Head of Legal (mwd)

Since 2017 HiSERV has been transforming the GSE (Ground Support Equipment) market through outstanding quality high flexibility and fair transparent pricing. We manage and offer our customers a young modern fleet of more than 14000 units. With short-term rentals pay-per-use models and real-time tracking we optimally meet our customers needs. Our clients include renowned companies in ground handling airlines and airports across Europe. By using innovative digital solutions we provide reliable data to optimize usage and costs. We offer a wide range of additional services related to GSE rental: consulting maintenance fleet management training and more.

For our location in Schönefeld bei Berlin we are looking for an

Head of Legal (m/w/d)

Purpose

This role is responsible for overseeing all legal and risk matters within an organization. Their purpose is to protect the company legally ensure compliance and support strategic decision-making through legal expertise.

Responsibilities

• Legal Advisory: Advise management and business units on all legal matters with a focus on corporate law general civil and contract law and related commercial law topics.
• Coordination & Management: Oversee legal matters across the company identify areas requiring action and coordinate involvement of external law firms or subject-matter experts where appropriate.
• Contract Management: Review draft and negotiate contracts with clients suppliers and other partners including both standard agreements and more complex arrangements in an international context. Define standards and general Terms & Conditions.
• Compliance & Governance: Contribute to the development and enhancement of internal policies support compliance initiatives and ensure adherence to applicable legal requirements. Govern general legal housekeeping of all legal entities.
• Risk Management: Identify legal risks at an early stage and proactively develop strategies to prevent or mitigate them.
• Collaboration with External Partners: Efficiently manage external legal advisors from selection and briefing to review of outcomes. Oversee financial efficiency of usage.

Role Requirements Necessary certificates & skills

• Completed degree in German and preferably international Law.
• Relevant professional experience as a Legal Counsel or in a comparable role preferably with international exposure.
• Knowledge and experience of corporate law as well as general civil and contract law (labor law is not a focus).
• Knowledge of managing external law firms or legal service providers with a solid understanding of business and commercial contexts.
• Excellent written and spoken German and English; additional European languages are a plus.

Why join HiSERV

• Play a key role in a growing internationally active company with flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes.
• Have access to diverse development opportunities and room for shaping your field of business.
• Find a modern working environment and a motivated team with a hands-on mentality.
• Attend regular employee events.
• Benefit from an attractive and competitive salary model.