Legal & Compliance Jobs

Team Lead AML Location: Frankfurt am Main Our client is seeking an experienced AML leader to head up their Global Standards and Domestic Risk Management function. This is a senior compliance role combining strategic framework development with hands-on team leadership in a regulated financial services environment. Key Responsibilities: Developing and maintaining global frameworks for Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF). Monitoring and analysing regulatory developments across the AML/CTF landscape. Acting as a subject matter expert and advisor to internal stakeholders on AML/CTF matters. Collaborating with the wider Financial Crime function on cross-border initiatives. Managing internal and external audit processes related to AML/CTF compliance. Providing operational leadership, including staff development and day-to-day team coordination. Your Profile: University degree or equivalent qualification, ideally with a background in banking or financial services. Substantial experience in Compliance, Non-Financial Risk, Risk Management, or a related discipline. Proven ability to lead and develop a team in a regulated environment.

Data Protection Specialist Location: Frankfurt, Germany Our client is a large, complex organisation looking for a Data Protection Specialist to join their Data Protection Officer's team. The role covers a broad range of data protection matters - from advising on emerging technologies such as AI to audit and day-to-day compliance operations. Key Responsibilities: Advise business units on the data protection-compliant implementation of projects, including AI solutions and process design. Conduct data protection audits and contribute to the development of the control framework. Draft, review, and negotiate data protection-relevant contracts. Support day-to-day operations including the assessment and handling of potential data protection breaches. Your Profile: Degree in law, business law, data protection, or a related field. Strong knowledge of GDPR and BDSG and wider data protection regulatory requirements. Several years of experience in data protection, including audit and governance; data protection certification is a plus. Practical experience designing, implementing, and documenting data protection controls or audits. High IT affinity with an interest in AI tools; proficient in MS Office (PowerPoint and Excel). Analytical and solution-oriented, with the ability to communicate complex topics clearly to non-specialist audiences. Self-motivated and comfortable working independently. Excellent written and spoken English.

Senior Legal Counsel Location: Munich Our client is a large, internationally operating business looking for a Senior Legal Counsel to join their in-house legal team, providing comprehensive commercial law support across multiple divisions. Key Responsibilities: End-to-end legal advice to internal divisions - including sales, purchasing, R&D and quality - on commercial law matters across Europe. Advising on general commercial and contract law issues, including cross-border aspects, with a business-oriented and risk-aware approach. Representing the company's legal position with contractual partners. Legal support for innovation projects and new business initiatives. Managing external law firms, including quality and cost oversight. Developing and maintaining contract templates, guidelines and standards. Delivering internal training and workshops on relevant areas of law. Contributing to AI-based legal tools and automated workflows within the legal function. Your Profile: Fully qualified German lawyer. At least 5 years' experience at a commercial law firm and/or in-house at an internationally active company. Strong expertise in German and international commercial and contract law. Entrepreneurial mindset, sound commercial awareness and a solutions-focused advisory style. Affinity for digitalisation and AI-supported legal processes. Fluent in German and English.

Legal Counsel Location: Berlin Our client is a growing business looking for a Legal Counsel to join their in-house team. Transactional work sits at the core of this position, with day-to-day legal coverage spanning employment, data protection and commercial matters. Cross-border work is part of the mix, with coordination of external counsel across multiple jurisdictions. Key Responsibilities: Supporting business acquisitions - M&A and transactional work is a primary focus. Employment law advisory across the business. Data protection and GDPR compliance. Managing external counsel on cross-jurisdictional matters. Pragmatic commercial and operational legal support. Your Profile: German-qualified lawyer. Background in-house or at a law firm with a focus on corporate/M&A. Transactional mindset — comfortable with acquisitions and commercial contracts. Solutions-oriented and able to operate in a fast-paced, lean team environment. Fluent in German and English.

Legal Counsel - Data Privacy Location: Düsseldorf Our client is a well-established, pan-European business with an international customer base. They are looking for a Legal Counsel to join their data privacy function, supporting the business in navigating a broad range of data protection and regulatory matters. Key Responsibilities: Review and negotiate data privacy-related contracts with domestic and international third-party providers. Act as a trusted adviser to technical and commercial teams on day-to-day data protection questions, including lawful bases for processing, cross-border data transfers, and privacy impact assessments. Monitor developments in data regulation and technology, helping the business stay ahead of emerging compliance requirements. Partner with business units to identify and manage data-related risks, ensuring appropriate measures are put in place and followed through. Manage relationships with external legal advisers and coordinate support where needed. Your Profile: Qualified lawyer or legal professional with solid, relevant experience in a commercial setting. A working knowledge of data protection law, gained through either in-house or private practice. Additional certification in privacy law is a plus but not essential. Curious and motivated to develop knowledge across emerging areas of data and technology regulation. Commercially minded with the ability to simplify complex issues and translate them into practical outcomes. Fluent in both English and German, written and spoken. Comfortable with occasional travel as part of the role.

Senior Legal Counsel - Digital Law Location: Frankfurt As a Senior Legal Counsel within the Global Commercial Law team, you will provide worldwide legal advice across commercial law, contract law, and digitalisation topics. You will serve as a key interface between legal and specialist departments including IT, IP, Cyber Security, Data Protection, and Purchasing. Key Responsibilities: Digital law advisory - IT law, cloud services, AI regulation, and digital platforms. Legal issues related to autonomous driving. Drafting and reviewing contracts with suppliers and customers (software licences, SaaS, IT projects, open source). Legal support for digitisation projects across the group. Generalist in-house legal advice on all group matters. Support for international projects and M&A activity in the digital space. Your Profile: Qualified lawyer (Volljurist) - German legal qualification essential. Extensive experience in a corporate legal department or international commercial law firm. Solid knowledge of IT law and digital law. Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken. Ability to communicate complex legal matters clearly and practically. Strong consulting skills with an entrepreneurial mindset. What's on offer? Further training and development opportunities. Mobile and flexible working models. Support for a healthy work-life balance and additional benefits.