Senior Legal Counsel

vor 1 Monat

Berlin, Deutschland Cherry Ventures Vollzeit
Cherry Ventures is assisting our portfolio company with this key hire.  Senior Legal Counsel (f/m/d)

What if… your work empowered change in an industry that essentially impacts the prosperity of the entire world? Forto is in business to exactly do that – disrupt logistics Simplifying global trade has been our mission from day one. Our exponentially growing team of technology and logistics experts forge ahead each day with the goal to deliver a highly transparent, frictionless and sustainable digital supply chain while chasing towards our moonshot goal of achieving climate neutral operations by 2025.

We are hard working and have a genuine interest to get things done because we love what we do. We are empaths thinking about others first and deeply committed to our team. We value an organized and autonomous working style, but also a positive and creative mindset.

Your role

Forto is looking to appoint an exceptionally talented, experienced and ambitious Senior Legal Counsel for its Legal function to join an already highly accomplished team. The role is reporting to the General Counsel. We are seeking an entrepreneurial, hands-on senior lawyer who will provide strategic counsel to the whole organisation and take the legal support to the next level. This is a fascinating point at which to join a successful business, a strong brand, and IPO ambitions.

You will

  • Provide strategic legal advice to senior management and other departments on a wide range of legal issues affecting the organization.
  • Assess the legal implications of business initiatives, contracts, and policies – oversee and participate in the negotiation, drafting, and review of various contracts, agreements etc.
  • Ensure that contracts align with the organization's legal and business objectives and propose risk mitigation strategies
  • Partner with the whole company to further develop the vision of digitalization in contract management leveraging AI
  • Lead material litigation cases managing outside counsel involvement
  • Partner with the People & Culture organization and provide provide ad-hoc support on labour law and other employment-relevant subject matters
  • Co-lead due diligence processes and provide legal advice for mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions or corporate projects.
  • Interface and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders of all seniority levels, including executive management, regulators, courts, government agencies, and external legal counsel.
  • Stay abreast of legal developments, industry trends, and changes in regulations that may impact the organization.
  • Manage budget and related external spent with law firm

What you bring

  • Fully qualified lawyer with 6+ years of relevant experience
  • Experience in the logistics industry is a plus
  • Strong passion for legal inhouse work
  • Experience in, and a strong interest for, technology, big data and AI
  • Excellent communication and coordination skills to interact with all departments across different countries as well as with external parties
  • Ability to effectively and efficiently communicate with senior management and decision-making individuals within Forto Group
  • Fluent in English. Fluency in German is preferred but not required. Knowledge and skills in other languages are a plus

Forto Is An Internationally Growing Company

  • Company language: English
  • 17+ offices across Europe & Asia
  • 800+ employees
  • 30+ nationalities represented
  • 2500+ customers

Team:

  • At our core, we are in love with progress and cannot cope with the standstill.
  • We are constantly striving for ways to be even better tomorrow. We are facilitators, we are explorers, we are visionaries.
  • Forto provides a sense of belonging, where everyone has equal access to opportunities, career advancement and recognition. It stands for a workplace where people from all walks of life, with diverse perspectives and experiences can do their best work, while being their authentic selves. That's why we encourage people of all backgrounds, genders, ages, races, religions, and abilities to apply for our opportunities

Work Life:

  • Experience a company culture where we work on eye level and knowledge sharing, as well as mentoring is on our daily agenda.
  • We love our work and tackling business challenges but also believe in the importance of having a healthy balance with our personal life. That's why we appreciate a flexible work setup that fits around family, friends, and physical health.
  • We have the freedom to work in a hybrid setup.

Company Offering:

  • Sustainability Team
  • Emission Offsetting
  • Green Energy
  • Organic Food
  • Paperless Office
  • Inspiring Office Spaces
  • Flexible Working Hours
  • Team & Company Events
  • Hybrid Work
  • Peer Learning Program
  • Mentorship Program
  • Leadership Training
  • L&D Budget
  • Best Onboarding Program
  • Visa & Relocation Support
  • Remote Onboarding
  • Buddy Program

Cherry Ventures is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.

  • Senior Legal Counsel

    Vor 6 Tagen

    Berlin, Deutschland Deep Blue Recruitment Vollzeit

    We are looking for an experienced and highly skilled Senior Legal Counsel to join an established tech company based in Berlin. Being the sole lawyer in a SME, you will be responsible for providing strategic legal advice and support to the whole organisation with the support of external counsel. You will work closely with the business and senior executives,...

