Legal Counsel

We seek a fully qualified lawyer to provide pragmatic, solution-oriented legal counsel to drive business goals while managing legal risks, reporting directly to the Head of Legal and Compliance. Your Responsibilities:

• International Contracts: Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of national and international commercial contracts (Sales, Purchasing, NDAs, Service, IT contracts).

• Research & Development Law: Legal support for research projects, including the creation and review of R&D agreements and cooperation contracts with universities and industry partners both nationally and internationally.

• Corporate Housekeeping: Handling routine corporate law matters and preparing associated documentation (e.g., shareholders' resolutions).

• Compliance: Active contribution to the conception, implementation, and operation of the company-wide Compliance Management System.

• Regulatory & Authority Interface: Occasional interaction and correspondence with domestic and non-domestic public authorities in legal and compliance matters.

• Interdepartmental Support: Providing legal advice and support to key departments, particularly Sales, Purchasing, and Finance, HR and R&D emphasizing the international legal context of the business.

• Fully qualified lawyer under German law (State Examination (Zweites Juristisches Staatsexamen) or holding a comparable degree, e.g., in Business Law, Corporate Law, International Law)

• Professional working proficiency in English (written and spoken) is mandatory as well as good German skills (written and spoken) 

• Ability to think entrepreneurially, understand commercial objectives and requirements, and deliver pragmatic, legally sound solutions.

• A high level of commitment and strong self-initiative.

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to present complex legal issues clearly and concisely.

• Proficient in common office IT applications.

• Initial professional experience as a Legal Counsel or attorney at a business law firm is considered as a plus

• Knowledge of other legal systems, particularly UK or US Law, and experience with international agreements is considered as a plus

• Competitive compensation, based on base salary and virtual shares

• We support an application for admission as an in-house counsel (Syndikusrechtsanwalt) with the local bar association.

• Place of work: You can choose to work fully remote, in a hybrid model (a mix of office and remote work), or fully on-site at our location in Ulm.

• Key role in a highly advanced and fast-growing startup company 

• Ample opportunity for personal initiatives, openness to new ideas and room for considerable personal impact

• Impactful product promoting better understanding and treatment of disease

• International team, from over 20 different nationalities

• Enjoyable work atmosphere with an open-door and open communications mentality

• Indefinite employment contract, providing stability

• Long-term career growth opportunities 

• 30 vacation days

Any questions? Please contact:

Sandra Schärli 
Senior Talent Acquisition Manager
mail: -