Legal Counsel, Commercial Law (d/f/m) - Fixed-Term, 14 Months

Description

mobile.de is Germany’s largest vehicle marketplace, with more than 1.6 million listed cars, commercial vehicles, motorcycles, and e-bikes (annual average 2025). Both private customers and registered vehicle dealers use the platform and benefit from more than 140 million visits per month*. As a “one-stop shop,” mobile.de’s offering includes not only buying and selling, but also financing and leasing solutions.

Founded in 1996, the company is a subsidiary of Adevinta, a global leader in online classified portals.

Based in Berlin-Charlottenburg, we offer a dynamic environment where growth, learning, and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do. If you are driven by an eagerness to disrupt, have a passion for collaboration, and are excited about shaping the future of mobility, we would love to hear from you.

About the Role

We are looking for a passionate new team member to join us as a Legal Counsel, Commercial Law (d/f/m).
In this role, you are the go-to legal partner for commercial and IT contracts. You review, negotiate and draft the agreements that underpin our platform business. You will work with a high degree of autonomy in a fast-paced environment. You will help the organisation move quickly without sacrificing legal rigour, translating complex regulatory requirements into clear, practical guidance.
This is a hybrid position based in Berlin, Charlottenburg, offering flexibility to work both in-office and from home.
The  position is based in Berlin or Munich, offering flexibility to work both in-office and from home. The role includes regular travel within Germany, approx. 10–20% of your working time. 
It is a fixed-term position with an initial term of 14 months, giving you the chance to take on real responsibility and make an impact from day one.

Requirements
What We're Looking For

• A fully qualified German lawyer with two above-average German state examinations. 
• At least 2 years of professional experience in a law firm or legal department, with a focus on commercial law.
• Proven experience reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts, ideally SaaS, license and service agreements.
• Business-fluent German and English, both written and spoken.
• A pragmatic, solution-oriented approach, and the confidence to give clear advice quickly.
• Strong organizational skills: you structure your workload, set priorities and work independently.
• The ability to explain complex legal matters clearly to non-lawyers.

What Sets You Apart

• Experience with legal tech and AI-assisted legal tools, including legal prompting with large language models.
• Experience with customer, partner or procurement contracts in a platform, marketplace or e-commerce business.
• Knowledge of data protection law.
• Specialist title (Fachanwalt) or additional qualification (e.g., LL.M.) in IT, commercial, e-commerce or contract law.