Senior Legal Counsel (Corporate & M&A)
On-siteHamburg, Hamburg, Germany
Job Summary
Oversee entity lifecycle management, corporate secretarial matters, and board support across European subsidiaries. Draft and manage intercompany agreements, support internal group reorganizations, and provide ongoing legal counsel to internal business units on corporate law matters. Lead the full M&A lifecycle, including strategic deal preparation, drafting LOIs, performing legal due diligence, and negotiating transactional documentation (SPAs, TSAs) with rigorous risk protection. Architect legal integration plans for acquired businesses and ensure harmonized post-close entity governance and regulatory compliance. Direct outside counsel globally, managing engagement, budgets, and deliverables across multi-jurisdictional matters to ensure high-quality output and cost efficiency. Fluent in English with professional German proficiency required; 5+ years of PQE in Corporate law and M&A. Located in Hamburg or Berlin.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of PQE specializing in both Corporate law and M&A
- Fluent in English
- Professional proficiency in German
- Strong project management capability
- Master communication skills
- Ability to influence senior stakeholders
- Ability to translate legal complexity into crystal clear, actionable business guidance
- High diligence
- Proactivity
- Collaboration
- Proven track record of building effective relationships across cross-functional teams
Desired Qualifications
- Experience gained through a combination of top-tier law firm and in-house experience within a fast-paced, tech-driven environment
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