Legal Counsel

SUMMARY: Are you a seasoned legal professional with a passion for navigating complex legal landscapes in a fast-paced, innovative environment? Do you thrive in dynamic, international settings and want to make a real impact in a cutting-edge industry? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for youPosition: Legal Counsel or Senior Legal CounselLocation: Duesseldorf, GermanyEmployment Type: Full-TimeAbout Us:Rakuten Symphony is reinventing telecom by greatly reducing cost, empowering more people and leading the human centric AI future. The mission is to connect everybody and enable all to be.Our global legal team is made up of highly motivated professionals who are passionate about what they do. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and forward-thinking work environment where your expertise will be valued and your contributions will make a difference.The Role:We are seeking a Legal Counsel to join our team in Düsseldorf. This is a key role offering broad responsibility and high visibility across our German operations and beyond. The successful candidate will work closely with the business teams in Germany on a key customer account and collaborate with legal and business teams across Japan and internationally.You will act as a trusted legal advisor to various business units, providing sound, business-oriented legal advice across a wide range of matters, with a focus on commercial contracting, procurement, key account management, dispute resolution, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and risk management. You will engage regularly with internal stakeholders and external partners across multiple jurisdictions.Key Responsibilities:Advise on complex legal matters including commercial transactions, disputes, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and data protection.Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of contracts, including customer, vendor, partner, and licensing agreements.Coordinate with external counsel on transactional, advisory, and dispute-related matters.Monitor legal and regulatory developments in Germany and the EU; ensure timely compliance with applicable laws.Collaborate with global stakeholders to align legal strategy with business objectives.Requirements:Law degree and admission to practice law in the European Union (Germany preferred).Minimum of 5 years of relevant legal experience, ideally in-house.Experience in an international business environment is highly valued, particularly within the telecommunications, software or technology sectors.Strong interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity; able to collaborate across regions and disciplines with professionalism and discretion.Familiarity with dispute resolution processes (litigation, arbitration, or pre-dispute advisory) is a plus.Demonstrated ability to manage complex, cross-border legal matters, including commercial contracting and regulatory issues.Proven skills in negotiation, stakeholder engagement, and pragmatic legal problem-solving.Fluency in English and German is required. Additional languages of the European Union are an asset.Why Join Us?A global platform with high-impact legal work across Europe, Japan, the US, and the Middle East.Opportunity to work with a dynamic team of professionals in a forward-thinking and international environment.Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives.Exposure to strategic decision-making at senior levels of the organization.A balanced work culture with flexibility and support for personal development.A commitment to growing Rakuten Symphony’s legal presence in Europe, with Düsseldorf as a key legal hub.If you are ready to take the next step in your career and join a company that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence, we would love to hear from youHow to Apply:Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are excited about this opportunity.Join us and be part of a team that is making a difference in the world of Rakuten Symphony