Legal Counsel
Legal Counsel
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05-04-2025
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Role Summary
Reports to: Executive Management of ProVeg e.V.
Department:Legal DE Operations and Strategy
Contract: Two years with the possibility of extension
Working hours: Fulltime 32h40h)
Location: Berlin or remote within Germany
Department:Legal DE Operations and Strategy
Contract: Two years with the possibility of extension
Working hours: Fulltime 32h40h)
Location: Berlin or remote within Germany
Job Details
To strengthen the diverse activities of ProVeg e.V. we are looking for aLegal Counsel (all genders) who will act as the central point of contact for all legal aspects of our organization (ProVeg Germany) and help to further develop these areas.
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact and contribute your legal expertise to shaping a sustainable plantbased future At ProVeg e.V. you will work across a broad range of legal areas from contract and competition law to data protection IT security and labor law. With your knowledge and dedication you will support our various teams in legal matters ensure smooth operations in all areas and actively contribute to turning our mission of a plantbased world into reality.
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact and contribute your legal expertise to shaping a sustainable plantbased future At ProVeg e.V. you will work across a broad range of legal areas from contract and competition law to data protection IT security and labor law. With your knowledge and dedication you will support our various teams in legal matters ensure smooth operations in all areas and actively contribute to turning our mission of a plantbased world into reality.
Responsibilities
- Legal Advice: Provide highquality support to ProVeg teams and executive management with precise solutionoriented recommendations.
- Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure compliance with legal regulations across all areas and develop sustainable processes to minimize risks.
- Project Support: Provide legal oversight and support for the implementation of exciting projects.
- Knowledge Management: Maintain and expand our internal knowledge pool as well as document and structure legal inquiries.
- Training: Conduct internal training sessions to keep our teams informed about the latest legal developments.
- Legal Compliance in Daily Operations: Ensure that all legal requirements are met in the organizations daytoday activities.
- Collaboration with Experts: Coordinate with external legal experts when necessary and facilitate smooth communication.
Qualifications
- Completed German law degree or a Bachelors and Masters degree in Law.
- At least three years of relevant professional experience.
- Strong knowledge of contract law.
- Good understanding of corporate legal obligations.
- A basic understanding of compliance risk management and data protection law.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both German and English.
- Assertive persuasive yet cooperative and solutionoriented work approach.
- Sound judgment and the ability to analyze complex situations and information.
- A high level of professional ethics integrity and accountability
- Relevant further training in data protection and compliance.
- Experience with tools such as GSuite and Wrike.
Benefits of working with us
- Flexible working hours with the option of compensating overtime with time off.
- Flexible home office options.
- 25 days basic holiday (FTE) plus one additional day of holiday per year (additional days of holiday can be bought via small salary adjustments).
- A respectful working atmosphere in a highly motivated team.
- A strong focus on personal development and a designated training budget.
- Provision of a work laptop and access to a wellequipped office in Berlin Tiergarten.
- Mindfulness programme free Headspace account.
- We are an inclusive workplace for our diverse employees around the world and encourage everyone in our organisation to bring all aspects of themselves to work.
- And last but not least: Join a great team and work with us to create a world where everyone chooses delicious and healthy food that is good for all people animals and our planet!
When
- Start date: Q1/Q2 2025
- Application deadline: Open until filled
Further information
How to Apply:
Please submit your resume and a cover letter explaining what motivates you to take on this position at ProVeg. You are welcome to include additional documents (e.g. certificates degrees etc.. We encourage all applicants to apply without including a photo or specifying their date or place of birth
Next Steps:
Please submit your resume and a cover letter explaining what motivates you to take on this position at ProVeg. You are welcome to include additional documents (e.g. certificates degrees etc.. We encourage all applicants to apply without including a photo or specifying their date or place of birth
Next Steps:
- Screening of application documents
- Initial video call with People and Culture (approx. 30 minutes)
- Online trial tasks
- A second online interview with the team (approx. 1 hour)
About us
ProVeg International is a food awareness organisation working to transform the global food system by replacing 50 of animal products globally with plantbased and cultivated foods by 2040.
ProVeg engages with all relevant stakeholders to create a food system where everyone chooses delicious and healthy food that is good for all humans animals and our planet.
ProVeg has received the United Nations Momentum for Change Award and works closely with key UN food and environment agencies.
ProVeg creates global impact with offices in 14 countries across five continents and more than 220 employees.
Diversity Statement
ProVeg is committed to equal opportunity in employment for all regardless of ethnic origin religion skin color gender age national origin or ancestry refugee background genetic information disability marital status parental status pregnancy sexual orientation HIV status gender identity or gender expression. People of Color women people with disabilities members of LGBTQIA communities older adults neurodivergent people refugees and people living with HIV are explicitly encouraged to apply.
In 2020 ProVeg signed the Diversity Charter a selfcommitment and association dedicated to promoting a prejudicefree work environment.
In 2022 ProVeg achieved a score of 88.1 on the PRIDE Index the LGBTIQ Diversity Performance Index which is over 20 percentage points higher than the overall average of 67.9.
Data Protection Information for Applicants:
More information about the processing of your personal data during your application at ProVeg e.V. can be found here inGermanandEnglish.
Employment Type
Full-Time
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