Legal Counsel DACH (m/f/d) - 12 months

Our colleagues in the Legal department are looking for a Legal Counsel  as commercial generalist with specific focus on matters to advise our marketing team and the broader business in Germany, Switzerland and Austria, for a fixed term of 12 months.

This role is based in our Hamburg, Germany office with a hybrid work arrangement. So, are you ready to make it happen?

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

• Draft and negotiate agreements , both internal and with third parties;
• Provide tactical and strategic legal advice for projects, business issues, and initiatives;
• Advise on company secretarial, corporate governance, and corporate compliance;
• Develop relationships with key internal and external stakeholders , including procurement, marketing, corporate affairs and outside counsel;
• Monitor regulatory developments for potential impact to the business;
• Deliver commercial advice under challenging time frames while balancing multiple priorities;
• Reporting to the Legal Director DACH and work closely with the European and global legal colleagues

We’re Looking for Someone With

• Fully qualified lawyer (Volljurist)
• State examinations with grades with above average success
• First experience working in a legal department or law firm (preferably in an international environment)
• First experience in advising in the following areas of the business:

Unfair competition law (UWG)

Intellectual and industrial property law (advertising and promotions)

Commercial contracts

Corporate law

• High personal integrity with the ability to work across business areas and management levels;
• Strong organizational and communication skills;
• Very good communication and negotiating skills – fluency in German and English

Preferred qualifications  (training on the job is provided):

• Legal expertise in product liability, food law, antitrust law and compliance of packaging claims
• Ability to coordinate data protection questions with the central team and advise in local questions
• Ability to work in cross-functional, multi-disciplinary, and global teams to develop commercial solutions.

  What’s Next

After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter, so it may take us a few weeks to get back with you by email or phone. If you join our team, you’ll be rewarded for the difference you make. Our comprehensive benefits offer you the support you need through your life events, big or small.

Need assistance throughout the application or hiring process? Email [email protected]

Get to Know Us

We’ve always been driven to unleash the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our iconic, world-class brands at Kellanova include Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Tresor, Crunchy Nut, among others.

Mars, Incorporated has acquired Kellanova in a transaction that brings together iconic brands, storied legacies and outstanding capabilities with a view to shape the future of snacking. You can learn more here , and our hiring teams will be happy to discuss further questions if your application advances in the hiring process.

Let’s shape the future of snacking.

Kellanova is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, please visit our website here .