Legal Counsel - Germany

Legal Counsel - Germany

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Organising Institution / Firm

POP MART

Rolling Basis (Official)

Berlin, Germany (In Office)

70,000 - 80,000 EUR plus annual performance bonus

Fully qualified German lawyer (First and Second State Examinations preferred); Admission to German Bar is a significant advantage; Minimum 5 years of relevant legal experience (law firm and in-house preferred); Strong command of German and English (written and spoken); Experience in retail or multinational corporations is a plus.

In-House Legal Counsel (Full-time)

Full Opportunity Brief

Legal Counsel - Germany at POP MART

POP MART, a leading global company in the trend culture and entertainment industry (HKEX: 09992), is seeking a fully qualified Legal Counsel for its German entity in Berlin. This full-time, permanent position involves managing comprehensive legal operations, risk management, compliance, and intellectual property protection for the company's operations in Germany.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Fully qualified German lawyer; completion of First and Second German State Examinations in Law is highly preferred.
• Admission to the German Bar is a significant advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant legal experience, ideally a combination of law firm and in-house counsel roles.
• Experience in a multinational corporation and/or retail sector is preferred.
• Excellent command of German and English (written and spoken) is mandatory.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to independently manage complex legal projects.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Legal Operations: Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, vendor contracts, partnership agreements, and leases.
• Compliance & Risk: Manage regulatory compliance for import/export, product labeling, advertising, data protection, employment law, and consumer protection. Develop and monitor compliance programs.
• Intellectual Property: Oversee IP protection in Germany and negotiate IP licensing agreements.
• Stakeholder Management: Liaise with external legal counsel, government agencies, and cross-functional internal teams.
• Group Liaison: Assist HQ legal team with M&A activities, auditor reviews, and corporate governance matters.
• Salary Range: 70,000 - 80,000 EUR per annum.
• Bonus: Annual performance bonus.
• Working Hours: 40 hours per week.