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

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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)

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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