  • Senior Legal Counsel

    Vor 3 Tagen

    Berlin, Deutschland Rochus Mummert digital GmbH Vollzeit

    Unser Mandant, ein markt - und qualitätsführender Pflegedienstbetreiber, erzielt mit 3.500 Mitarbeitenden an 60 Standorten rund 150 Mio. Euro Jahresumsatz. Erfolgsgaranten des gesunden und wachsenden Unternehmens sind sein außergewöhnliches Leistungsangebot und eine sehr hohe Kundenorientierung. Damit gelingt es dem Unternehmen seit Jahren, mehr als...

  • Senior Legal Counsel

    Vor 6 Tagen

    Berlin, Deutschland Deep Blue Recruitment Vollzeit

    Are you an experienced Senior Legal Counsel with a passion for Regulatory Law and Compliance? Deep Blue Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced German-qualified lawyer to join a Berlin-based Fintech. As an integral part of the business, you will have the opportunity to optimize and shape the future of legal. Tasks - Collaborate with the General...

  • Senior Legal Counsel

    vor 3 Wochen

    Berlin, Deutschland IOTA Foundation Vollzeit

    Job Intro As a Legal Counsel (remote, part-time or full-time), you will be part of the IOTA Foundation’s Legal & Regulatory Affairs team. You will support our day-to-day business and develop innovative solutions to novel legal questions. You will help to ensure the IOTA Foundation’s overall compliance with new and existing regulations and engage with...

  • Senior Legal Counsel

    vor 3 Wochen

    Berlin, Deutschland IOTA Foundation Vollzeit

    Job Intro As a Legal Counsel (remote, part-time or full-time), you will be part of the IOTA Foundation’s Legal & Regulatory Affairs team. You will support our day-to-day business and develop innovative solutions to novel legal questions. You will help to ensure the IOTA Foundation’s overall compliance with new and existing regulations and engage with...

  • Senior Legal Counsel

    vor 4 Wochen

    Berlin, Deutschland Headmatch GmbH & Co. KG Vollzeit

    Senior Legal Counsel (m/w/d) Schwerpunkt Medizinrecht Unternehmensprofil Unser Kunde ist ein erfolgreicher, national und internationaler Anbieter von Services und Dienstleistungen im Gesundheitswesen. Für den Standort Berlin suchen wir im Auftrag einen Senior Legal Counsel (m/w/d) mit dem juristischen...

  • Senior Legal Counsel

    vor 3 Wochen

    Berlin, Deutschland Deep Blue Recruitment Vollzeit

    We are hiring for a leading global bank that is looking for a Senior Legal Counsel to manage all legal matters related to a consumer-facing product for the DACH region. Tasks - Being the go-to product and regulatory lawyer for the DACH region. - Supporting with international product launches and market growth. - Advising the business of financial regulatory...

  • Legal Counsel

    Vor 5 Tagen

    Berlin-Kreuzberg, Deutschland Companisto GmbH Vollzeit

    Companisto ist Deutschlands exklusives Netzwerk für Startup - und Wachstums-Investments und ist das siebte Jahr in Folge Deutschlands aktivster privater Wagniskapitalgeber. Companisto bietet Investoren Zugriff auf Eigenkapitalfinanzierung, welche digital abgeschlossen werden können. Bis heute wurden über Companisto mehr als 132.000.000 EUR in über 225...

  • Senior Legal Counsel

    Vor 7 Tagen

    Berlin, Deutschland Deep Blue Recruitment Vollzeit

    We are hiring for one of Berlin's leading employers that are looking for a Senior Legal Counsel to manage all payment-related legal matters for their entire group of companies. Tasks - Advise on all regulatory and contractual issues related to payment services. - Working closely with the product team to implement payment solutions for their consumer-facing...

  • Head of Legal

    vor 2 Wochen

    Berlin, Deutschland MAM Legal Ltd. Vollzeit

    Job Title: Head of LegalLocation: Berlin, Germany (Remote - Monthly travel to Berlin)About Us: My client is a dynamic and innovative technology company based in Berlin, Germany. We are at the forefront of revolutionizing the technology space. Our mission is to transform this industry.Position Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of...

  • Senior Legal Counsel

    Vor 7 Tagen

    Berlin, Deutschland Solaris Vollzeit

    Senior Legal Counsel/ Unternehmensjurist/in (m/w/d) Solaris ist ein Technologie-Unternehmen mit einer deutschen Vollbanklizenz. Unsere Banking-as-a-Service-Plattform ermöglicht es Unternehmen, ihre eigenen Finanzprodukte anzubieten. Über APIs können unsere Partner auf ein breites Produktangebot mit digitalen Bankkonten, Zahlungskarten, Identifikations -...

