Associate Legal Counsel – Commercial Legal (Fixed-Term)
Upvest
Seniority
Midweight
Model
Hybrid
Sector
Salary
Undisclosed
Contract
Contract
About the role
We're looking for a Legal Counsel to provide legal advice on domestic and international projects, with a focus on client cooperation agreements. You'll work closely with project management and Sales teams while managing contract inventory and legal risk assessments.
What you'll do
- Review, draft, and negotiate cooperation agreements with clients
- Provide legal guidance to project management and Sales teams throughout project execution
- Perform legal risk assessments of vendor agreements
- Develop and maintain standard contracts and key legal documents
- Manage contract inventory to ensure legal compliance
- Collaborate with Legal and Compliance to improve internal processes
What you'll need
- German law degree (LL.B., LL.M., Erste/Zweite Juristische Prüfung or equivalent)
- Professional experience in international and fast-paced environment preferred
- Fluency in business English and German
- Strong intercultural awareness and enthusiasm for global work environment
- Team-oriented with passion for cross-disciplinary collaboration
- Proficiency in Google Workspace, AI tools and MS Office applications
Nice to have
- Experience in financial services industry and regulatory law
What they offer
- 30 days annual leave plus one-month paid sabbatical after 4 years
- Personal development budget and sports benefits
- Work remotely abroad for up to 183 days per year
- Competitive above-market salary and employee equity program
- Flexible hybrid work from Berlin, London, or Tallinn offices
- Professional coaching and Employee Resource Groups
