Senior Legal Counsel (gn) (Commercial Law)

Location: Ratingen, NRW, Germany; hybrid work model. The position can be full-time or part-time with a minimum of 30 hours per week.

Company

hirify.global is a European B2B platform for on-the-road payment solutions, serving customers in more than 50 countries with approximately 2,700 employees.

What you will do

• Act as a trusted legal advisor for group companies and business units focused on Sales, Energy, Toll, and Purchasing.
• Support product distribution, including software products, and negotiate large-scale customer contracts.
• Review and negotiate procurement contracts.
• Develop legal frameworks and solutions for new business opportunities.
• Provide legal guidance on special projects with group-wide impact.
• Manage legal matters independently with strong ownership and accountability.

Requirements

• Successfully completed both German state examinations in law; above-average results and a “Prädikat” are preferred.
• 3–5 years of professional experience, ideally in Commercial, Sales, or Procurement law.
• Strong interest in technology and digital products.
• Fluent German and English, written and spoken.
• Analytical mindset, strong problem-solving skills, and a structured, process-oriented working style.
• Ability to work independently with a high level of initiative and commitment.
• Strong negotiation and assertiveness skills combined with a proactive, empathetic, and confident personality.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and engage with commercial and broader business topics.

Nice to have

• Above-average results in the German state examinations, preferably a “Prädikat”.
• Additional language skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working hours, family-friendly working-time models, and a balanced mix of on-site meetings and home office.
• Comprehensive company health management, parent-child offices, and eBike leasing support through Jobrad.
• Access to a modern learning environment for personal and professional development.
• Inclusive workplace committed to diversity and equal opportunities.
• Focus on climate action and a net-zero greenhouse-gas target across the value chain by 2050.

Hiring process

• Submit a CV together with employment references and state examination certificates for a complete application review.
• Discuss the required full-time or part-time flexibility during the application process.