Legal Counsel (gn)

Are you interested in using and developing your legal skills for a good cause in an exciting, international, mission-driven environment? 

In this role you will have a proactive approach and constant attention to support the teams as well as the needs and deployment of our organization. You are cooperative, autonomous and straightforward. Your inter-personal skills enable you to communicate with many people at different levels of the organization.  If you want to truly have an impact and make your mark – this is an opportunity for you.

The role includes

• Close cooperation with various international teams and stakeholders in the organisation, including Account Managers and the Legal Teams of other CDP Regions;
• Draft, review and negotiate contractual documents (service contracts, data licenses, NDA’s, LOI’s, etc.);
• Proactive support to the internal stakeholders in finding practical and legally watertight solutions;
• Provide proactive advice on upcoming changes of law;
• Draft documents as may be required by the legal entities under company law;
• Support on the drafting and implementation of internal policies and guidelines;
• Assisting with ad-hoc tasks as required.

• Exciting and challenging tasks in a dynamic, innovative and highly motivated environment;
• Working with many dedicated and passionate people for a good cause;
• Competitive NGO salary and annual bonus (depending on company results); 
• 30 days annual holidays;
• Flexible working hours;
• Monthly contribution to public transport ticket (BVG Monatskarte);
• Modern office at Sony Centre/Potsdamer Platz with free hot and cold beverages.

Further information

The successful candidate will work 5 days per week and must be able to work legally in Germany. This Legal Counsel role is based at our office in Berlin, Germany and will work closely with and report to the General Counsel, Europe. The role is limited to 2 years with the aim of long-term cooperation.

Interested candidates should submit their complete application documents (motivation letter, CV, references/certificates and salary expectations) in English addressed to Sven Holtermann via our recruiting platform. 

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Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates due to the sheer volume of applications. If you do not hear from us within 21 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Thank you for your understanding.