Overview
I am searching for a fluent German-speaking Legal Manager to join a leading global hospitality group at their Central Europe office based in Ratingen, Germany. This is a rare opportunity to take on a high-impact legal role supporting multi-country hotel operations while enjoying premium travel perks and flexible working
Perks and Benefits for Legal Manager – Central Europe:
– €70,000-€80,000 annual salary depending on experience
– 10% annual performance bonus
– Company car 30 days holiday per year
– Flexible working (1-2 days home office per week)
Skills and Experience of a Legal Manager:
Must-Haves:
– Fully qualified German lawyer (1st and 2nd state exams completed)
– 2-3 years of legal experience, ideally in an international environment
– Fluency in German and English (spoken and written)
– Strong organisational, communication, and negotiation skills
– Business-oriented legal thinking with a proactive and flexible approach
– Comfortable managing multiple priorities without heavy admin support
Desired:
– Experience in hotel, real estate, or travel industries
– Strong drafting experience (service, purchase, licensing, construction, and data protection contracts)
– Certification or background in data protection law
Key Responsibilities of the Legal Manager:
– Provide legal advice to hotel operations across Germany, Austria, and Luxembourg
– Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts in both German and English
– Support hotel openings, restructures, takeovers, and closures
– Coordinate external legal counsel and notarial certifications
– Maintain legal compliance and corporate governance standards
– Handle internal queries on a wide range of legal topics including data protection
Job Tenure: Permanent
