Legal Counsel, GGB-Europe Rechtsanwalt (Syndikusrechtsanwalt) / Rechtsanwältin (Syndikusrechtsa[...]

Introduction

At Gallagher, we help clients face risk with confidence because we believe that when businesses are protected, they’re free to grow, lead, and innovate. You'll be backed by our digital ecosystem: a client‑centric suite of consulting tools making it easier for you to meet your clients where they want to be met. Advanced data and analytics providing a comprehensive overview of the risk landscape is at your fingertips. Here, you're not just improving clients' risk profiles, you're building trust. You'll find a culture grounded in teamwork, guided by integrity, and fueled by a shared commitment to do the right thing. We value curiosity, celebrate new ideas, and empower you to take ownership of your career while making a meaningful impact for the businesses we serve. If you're ready to bring your unique perspective to a place where your work truly matters; think of Gallagher.

Overview

At Gallagher, we help businesses grow, communities thrive, and people prosper as a global leader in insurance, risk management, and consulting services. This is your opportunity to join a dynamic and growing in‑house legal team, where you'll play a key role in shaping the future of one of the world's leading insurance brokerage firms. Based in Munich, Germany, you'll work in a collaborative and supportive environment, providing strategic legal advice to our insurance and underwriting businesses across Europe.

How you’ll make an impact

In this role, you'll provide commercially focused, practical legal advice to support our insurance and underwriting businesses. You'll work closely with senior leaders and stakeholders, helping them navigate complex legal matters and achieve their ambitious goals. From negotiating contracts to advising on mergers and acquisitions, you'll play a vital role in managing legal risks and driving strategic projects that contribute to our growth.

What you’ll be doing:

• Reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts, including NDAs, client service agreements, and insurer TOBAs.
• Advising on employment law, regulatory compliance, intellectual property, and dispute resolution matters.
• Supporting mergers and acquisitions, from origination to integration, in collaboration with our dedicated M&A team.
• Monitoring legal and regulatory developments across Europe and providing recommendations for change strategies.
• Developing legal templates, guidance notes, and efficiency initiatives to improve service delivery.

About you

Here’s what you’ll bring to the role:

• A qualification as a German lawyer (Volljurist/-in) with admission to practice law in Germany.
• A strong understanding of corporate and commercial law, with knowledge of the (re)insurance industry being highly desirable.
• Fluency in German and English, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts in simple terms to non‑legal stakeholders.
• A proactive approach to managing legal risks and providing strategic advice.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to build strong relationships with colleagues and stakeholders across Europe.