multiverse - Senior Legal Counsel
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Requirements
• We recognise that excellence comes from a variety of backgrounds. If you meet the core requirements below and are passionate about the role, we encourage you to apply. • Legal Qualification: Qualified to practice law in Germany. • Jurisdictional Experience: A strong understanding of the German legal market and experience working within the UK legal environment (e.g., in-house, international firm, or UK-based role). • Language Proficiency: Fluency in both German and English (written and spoken), with the ability to negotiate and draft legal documents in both languages. • Commercial Law Foundation: Experience managing a variety of commercial contracts and regulatory matters. • Experience in M&A transactions or post-closing integration. • Background in German employment law (works councils or incentive plans). • Prior experience in an in-house environment, particularly within the tech or edtech sectors. • Familiarity with UK commercial legal frameworks. • Practical Judgement: The ability to provide clear, actionable advice to business leaders. • Adaptability: Comfortable navigating change and prioritizing tasks in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. • Collaborative Mindset: A desire to work effectively across different cultures, time zones, and departments. • Innovation-Led: An interest in how AI and technology are evolving the legal profession; we value a forward-thinking approach to productivity. • Mission-Driven: A genuine interest in contributing to a business that prioritizes social impact.
Responsibilities
• German Operations: Act as the lead legal advisor for German group entities, providing guidance on commercial, employment, and corporate matters. • Contract Management: Lead the German commercial contracting lifecycle (B2B, B2C, and B2G), drafting and negotiating agreements that help the business scale safely. • Regulatory Guidance: Navigate the German regulatory landscape, including vocational training regulations (AZAV), providing practical advice to support business growth. • Strategic Integration: Support post-acquisition workstreams, including contract migrations, governance alignment, and compliance harmonisation for European M&A transactions. • Employment Law: Advise on German employment matters, including works council engagement and equity schemes. • External Partnerships: Manage relationships with external German counsel to ensure high-quality, cost-effective support. • UK & Cross-Border Support: Draft and negotiate UK commercial contracts (tech, data, and partnerships) and act as a strategic bridge between UK and German business functions.
Benefits
• Time off - 27 days holiday, plus 5 additional days off: 1 life event day, 2 volunteer days, 2 company-wide wellbeing days (M-Powered Weekend) and 8 bank holidays per year • Health & Wellness- private medical Insurance with Bupa, a medical cashback scheme, life insurance, gym membership & wellness resources through Wellhub and access to Spill - all in one mental health support • Hybrid work offering - for most roles we collaborate in the office three days per week with the exception of Coaches and Instructors who collaborate in the office once a month
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