Legal & Contracts ManagerVerified as a real position

Who we’re looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Law, International Law, or a related field. A higher degree or certification in Compliance or related areas is a plus.
• Proven experience in a legal, contracts or in-house legal role, preferably in a multinational or international organization.
• Strong knowledge of legal topics applicable to the business, including labour law, commercial/business contract law, insurance-related topics, and supplier management.
• Experience in conducting due diligence and risk assessments of suppliers.
• Experience reviewing and negotiating supplier and customer contracts.
• Familiarity with compliance programs, policies, and procedures is an advantage.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze complex legal issues and provide practical solutions.
• Strong organizational and project management skills to handle multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high ethical standards.
• Fluent English required; German or another European language would be a strong advantage.
• Willingness to provide a recent criminal record extract (not older than three months).

What you’ll do

• Supplier Management: Conduct due diligence and risk assessments of potential and existing suppliers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate supplier compliance with legal, regulatory, and ethical standards.
• Develop and implement supplier management processes and procedures.
• Supplier Contract Management: Review, draft, and negotiate supplier contracts to ensure compliance with legal and business requirements.
• Advise on legal terms and conditions, including indemnification, liability, and warranty clauses.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with supplier contracts.
• Customer Contract Management: Review and analyze customer contracts to ensure legal compliance and identify potential risks.
• Provide guidance on contract negotiation and amendment processes.
• Collaborate with sales and operations teams to ensure operational contract management.
• Labour Law Advice: Provide guidance and advice on labour law matters, including employment contracts, terminations, and employee rights.
• Advise on body leasing arrangements and compliance with relevant labour laws.
• Stay updated on changes in labour laws and ensure the organization's policies and practices are compliant.
• General Legal & Compliance Support: Develop and implement compliance programs and policies to ensure adherence to legal and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct compliance training and awareness programs for employees.
• Collaborate with internal audit and risk management teams to identify and mitigate legal and compliance risks.

About the position

We are seeking a highly skilled and knowledgeable Legal & Contracts Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong legal background, with experience in labour law, commercial/business contract law, liability insurance topics, supplier management and related compliance matters.

Benefits

• Broad range of activities, tasks, and projects
• Flexible working conditions
• Paid sick days
• Vouchers (B-day voucher, wedding, and new born surprise)
• Contributions to wellness programs (multisport card)
• Fishing for Friends program – our referral program
• Further development and professional advancement
• Friendly and international working environment
• Company-sponsored events
• Competitive salary and various benefits