Senior Legal Counsel M&A

Senior Legal Counsel M&A

Location: Berlin

Our client is seeking an experienced legal professional to lead complex corporate transactions and support strategic legal initiatives across a growing, fast-paced organisation. This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives on cross‑functional collaboration and wants to help shape legal strategy from the ground up.

Responsibilities

• Lead legal work on M&A, joint ventures, and other corporate transactions, from assessment through integration.
• Manage external counsel, budgets, and cross‑border legal coordination.
• Oversee due diligence and provide clear, risk‑based guidance to stakeholders.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex corporate agreements.
• Advise on structuring, governance, compliance, and legal risk.
• Contribute to broader legal operations, process design, and internal knowledge‑sharing.
• Collaborate with leadership on company‑wide strategic initiatives.

Requirements

• Fully qualified lawyer.
• 3+ years’ experience in corporate/M&A law, preferably with cross‑border exposure.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and legal project management skills.
• Fluent in English; working knowledge of German is a plus.
• Comfortable working independently in a dynamic environment.
• Interest in broader business, operational, or strategic topics.
• Experience in regulated sectors is a bonus, not a must.

What We Offer

• Work closely with senior leadership on high‑impact matters.
• Exposure beyond legal into strategy, operations, and compliance.
• Supportive, collaborative team with flat hierarchies.
• Hybrid working, flexible hours, and 28 vacation days plus public holidays.
• Competitive salary and modern tech setup.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Legal

Industries: Staffing and Recruiting

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