International law organisation is hiring a Legal Counsel (in‑house) for the Risk & Compliance team, based in Frankfurt with flexibility for Munich, Hamburg or Düsseldorf. The role starts 1 July 2026 and sits within a central Know‑how / Library & Training function supporting lawyers and business teams across Germany.

You will work on a broad range of internal compliance matters, with particular focus on professional rules/ethics, anti‑money‑laundering prevention and data protection. Responsibilities include legal research, drafting and reviewing internal policies and contracts, designing processes, and delivering colleague advice and training.

The role offers hybrid working, structured hours, a competitive compensation package and firmwide benefits around health, family and wellbeing, plus development opportunities for long‑term progression.

German law degree with two Staatsexamen (or equivalent German legal qualification)
Experience or strong interest in compliance topics: professional ethics, AML and data protection
Structured, careful approach with practical problem‑solving and team orientation
Fluent German and English (written and spoken); confident with MS Office

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