About the role

Legal Counsel supporting Selecta's business initiatives with focus on commercial contracts, privacy, and compliance. Collaborating cross-functionally while maintaining legal oversight in the Group's operations.

Responsibilities

Act as a trusted legal business partner across markets and central functions.
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, especially sales, procurement, and technology contracts.
Draft and negotiate commercial agreements with public bodies and support tender process.
Research and advise on compliance with applicable data protection laws and IP rights.
Support labour law and litigation matters.
Serve as a legal advisor across the Group.
Partner with central functions such as Human Resources, Technology, and Marketing on operational matters.
Provide legal input on cross-functional group initiatives and business transformation projects.
Assist with all aspects of legal and litigation reporting, external counsel management, and legal invoicing.
Assist with corporate governance and legal entity maintenance.
Liaise with and supervise external legal counsel for local entity support and regulatory matters.
Support compliance efforts across local operations and ensure alignment with Group governance frameworks.
Develop and maintain contract templates, policies, and training materials.
Contribute to process improvement, including the implementation of legal tech tools.
Collaborate closely with the Legal team and other central functions.
Engage with leadership, country management, and finance stakeholders to support business goals and ensure legal compliance where required.

Qualification as an attorney.
English (Fluent), German (Fluent / Business). Proficiency in other European languages is not essential, but an advantage.
Minimum 2-4 years post-qualification experience as a legal counsel, ideally with a combination of in-house and law firm exposure. More experience welcome.
Proven expertise in contract law, particularly in sales and procurement agreements, and in labor law.
Sound knowledge of corporate law and experience in corporate governance.
Exposure to litigation matters and involvement in financing or restructuring projects is an advantage but not essential.
Strong drafting, negotiation, and advisory skills.
High integrity, accountability, and discretion.
Business-oriented mindset with ability to simplify complex legal concepts for non-legal audiences.
Able to work autonomously on discrete matters, and supporting the wider team.
Collaborative team player
Effective at managing external counsel relationships in a cost-efficient manner.
Resilient under pressure and able to influence cross-functional stakeholders.

25 days of annual leave
Life assurance equivalent to 2x your yearly salary
Five weeks of occupational paid sick leave for added security
Extended leave policy for greater flexibility
Clear career progression paths with development opportunities
Strong leadership support to help you thrive
Employee recognition scheme to celebrate your contributions
Mental health and wellbeing support, including access to mental health first aiders