International Senior Legal Counsel (UK & Germany)

Multiverse
London
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Legal, Risk & ComplianceSkills: ["Practical judgement","Adaptability","Collaborative mindset","Innovation-led","Mission-driven"]

Own legal partnership for German operations and provide commercial legal support to the UK business. Lead German commercial contracting and regulatory guidance (including vocational training regulations), advise on German employment and works council matters, and support post-acquisition integration for European M&A. Draft and negotiate UK commercial contracts across tech, data, and partnerships, while coordinating with external German counsel to deliver high-quality, cost-effective legal support.

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Multiverse
Multiverse
5 months ago

International Senior Legal Counsel (UK & Germany)

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Job Summary

Own legal partnership for German operations and provide commercial legal support to the UK business. Lead German commercial contracting and regulatory guidance (including vocational training regulations), advise on German employment and works council matters, and support post-acquisition integration for European M&A. Draft and negotiate UK commercial contracts across tech, data, and partnerships, while coordinating with external German counsel to deliver high-quality, cost-effective legal support.
Location: London
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Legal, Risk & Compliance

Key Responsibilities

  • •Serve as primary legal partner for German operations (including StackFuel GmbH and future acquisitions).
  • •Lead the German commercial contracting lifecycle (B2B, B2C, B2G), drafting and negotiating agreements.
  • •Navigate German regulatory matters, including vocational training regulations (AZAV).
  • •Support post-acquisition workstreams for European M&A, including contract migrations, governance alignment, and compliance harmonisation.
  • •Draft and negotiate UK commercial contracts (tech, data, partnerships) and act as a bridge between UK and German business functions.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Paid LeaveHealth InsuranceLife InsuranceGym MembershipRemote Work

Key Requirements

  • •Qualified to practice law in Germany.
  • •Strong understanding of the German legal market and experience working within the UK legal environment (in-house, international firm, or UK-based role).
  • •Fluency in German and English (written and spoken) with the ability to negotiate and draft legal documents in both languages.
  • •Experience managing a variety of commercial contracts and regulatory matters.
  • •Comfort working collaboratively across different cultures, time zones, and departments.
Experience:In-houseTechEdtech
Skills:Practical judgementAdaptabilityCollaborative mindsetInnovation-ledMission-driven
Languages:GermanEnglish

Company Brief

Multiverse
Multiverse provides apprenticeship and upskilling programs combining human coaching with AI to train employees in data, tech and AI skills, partnering with large organisations to deliver on-the-job learning and career mobility.
Industry: Corporate Training
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 50M to 100M
Growth: Scaleup
Valuation: Unicorn (USD 1B+)
Funding: Series D
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded: 2016
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