Legal Counsel (M/F/X) - German Speaker

Atolls is the world's largest community-driven shopping platform, active in 20+ markets. 

We help millions make smarter spending decisions across discovery, evaluation, and (re-)purchase by connecting people with the right brands and retailers.

Our 1,000+ team across 10 countries builds products used every day at global scale, where you'll have real ownership and see your impact. Want to shape the destinations people rely on to shop with confidence? Keep reading.

About This Role:

We are looking for a Legal Counsel / Legal Specialist (m/f/x) - German Speaker to join our legal team. This is a varied role covering corporate governance, commercial contracts, intellectual property, and operational legal support across a fast-moving European business.

This role is ideal for candidates with a law degree who are looking to apply their legal knowledge in a dynamic, cross-functional environment. You will be a member of the Legal & Finance team, collaborating closely with colleagues across departments and gaining exposure to a wide range of legal matters.

Our Benefits:

At Atolls, we believe in nurturing both your professional and personal growth. Here's what you can expect:

• A culture that values personal and professional development, with internal mobility opportunities.
• A supportive and open-minded team that embraces diverse perspectives and innovative ideas.
• 32 days of paid vacation plus your birthday off, giving you the time you need to recharge.
• A flexible hybrid working scheme to balance work and life.
• Access to a learning budget and internal training to help you grow in your role.
• Mental health coaching to support your well-being.
• Regular global and local get-togethers to celebrate successes and build connections.
• The possibility of taking a sabbatical after three years with the company.
• A cloud-based company setup, providing flexibility and collaboration opportunities no matter where you are.
• These are global benefits that apply to all employees, with additional local perks based on your location.

Responsibilities:

Corporate Governance

• Support corporate housekeeping across the group, including director changes, registered office updates, and structure chart maintenance.
• Coordinate with notaries and external advisers on entity matters.

Maintain company data, including the Transparency Register.

• Help drive intragroup restructuring initiatives and other corporate law-related projects in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.

Contracts & Agreements

• Manage and process standard commercial agreements (NDAs, rental agreements, partner agreements, intragroup service agreements, contractor agreements) in coordination with relevant teams.
• Oversee Terms & Conditions, including updates and implementation.
• Maintain templates, workflows, and support execution in the contract management system.

Legal Advisory & Operational Support

• Support internal stakeholders with practical solutions for operational legal matters.
• Assist teams in navigating standard legal and compliance processes.
• Support decision-making with concise legal analyses and summaries.

Intellectual Property

• Manage brand registrations and renewals, working with external advisers.
• Support discussions on IP strategy for current and future brands.
• Assist with IP-related disputes.

Team & Administrative Support

• Support in audit and compliance activities.
• Help drive internal legal communications and team knowledge initiatives.
• Maintain and organize corporate records and documentation.

Your Profile:

• A law degree.
• Comfortable working across corporate, commercial, IP, and other standard legal matters.
• Strong written and spoken German; bilingual English.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Clear communicator who avoids jargon and explains legal matters plainly.
• Experience collaborating with multiple business units.
• Proactive and able to work independently with senior guidance.

Nice to Have:

• Interest in the tech or e-commerce sector.
• Experience with contract management systems or internal legal workflows.
• Familiarity with AI tools and legal tech.

Our hiring process:

TA Call: Meet one of our Talent Experts and get to know Atolls better.

Technical Round: Focus on the technical aspects of the role (Through a Live Case), and meet your potential manager.

Final Round: Meet other Atollians ️

It varies from 1 to 3 interviews

• Some processes might slightly change according to needs

Ready to apply?

Be part of a destination where your work helps millions of people make better decisions every day. One focused application is all we need. If you truly fit more than one role, you're welcome to apply to up to three. This helps us match you with the right opportunity faster.

We review every application with equal care and will reach out if your profile aligns. Apply now with your CV in English.

• Portfolios, writing samples, or certifications may be requested based on the role.

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At Atolls, we want to ensure that all employees can thrive in an inclusive environment. Our employment opportunities are open to every gender, race, religion, age, sexual orientation, ability, place of origin, or socioeconomic status. We remain committed to a culture of diversity, equity and belonging, where all employees are welcomed, respected, connected, and engaged.