Legal Counsel – Commercial Contracts

Role Overview

The Legal Counsel – Commercial Contracts will be a member of the European legal team, responsible for drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing commercial contracts. The role requires qualification as a fully qualified lawyer in Germany and experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial agreements.

What You Will Do

Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, serve as a strategic legal advisor, identify and assess risks, negotiate with customers and counterparties, and ensure contracts are consistent with regulatory requirements and company policies.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The successful candidate will have experience in the life sciences industry, excellent legal writing and analytical skills, and the ability to distill complex legal issues into practical business guidance.

Requirements

• Fully qualified under German law
• 4-7 years of progressive experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial agreements
• Experience negotiating master service agreements, development agreements, supply agreements, and related commercial contracts in a regulated environment
• Full professional fluency in English
• German fluency is preferred; French language skills are a plus

Benefits

• Hybrid working model
• Equal Opportunity Employer