Legal Counsel (m/f/d) - Berlin
We’re looking for a proactive and business-minded Legal Counsel to support our client's legal operations in Europe. You’ll work closely with senior management and cross-functional teams in this role.
As the sole counsel, you will advise on M&A, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance. This position offers an opportunity to work on high-impact projects.
This could be the perfect next step if you're a legal professional looking for a dynamic environment with room for growth.
Tasks
Operational Legal Support: Provide day-to-day legal guidance on labor law, medical law, patient rights, and regulatory matters related to statutory and private health insurance.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with M&A, finance, HR, and operations teams to ensure seamless legal support across the business.
External Counsel Management: Engage and coordinate with international and local law firms, ensuring high-quality, cost-effective legal services.
M&A Transactions: Support M&A activities, including due diligence, contract negotiations, and post-merger integration.
Corporate Governance & Compliance: Oversee corporate law matters, draft governance documents, and support risk management and compliance initiatives.
Strategic Legal Advisory: Assess legal risks, provide pragmatic solutions, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
Stakeholder Communication: Translate complex legal concepts into clear, actionable advice for management and non-legal teams.
Requirements
3–5 years of legal experience, ideally within a corporate legal team or law firm.
Strong background in M&A transactions, including due diligence, contract negotiation, and post-transaction integration.
Ability to assess legal risks and provide clear, strategic advice.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
A proactive, business-focused mindset, capable of balancing legal risks with commercial objectives in a fast-paced, private equity-backed environment.
Fluency in German and English (written and spoken).
This is a permanent position, apply today!