Group Legal Director (f/m/d)

Awin

Berlin, Germany
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Fully authorized german lawyer (volljurist)
7+ years in-house legal leadership experience
Strong commercial acumen and business judgment
** Awin is seeking a Group Legal Director in Berlin to oversee corporate, litigation, and transactional legal matters, acting as a strategic partner to the leadership team. The ideal candidate should have extensive in-house legal experience, preferably in a technology or e-commerce setting, and must be a fully authorized lawyer in Germany. The position offers a flexible work environment and various employee benefits aimed at promoting work-life balance. **

Job Summary

  • The Group Legal Director serves as a trusted business partner to the leadership team, providing proactive and commercially minded legal advice to enable business growth while protecting against material risks.
  • This role requires managing cross-jurisdictional complex legal matters including Corporate, Data Privacy, Competition, and M&A law while leading the legal department's strategy and operations.
  • Awin offers a unique Flexi-Week allowing employees to work four days at full pay, alongside comprehensive benefits including pension insurance and extensive professional development opportunities.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Awin is seeking a Group Legal Director in Berlin to oversee corporate, litigation, and transactional legal matters, acting as a strategic partner to the leadership team. The ideal candidate should have extensive in-house legal experience, preferably in a technology or e-commerce setting, and must be a fully authorized lawyer in Germany. The position offers a flexible work environment and various employee benefits aimed at promoting work-life balance. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Fully authorized German lawyer (Volljurist)
  • 7+ years in-house legal leadership experience
  • Strong commercial acumen and business judgment
  • Experience managing legal teams and budgets
  • Proficiency in English communication

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in affiliate or performance marketing industry
  • Knowledge of online marketing regulations
  • Additional language skills beyond English
  • Proactive can-do attitude and flexibility
  • Collaborative team player mindset

Key Requirements

  • 1st and 2nd state exam (Volljurist) or equivalent qualification
  • Minimum 7 years of professional legal counsel experience
  • Leadership experience hiring, mentoring, and managing legal teams
  • Authorized to practice law in Germany or equivalent jurisdiction

Work Rights

Must have authorization to work in Germany (Volljurist status implied)

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