(Part Time) Commercial Legal Counsel (m/f/div) – 2-3 days per week This role is part of our Legal Team at DEPT, a group of passionate colleagues that will feel like friends in no time. You will support the Legal team with various legal and administrative tasks, collaborating with stakeholders across the business in an environment of a leading international agency with the energy of a dynamic local team. As Legal Counsel – Commercial Contracts, you will support DEPT’s business across Germany and Switzerland by advising on, drafting, and negotiating a broad range of commercial contracts across our digital marketing and technology operations. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams across Germany, Switzerland and other parts of EMEA to ensure compliance with German law and, where relevant, Swiss laws while minimizing risk and supporting the agency’s commercial objectives. Responsibilities Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including client service agreements (e.g. MSAs, SOWs, SLAs), supplier contracts, and licensing agreements (IP, AI, software, cloud and technology‑related agreements). Provide day‑to‑day legal advice to the business on German and Swiss law commercial matters. Support the development and maintenance of contract templates, policies, playbooks and legal workflows, including developing and delivering workshops and training sessions for business stakeholders. Partner with business and operational teams to identify and mitigate legal risks while achieving commercial objectives. Stay informed about relevant developments in German and Swiss law and industry‑specific regulations, including GDPR, IP, digital services and technology‑related legal developments. Collaborate closely with other members of the Legal Team to ensure consistency and knowledge sharing across regions. Qualifications Fully qualified German lawyer (Volljurist: 1. und 2. Staatsexamen); familiarity with Swiss law is a plus. 3-5 years of relevant professional experience in a law firm and/or in‑house legal role, with a strong focus on commercial contract law. Strong knowledge of German contract and commercial law; experience with Swiss contract and commercial law and/or cross‑border (DACH) matters is a plus. Basic working knowledge of key regulatory frameworks relevant to digital marketing and technology services, including GDPR, the EU AI Act, and advertising/marketing regulations applicable in the DACH region. Exposure to digital marketing, advertising and/or technology services is strongly preferred. Experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts in a services‑based environment is a plus. Pragmatic, business‑oriented mindset with the ability to balance legal risk and commercial needs. Comfortable making risk‑based decisions in an in‑house environment. Able to work independently while collaborating effectively within an international Legal Team. Exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail. Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken; French language skills are a plus. Confident communicator who can advise non‑legal stakeholders clearly, practically and commercially. A proactive team player who thrives in a fast‑paced, international environment and embraces a dynamic, evolving business landscape. Benefits Flexible, hybrid working policy (1‑2 days at the office, depending on location). Company pension scheme. Lease bike options / JobRad and a 25% subsidy for the Deutschlandticket. Occasional breakfast/lunch at the office and smoothie Tuesdays. Contribution to your health through the OpenUp platform. Future Bens – exclusive access to sustainable, healthy products at attractive deals. Social events and plenty of opportunities to connect with colleagues through organised activities and celebrations. A reputation for doing good: DEPT has been a Certified B Corp since 2021 and has been named Agency of the Year at The Lovies and The Webby Awards. Opportunity to work with clients of all sizes and across all industries. Opportunities for training, development and certifications to help you grow your skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr
(Teilzeit) Volljurist Wirtschaftsrecht (m/f/div) Arbeitgeber: DEPT®
DEPT® ist ein hervorragender Arbeitgeber, der seinen Mitarbeitern die Möglichkeit bietet, in einem dynamischen und innovativen Umfeld zu arbeiten. Mit flexiblen Arbeitsmodellen, einer starken Unternehmenskultur, die Vielfalt und Inklusion fördert, sowie umfangreichen Weiterbildungs- und Entwicklungsmöglichkeiten, unterstützt DEPT® seine Mitarbeiter dabei, ihre Fähigkeiten zu entfalten und gemeinsam mit namhaften Kunden wie Google und Lufthansa zu wachsen. Die Büros in Berlin, Köln und Hamburg bieten zudem eine inspirierende Umgebung, um kreative Ideen zu entwickeln und umzusetzen.
