Hybrid Legal Counsel, Commercial

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About the role

  • Legal Counsel handling commercial contracting and compliance across DACH/UK/France for tonies. Strategic partner to leadership, managing legal risks and advising on regulatory matters.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the primary legal point of contact for stakeholders in the DACH region, the UK, and France
  • Own the commercial contracting lifecycle by drafting, negotiating, and standardising agreements (e.g., NDAs, vendor agreements, SOWs, DPAs, partnerships)
  • Serve as a strategic legal partner to leadership in DACH/UK/France, delivering clear, actionable advice on product, commercial, marketing, and regulatory matters
  • Maintain DACH/UK/France-related legal templates, clause libraries, and playbooks to improve speed and scalability
  • Draft, review, and approve promotional terms, advertising claims, and retailer or influencer activations to ensure compliance with DACH/UK/French advertising standards and consumer law
  • Advise on and resolve DACH/UK/France consumer law matters, overseeing escalations where necessary
  • Proactively identify, manage, and prioritise local legal risks, implement controls, monitor regulatory changes, and contribute the DACH/UK/France perspective to global risk management and internal controls
  • Advise on GDPR and data protection compliance in DACH/UK/France in partnership with Data Protection experts within the Legal & Compliance team
  • Implement group-wide compliance requirements, standards, and policies across the DACH region, the UK, and France
  • Brief and manage external counsel strategically
  • Handle pre-action correspondence and settlements, and coordinate litigation

Requirements

  • German-qualified lawyer (double-qualified)
  • Qualified solicitor (England & Wales or equivalent) and/or maître en droit (qualified in France)
  • Strong commercial and contract law experience, ideally from consumer-facing sectors such as retail, toys, technology, or media
  • Strong legal expertise with the ability to manage complex matters and mitigate risk
  • Practical understanding of UK and/or French consumer protection law, advertising standards, and core UK GDPR/data protection principles
  • Experience operating as a cross-functional partner, working independently while collaborating closely with sales, marketing, and operations
  • Business-oriented mindset with pragmatic, commercially sound legal advice
  • Strong interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity to collaborate effectively across international teams
  • High level of integrity, discretion, and accountability
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, international environment

Benefits

  • Deutschlandticket (public transport pass) for unlimited local travel
  • Monthly contribution toward office parking
  • Bicycle leasing program
  • Remote work allowance
  • Employer contributions to company pension plans
  • Occupational pension schemes
  • Occupational disability insurance
  • 30 days of paid annual leave
  • Three additional company holidays (e.g., Rosenmontag, Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve)
  • Up to 10 “toniecation” days ( unpaid leave days) after one year of employment
  • Internal and external training opportunities
  • Individual learning budget to continuously expand knowledge
  • Access to the Calm meditation app
  • Attractive employee discounts on the full range of tonies products

Job title

Legal Counsel, Commercial

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Professional Certificate

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