Senior Expert International Law - maternity cover (m/f/d)

Senior Expert International Law - maternity cover (m/f/d)

As a member of the HQ Legal team, you will take ownership of complex global projects, driving governance, international legal coordination, and strategic decision‑making while partnering with teams worldwide. You’ll lead multi‑layered negotiations, manage international entities, shape legal processes, and support the Flix Group’s rapid global growth.

About the role

• Independently manage complex global legal matters and steer multi‑stream project processes, providing strategic legal advice to management and leading high‑stakes negotiations.
• Drive corporate governance and international entity management, including capital increases, director changes, powers of attorney, and group‑wide Rules of Procedure.
• Coordinate international legal workstreams, leading reporting with local legal leads, managing global escalations, and shaping the annual international legal strategy.
• Improve and maintain legal processes, policies, and governance frameworks, including the rollout of tools and new feature implementations in collaboration with the INTL Group.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external counsel worldwide to ensure efficient execution of global projects and consistent legal support across regions.
• Provide cross‑functional legal guidance on localization and international aspects of global initiatives in partnership with HQ legal teams.

About you

• 8+ years of proven experience as a qualified lawyer, gained in a law firm and/or in‑house role, ideally within an internationally scaled legal environment.
• Proficiency in German and English.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and commercial skillset, with the ability to navigate complex legal structures and issues.
• Proven record in contract drafting, negotiation, and project management, delivering high‑quality outcomes in fast‑paced settings.
• Autonomy in managing workload and delivering against ambitious timelines across multiple regions.
• Mindset aligned with a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and rapidly evolving environment.
• Communication and collaboration ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders worldwide.

What we offer

• Travel perks: 12 free Flix vouchers + 12 discount vouchers for friends & family.
• Work from (M)Anywhere: Depending on your role, work from another location for up to 60 days per year.
• Hybrid work model: We are an office‑first company, but we offer flexibility to balance work and life.
• Wellbeing support: Access confidential 1:1 counselling, courses, and stress management for yourself and up to four family members.
• Learning & Development: Take advantage of language classes, training courses, and expert‑led sessions to grow your skills.
• Mentoring Program: Connect with experienced colleagues to gain insights and accelerate your career.