Senior Legal/Commercial Counsel (German Speaker) in Berlin

• We are looking for an enthusiastic mid-senior-level Legal Counsel to join our in-house Legal team at Grover




• At Grover, legal isn’t a department of “no” - it’s the engine that helps us scale, innovate, and bring tech subscription to millions across Europe. “Boring” doesn’t happen here




• One day you’re sitting with product managers to launch a frictionless checkout experience that aces consumer protection rules




• The next, you’re negotiating a critical enterprise vendor agreement, aligning with HR on a complex employment topic, or briefing executive leadership on a strategic market move




• As Legal Counsel, you’ll report to our Senior Legal Counsel as a trusted advisor across commercial, contract, labor, and compliance matters in our core European markets (DACH, NL, ES)




• You won’t be a ticket-processing machine: you’ll have real ownership and variety from day one, backed by a close-knit, supportive team invested in your growth




• Strategic Business Partnering: Serve as the trusted, pragmatic legal advisor for teams across all departments, including product, marketing, supply chain, procurement, engineering, and customer support - turning complex regulatory frameworks into clear, commercial paths forward




• Commercial & Digital Contracting: Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements with an agile, risk-balanced approach suited for a high-growth tech environment




• Pan-European Impact: Steer legal topics across our core markets - with a dedicated focus on DACH, the Netherlands, and Spain - keeping our digital platform aligned with evolving consumer protection and e-commerce regulations




• People & Employment Law: Advise People & Culture on day-to-day and structural labor law matters, and represent Grover in court in civil and labor law proceedings where strategic




• Modern Legal Operations: Champion modern legal operations by utilizing cutting-edge AI tools (Claude, Gemini, n8n) and automated workflows to increase speed, eliminate administrative bottlenecks, and scale legal support efficiently




• The Grover Way - How We Drive Success:




• Own It: We take ownership seriously and define what success looks like. We drive shared ownership and don’t wait - we drive. We keep one another accountable and take responsibility when issues arise




• Challenge, Decide, and Commit: We engage in proactive support, active listening, and healthy conflict to reach the best outcomes. We value diverse perspectives and, once a decision is made, we commit to it fully




• Empower and Grow: We enable, trust, and coach one another toward high performance, always thinking and acting like owners. We seek growth, apply feedback, and support the development of our peers




• Respect, Transparency, and Clarity: We strive for clear, respectful, and open communication with no surprises. We simplify complex information so everyone knows the “what, why, and how”

Benefits

• Fully-remote/hybrid work structure. Office? Remote? Figure out the balance that works best for you




• Online German Language Courses for all levels




• Learning budget




• Entrepreneurial responsibilities and upward career growth




• Working for a market leader




• Visit our engaging, open offices located in Berlin, Lisbon and Miami




• Diverse global team of 65+ nationalities (and counting)! Genuinely the nicest group of colleagues who will soon become friends




• Team events, Grover tech discounts, and expanding company perks

Professional Experience: 2+ years of practical commercial law experience within a leading law firm or in-house legal department (either obtained in Germany or supported by German legal education). Prior experience as an in-house counsel within a tech startup, scale-up, or dynamic e-commerce business is strongly preferredCore Legal Knowledge: Strong grasp of German civil, contract, and consumer protection law. Hands-on experience with individual and collective German labor law is a distinct plusMindset & Working Style: An entrepreneurial “own-it” approach. You proactively spot bottlenecks, solve problems without waiting for instructions, and can quickly build subject-matter competence in unfamiliar regulatory areasStandout Extras: Spanish language proficiency and an active interest in leveraging generative AI tools to rethink how in-house legal teams workLanguage & Communication: Exceptional communication skills (C1 minimum) in both German and English, with a knack for distilling complex legal risk into concise, executive-ready guidanceEducation & Qualification: First State Examination (Erstes Staatsexamen) or a comparable university law degree (e.g., Master of Laws / LL.M.) with above-average academic results. Candidates with foreign law degrees must have hands-on professional experience within the German market

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