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Head of Legal (m/f/d)

Location
Berlin, Berlin, DE
Employment type
Contract
Last seen
Oct 18, 2026

About the role

Team leadership: Manage, mentor, and develop a team of 4 Legal Counsel across multiple locations; set priorities, workload distribution, and professional development External counsel freelancer coordination: Manage relationships and workstreams with outside counsel and freelance legal support, ensuring quality and cost control Commercial contracts: Lead negotiation and drafting/reviewing of sales and procurement agreements; maintain and evolve playbooks and templates General corporate commercial: Advise on corporate governance, general commercial matters, and cross-functional legal questions Succession continuity: Take over from the current Head of Legal, ensuring continuity of key matters, relationships, and institutional knowledge Strategic advisory: Partner with the General Counsel and business stakeholders on risk and legal strategy, with particular attention to technology and AI-related matters