Act as the primary legal point of contact for stakeholders in the DACH region, the UK, and France
Own the commercial contracting lifecycle by drafting, negotiating, and standardising agreements (e.g., NDAs, vendor agreements, SOWs, DPAs, partnerships)
Serve as a strategic legal partner to leadership in DACH/UK/France, delivering clear, actionable advice on product, commercial, marketing, and regulatory matters
Maintain DACH/UK/France-related legal templates, clause libraries, and playbooks to improve speed and scalability
Draft, review, and approve promotional terms, advertising claims, and retailer or influencer activations to ensure compliance with DACH/UK/French advertising standards and consumer law
Advise on and resolve DACH/UK/France consumer law matters, overseeing escalations where necessary
Proactively identify, manage, and prioritise local legal risks, implement controls, monitor regulatory changes, and contribute the DACH/UK/France perspective to global risk management and internal controls
Advise on GDPR and data protection compliance in DACH/UK/France in partnership with Data Protection experts within the Legal & Compliance team
Implement group-wide compliance requirements, standards, and policies across the DACH region, the UK, and France
Brief and manage external counsel strategically
Handle pre-action correspondence and settlements, and coordinate litigation

German-qualified lawyer (double-qualified)
Qualified solicitor (England & Wales or equivalent) and/or maître en droit (qualified in France)
Strong commercial and contract law experience, ideally from consumer-facing sectors such as retail, toys, technology, or media
Strong legal expertise with the ability to manage complex matters and mitigate risk
Practical understanding of UK and/or French consumer protection law, advertising standards, and core UK GDPR/data protection principles
Experience operating as a cross-functional partner, working independently while collaborating closely with sales, marketing, and operations
Business-oriented mindset with pragmatic, commercially sound legal advice
Strong interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity to collaborate effectively across international teams
High level of integrity, discretion, and accountability
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, international environment

Deutschlandticket (public transport pass) for unlimited local travel
Monthly contribution toward office parking
Bicycle leasing program
Remote work allowance
Employer contributions to company pension plans
Occupational pension schemes
Occupational disability insurance
30 days of paid annual leave
Three additional company holidays (e.g., Rosenmontag, Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve)
Up to 10 “toniecation” days ( unpaid leave days) after one year of employment
Internal and external training opportunities
Individual learning budget to continuously expand knowledge
Access to the Calm meditation app
Attractive employee discounts on the full range of tonies products

Legal Counsel, Commercial

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