Legal Counsel (m/f/d)

Eschborn

Full-time

Permanent employee

Your mission

As our Legal Counsel, you support GLOVIS Europe as a trusted legal partner in its day-to-day business activities. You advise internal stakeholders on commercial and contractual matters, identify and manage legal risks, and provide practical legal solutions tailored to an international logistics environment. Working closely with different business functions, management, and external advisors, you help ensure legally sound and efficient business operations across GLOVIS Europe.
Your responsibilities

Advise internal departments and management on legal matters arising from day-to-day business operations
Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements with customers, suppliers, service providers, and other business partners
Provide legal advice on general commercial and corporate matters
Support legal matters related to international logistics and transportation activities
Advise business functions on procurement arrangements, services, and other commercial agreements
Support insurance-related legal matters, including insurance coverage, policy interpretation, notifications, and insured events
Manage transportation claims, commercial disputes, and out-of-court settlements in cooperation with internal stakeholders, insurers, brokers, and external legal counsel
Monitor legal disputes, claims, and external legal matters, including relevant deadlines and reporting requirements
Identify and assess contractual and legal risks and develop practical, business-oriented solutions
Monitor relevant legal and regulatory developments and support their implementation within the company
Maintain and continuously improve legal templates, contract documentation, and internal legal processes
Support legal reporting and knowledge management activities
Cooperate closely with internal stakeholders across GLOVIS Europe and coordinate external legal advisors where required

Your profile

Successfully completed university degree in law or business law, ideally with a successfully completed Second German State Examination (2. Staatsexamen)
First professional experience in the legal department of an international company or a law firm
Very good command of German and English, both written and spoken
Knowledge of and experience in international logistics and transportation law is an advantage
Excellent time management skills and an independent, well-organized, and analytical working style
Strong communication, cooperation, and problem-solving skills
Strong intercultural competence and confidence working in an international environment
Ability to manage several tasks and priorities simultaneously, work effectively in challenging situations, and meet deadlines
Business-oriented mindset and the ability to translate legal requirements into practical solutions

Why us?

Join us and unlock your potential with the following benefits:

Work-Life Balance - Flexible working hours
30 Days of Vacation per Year
Our location is easily accessible by car, train, or bike. Additionally, we offer a subsidy for public transportation use or a parking spot.
Fitness Program: Benefit from a free Gym membership
Daily Breakfast and Lunch at the Office: Start your day with fresh snack and enjoy a balanced lunch that we offer daily.
Meal Vouchers: Each employee receives monthly vouchers worth over 100 euros net as an additional contribution to your meals.
After the Probation Period: Take advantage of our support for language courses (German, English, Korean) and choose between savings plans or contributions to company pension schemes.

If you are looking for a chance to apply your knowledge and implement your ideas, while being recognized for your unique contributions, we would love to get to know you and show you why a career at GLOVIS Europe GmbH can be a great opportunity for you.

Please send us your CV and cover letter including your earliest possible start date and salary expectation. We are looking forward to getting to know you.

Over ons

Glovis Europe GmbH is de Europese dochteronderneming van de Zuid-Koreaanse Hyundai Motor Group en een groeiende dienstverlener op het gebied van supply chain management, met een focus op automotive logistiek. Sinds onze oprichting circa 18 jaar geleden, hebben we ons weten te positioneren als één van de koplopers in de top logistieke klasse van afgewerkte voertuigen. We hechten grote waarde aan continue en duurzame groei.