideally in contract management, commercial law, an in-house legal department, law firm, or shared services/GBS environment.
• You are fluent in English and can confidently communicate with international stakeholders and prepare clear, accurate legal documentation.
• Very good German language skills are an strong advantage
• You have strong contract management skills, including experience reviewing agreements, identifying legal risks, and supporting negotiations.
• You have an understanding of data protection requirements and know when to involve the appropriate subject-matter experts.
• You have practical knowledge of Microsoft Office and are comfortable working with ticketing or task-management systems.
• You have excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, together with strong intercultural awareness.
• You are detail-oriented, proactive, accountable, and results-driven, with strong problem-solving skills.
• You take initiative and work independently while recognizing when to seek advice or elevate an issue.
• You are committed to standardization, process improvement, and delivering a consistent, high-quality legal service.

YOUR MAIN BENEFITS:

• Health and well-being: Get access to private medical care, life insurance, and sports card, receive prepaid lunch card
• Work-Life balance: Enjoy additional paid days off, flexible working hours.
• Learning and Development: Take advantage of co‑financing for language courses, trainings, and certifications as well as other development opportunities
• Employee support and engagement: Benefit from Employee Assistance Program and join employee engagement groups for support and connection.

Information on how we process your personal data for recruitment purposes, you can find on the registration form in our Recruitment Portal.

What we offer:

We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!