Consultant / Legal Advisor (m/f/d) in our Advisory Unit Department

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Hamburg, Deutschland GFA Consulting-Group GmbH Vollzeit

Then come join us at GFA Consulting Group – a leading European consulting company working in international development cooperation.

Since 1982, GFA has carried out numerous development and research projects in over 130 countries, focusing on matters of global importance.

Our work, both in our projects and at our headquarters in Hamburg in Germany, supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), to improve people's lives and protect the planet. Our international and multicultural team of professionals is at the heart of our success.

If you share this passion for international cooperation and enjoy working in an international environment, where you can contribute to shaping a better world,

join the GFA team as:

Consultant / Legal Advisor (m/f/d) in our Advisory Unit Department

The successful job applicant will be assigned to GFA's Advisory Unit (AU). The AU provides advisory services primarily for project implementing departments and units in house and within the GFA Group of companies, focused on the topics contracts, procurement, data protection, security and related legal issues. The AU further supports the active and sound implementation of Quality Management and Compliance, learning and knowledge management.


As Consultant / Legal Advisor in our Advisory Unit, you will provide company-wide advisory and legal quality management in different legal fields including civil, contract and corporate law with an interna- tional dimension, European and national procurement law, national and international labour law and EU data protection laws.

More specifically, you will support in:

  • Drafting and negotiating international consortium and subcontractor contracts (payment and liability modalities, insurance, copyrights, choice of law, jurisdiction and procedure)
  • Preparing international expert contracts (correct choice of contract depending on the assignment profile, insurance requirements, advice in the event of cancellation, requirement to employ via local payroll companies)
  • Handling of client contracts with inter alia the EUC, GIZ, KFW, SDC, EIB
  • Procurement processes, both in GFA's own acquisition process, e.g. checking bidder rights in accordance with GWB/VgV/UVgO and suitability lending requirements, as well as in project procurements for compliance with procedural rules in accordance with client regulations and preparation of tender documents and contracts
  • Drafting and regular updating of contract templates
  • Documentation of experiences and good practices
  • Contribution to the development or regular updating of manuals, handouts and templates
  • Development, preparation and rollout of targeted trainings
  • Conceptual support and optimisation of relevant internal working groups and multiplier structures, including ensuring a functioning and efficient knowledge management in these areas
  • Representing GFA in conferences and seminars
  • Supporting on-the-job-training of our Junior Professionals

  • University degree Master or equivalent, preferably in Law or in in another field with Law as a Minor
  • At least 3 preferably 5 years of professional experience (based on the level of experience the successful applicant may be employed at Senior Consultant level)
  • Experience in contract research, development and management is considered an asset
  • Professional experience in project management and development cooperation is considered an asset
  • Understanding of processes related to acquisition and backstopping, hands on experience of the processes and issues around consortium contracts, expert contracts, procurement, data protection, security, taxes and registrations is considered an asset
  • Full proficiency in written and spoken English and German is a prerequisite; at least intermediate level in French or Spanish is considered an asset
  • Experience in coaching, training and agile working methods is considered a strong asset
  • Strong analytical, writing, communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to manage complex situations under tight schedules
  • Ability to work in intercultural teams and to motivate people across teams
  • Pragmatic and solution orientated approach

An opportunity to be part of a multicultural and diverse team that comes together in Hamburg's lush green district of Volksdorf to work on issues that are at the heart of international cooperation. We lay the foundation for you to grow and learn with GFA, providing continuous skills development and further training. Additionally, we offer the following:

  • Flexible working arrangement: Our flexible work model enables you to work remotely from home as well as in the office.
  • Work-life balance: Our family-orientated policies enable a healthy balance between your professional and private life. We grant a tax-free childcare allowance (daycare) and offer family leave when you need to take care of your relatives.
  • Health and wellbeing: We provide access to gym membership with a rich selection of well-ness and sport programs around the city. Additionally, staff members organize various sporting activities and events.
  • Public transport subsidy: To promote climate-friendly commuting, we subsidise monthly tickets for local public transport.
  • Surrounded by nature: GFA's barrier-free offices are set in natural surroundings, and easily accessible from Hamburg's city center. At your convenience, the offices are also within reach of public and social amenities.

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