  • Senior Legal Counsel

    vor 1 Woche

    Berlin, Deutschland Deep Blue Recruitment Vollzeit

    We are hiring for a leading global bank that is looking for a Senior Legal Counsel to support their sales team with commercial transactions in German-speaking countries and other territories across Europe. Tasks - Negotiate and manage various commercial transactions, including strategic partner agreements, customer contracts, and vendor agreements. -...

  • Senior Legal Counsel

    Vor 2 Tagen

    Berlin, Deutschland Babbel Vollzeit

    **Babbel verfolgt ein Ziel**: Gegenseitiges Verständnis durch Sprache zu schaffen. Das bedeutet, ein Ökosystem von Sprachlernangeboten aufzubauen, das Menschen hilft, sich über Kulturen hinweg zu verbinden. Babbel, Babbel Live und Babbel for Business bieten den Nutzern die effektivste Lösung, um mit realen Menschen in realen Situationen zu kommunizieren....

  • Senior Legal Counsel

    Vor 3 Tagen

    Berlin, Deutschland Headmatch Vollzeit

    UNTERNEHMENSPROFIL Unser Kunde ist ein erfolgreicher, national und internationaler Anbieter von Services und Dienstleistungen im Gesundheitswesen. Für den Standort Berlin suchen wir im Auftrag einen Senior Legal Counsel (m/w/d) mit dem juristischen Schwerpunkt Medizinrecht für eine neu geschaffene, zusätzliche Stelle innerhalb der Rechtsabteilung. Sie...

  • Senior Legal Counsel

    vor 4 Wochen

    Berlin, Deutschland Deep Blue Recruitment Vollzeit

    We are hiring for one of Berlin's leading employers that are looking for a Senior Legal Counsel to manage all payment-related legal matters for their entire group of companies. Tasks - Advise on all regulatory and contractual issues related to payment services. - Working closely with the product team to implement payment solutions for their consumer-facing...

  • Senior Legal Counsel

    vor 4 Wochen

    Berlin, Deutschland Michael Page Vollzeit

    Firmenprofil Mein Kunde ist ein führendes internationales Healthcare Unternehmen und besitzt ein diversifziertes Portfolio aus erstklassigen pharmazeutischen, medizinischen und gesundheitsdienstlichen Leistungen. Das Ziel ist, die individuellen Bedürfnisse von Kunden weltweit sicherzustellen, eine flächendeckende Versorgung zu gewährleisten und den...

  • (Senior) Legal Counsel Arbeitsrecht

    Vor 7 Tagen

    Berlin, Deutschland BIOTRONIK SE & Co. KG Vollzeit

    (Senior) Legal Counsel Arbeitsrecht (m/w/d) BIOTRONIK ist einer der weltweit führenden Hersteller kardio - und endovaskulärer Implantate und Katheter für Herzrhythmusmanagement, Elektrophysiologie und Vaskuläre Intervention. Als weltweit tätiges Unternehmen mit Hauptsitz in Berlin entwickeln, produzieren und vertreiben wir qualitativ...

  • Legal Counsel

    Vor 7 Tagen

    Berlin, Deutschland Deep Blue Recruitment Vollzeit

    Deep Blue Recruitment is seeking a German-qualified Legal Counsel to join a leading European e-commerce company. As an integral part of the team, you will support the growth of their European operations. Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, you will be the first legal hire in Germany and will manage a wide range of legal topics. The company operates with...

  • Legal Counsel

    Vor 6 Tagen

    Berlin, Deutschland Hays Vollzeit

    **Legal Counsel - Legal Operations, Legal Tech & Gesellschaftsrecht** (m/w/d) **Festanstellung durch unseren Kunden** **Berlin** **Startdatum: sofort** Referenznummer: 727925/1 **Bewerbung starten** **Ihre Aufgaben**: - Sie verantworten die kontinuierliche Optimierung und Weiterentwicklung der Prozesse und IT-Strukturen der Rechtsabteilung - Sie sind...

  • Legal Counsel

    vor 2 Wochen

    Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland Parloa Germany Vollzeit

    Find all our jobs in English here.YOUR MISSION: We are seeking a qualified Legal Counsel to join our dynamic legal team. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, providing legal counsel and support to various departments within the Parloa organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial...