Junior Legal Counsel with German Cluj-Napoca

Junior Legal Counsel with German
Cluj-Napoca
Cluj-Napoca, Cluj County, Romania

Job Description

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are seeking a highly skilled, motivated and
- oriented Junior Legal Counsel with at least one (1) year work experience to join our dynamic global legal team. Reporting to Legal Counsel DACH based in Cluj-Napoca, the successful candidate will play a critical role in contract lifecycle management, reviewing
- form agreements, and handling legal administrative tasks. This position also presents a unique opportunity to develop competencies in legal technology and participate in the evolution of legal operations in an AI-enhanced environment. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Law with 1 year work experience at a law firm or corporate
- house legal environment. C1 or greater German and English proficiency is mandatory, as the role involves frequent interaction with international teams and stakeholders. This position is hybrid (in-person/remote), with an
- office requirement of 40% of the month. Ideally, the role would be based in Cluj-Napoca, but Bucharest, Timișoara, or Iași are also possible.

MAIN DUTIES

• Review, draft, and coordinate agreements such as NDAs, service contracts, contract amendments, Statements of Work, order forms, Supplier contracts, DPAs and other legal and commercial documents in German and English;
• Support in contract management, contract review automation and Legal AI projects;
• Perform legal administrative functions, including organizing documentation, managing signatures, and maintaining internal legal trackers;
• Engage with internal stakeholders across multiple functions (e. g. Sales, Procurement, Finance, Compliance, Security) to ensure alignment with business objectives and mitigate business risks;
• Undertake legal research and
  - how;

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Law degree from a recognized institution.
• Experience: at least one (1) year of work experience, preferably at a law firm or corporate
  - house legal environment.
• Language Proficiency: C1 or greater German and English proficiency (written and spoken).
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in legal research tools and Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with contract management software is a plus.

Key Competencies:

• 1 year previous experience in the legal sector (at corporate or in law office) related to contracts or contract management;
• Previous experience in dealing with commercial contracts and GDPR matters;
• Previous experience of CLM tool/contract database;
• Previous experience working in an international environment;
• Ability to assess commercial risks;
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural,
  - functional environment;
• Ability to pick things up quickly including a willingness to broaden experience and knowledge;
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience dealing with senior stakeholders;  
• Demonstrate a positive attitude, the ability to work with others;
• Strong ethics, integrity, and values including ability to maintain confidentiality with respect to agreement contents and other highly sensitive business matters and projects required;
• Excellent time management skills and ability to managing multiple tasks and work under pressure with strict deadlines effectively in a
  - changing business environment.

Offers and Benefits:

• Opportunity to work in a Global Organization
• Career Development opportunities
• Training opportunities
• Hybrid working model
• Flexible working hours
• Travel opportunities
• Competitive salary package
• Work/Life benefits:

• Private medical insurance
• Meal tickets
• Wellbeing programs
• Replacement days (for National Holiday taking place on a weekend)