(Part Time) Commercial Legal Counsel (m/f/div)

(Part Time) Commercial Legal Counsel (m/f/div) 2-3 days per week

DEPT® is a Growth Invention company built to help ambitious brands grow faster. Within its Legal Team, you will support the agency’s business across Germany and Switzerland by advising on, drafting, and negotiating a broad range of commercial contracts for (digital) marketing and technology operations.

Provide legal support to the business, ensuring compliance with German and Swiss law while minimizing risk and supporting commercial objectives.

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including client service agreements (MSAs, SOWs, SLAs), supplier contracts, and licensing agreements (IP, AI, software, cloud, and technology‑related).
• Provide day‑to‑day legal advice on German and Swiss commercial matters.
• Develop and maintain contract templates, policies, playbooks, and legal workflows; deliver 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, including GDPR, IP, digital services, and technology‑related regulations.
• Collaborate closely with other members of the Legal Team to ensure consistency and knowledge sharing across regions.

• 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 or cross‑border DACH matters is a plus.
• Basic working knowledge of key regulatory frameworks for digital marketing and technology services, including GDPR, the EU AI Act, and advertising/marketing regulations in the DACH region.
• Exposure to (digital) marketing, advertising, 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.

• Flexible, hybrid working policy (1–2 days at the office depending on location);
• Company pension scheme;
• Lease bike options / JobRad and 25% subsidy for the Deutschlandticket;
• Occasional breakfast or lunch at the office and regular team events;
• Contribution to health and wellbeing through the OpenUp platform;
• Exclusive access to sustainable, healthy products at attractive deals;
• Opportunities for training, development, and certifications to further your career.

DEPT® is an equal‑opportunity employer dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of background.