Corporate Counsel - Germany

GLOBAL PAYMENT HOLDING COMPANY

Cologne, Germany
Attractive compensation; flexible working hours; 3...
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German law expertise
Commercial contract negotiation
Corporate governance experience
Global Payments is seeking a Corporate Counsel in Cologne, Germany, to provide legal support for corporate governance and commercial contracts, particularly within the payments industry. The ideal candidate will have a law doctorate, significant in-house experience, and fluency in both English and German

Job Summary

  • The role involves advising on legal requirements for new products and services while ensuring organizational readiness and compliance with laws.
  • Candidates will draft, review, and negotiate legal documents including amendments to general terms and conditions for partners and vendors.
  • The position offers an attractive compensation package with flexible working hours, 30 vacation days per year, and a central location in Cologne.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Global Payments is seeking a Corporate Counsel in Cologne, Germany, to provide legal support for corporate governance and commercial contracts, particularly within the payments industry. The ideal candidate will have a law doctorate, significant in-house experience, and fluency in both English and German.

Salary

Attractive compensation; Flexible working hours; 30 vacation days per year

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • German law expertise
  • Commercial contract negotiation
  • Corporate governance experience
  • English language proficiency
  • In-house legal advisory

Nice-to-have

  • Financial industry background
  • Payments sector knowledge
  • Strategic business partnership
  • International team collaboration
  • Hands-on problem solving

Key Requirements

  • Law doctorate degree from recognized school
  • Admission to the Bar in Germany
  • 6 years of relevant professional experience
  • Business fluent German required
  • Maintenance of bar qualification during employment

Work Rights

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