Legal Counsel / Compliance

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany.

📋 Description

• Oversee, enhance, and develop the association’s bylaws, procedural rules, and other regulations in partnership with the organization.

• Provide counsel to the Federal Executive Board and Executive Management on legal and organizational issues.

• Assist in the development of cooperation and project agreements, mandates, and internal policies.

• Ensure legal preparation and follow-up for committee meetings and resolutions made by the Executive Board.

• Aid in handling disciplinary issues and internal processes in accordance with relevant regulations.

• Administer compliance obligations and promote adherence alongside the Executive Board and Executive Management.

• Collaborate with the external Data Protection Officer to clarify data protection issues.

• Identify legal risks early and devise practical solutions.

• Contribute to the establishment of risk and escalation management processes.

• Develop transparent and traceable procedures for documentation and approvals.

⛳️ Requirements

• A degree in law, an equivalent qualification, or significant practical experience in legal, compliance, or governance matters.

• Experience in association or corporate law, data protection, or nonprofit organizations is a plus.

• Ability to articulate complex issues clearly and pragmatically.

• Structured and conscientious working style, with sound judgment when addressing sensitive topics.

• Excellent command of German (C1/C2).

• Proficient in Microsoft 365.

• Familiarity with Teams, OneDrive, or SharePoint is advantageous.

• Willingness to provide consistent support for 5–8 hours per week.

🏝️ Benefits

• Meaningful volunteer work with social impact and public benefit.

• Access to a growing network that includes business, politics, academia, and nonprofit organizations.

• Direct collaboration with the Federal Executive Board, Executive Management, and key decision-makers.

• Opportunities to connect with entrepreneurs, executives, and experts across various fields.

• Significant autonomy, the ability to shape initiatives, and high visibility.

• Practical experience in association law, governance, and organizational development.

• A strong enhancement to your résumé.

• A qualified certificate of volunteer service available upon request.

• Flexible scheduling that works alongside a primary job.

• Digital collaboration facilitated through Microsoft 365.

• Comprehensive onboarding, a dedicated contact person, and a two- to three-month introductory period.

• One day of annual leave.