Legal Counsel

About the role

At HOLY, Legal is a growth enabler, not a gatekeeper. We're looking for a pragmatic and business-minded Legal Counsel to join our team and become the go-to legal expert for our commercial, marketing, and product functions. Your mission as Legal Counsel is to take full ownership of legal and regulatory topics and turn complexity into clear, actionable decisions that enable bold, high-speed decision-making while protecting the company.

What you'll do

• Be a true business partner to our Marketing, Sales, and Operations teams, taking ownership of legal topics encompassing everything from influencer campaigns and new market entries to product claims and packaging
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including contracts with suppliers, marketing agencies, influencers, and distribution partners
• Develop and implement scalable legal processes and templates that empower our teams to move quickly and efficiently while managing risk
• Manage our intellectual property portfolio, including trademark searches and registrations, to protect our most valuable assets
• Monitor the regulatory landscape for changes affecting our business (especially in food, supplement, and advertising law) and translate them into practical guidance for the company

What you'll need

• Full qualification as a lawyer in Germany (Volljurist) or an equivalent EU jurisdiction
• 5+ years of relevant professional experience, ideally in-house at a fast-growing B2C/D2C company in Germany
• Experience in a law firm, practicing M&A or Corporate & Commercial Law
• Strong practical knowledge of commercial, marketing, and consumer law. Experience with IP and food/supplement law is a major plus
• Excellent communication and drafting skills in both German and English
• A business-oriented, pragmatic mindset with a clear "get-it-done" attitude

What they offer

• Competitive compensation, including company shares
• 28 vacation days and 30 work-from-abroad days
• €1,500 learning budget and Urban Sports Club membership
• Central office in Berlin Prenzlauerberg with flexible working hours
• Public transport subsidy and biannual 360° feedback tied to compensation