Legal & Compliance Manager (all genders)

At INNOCEAN, we believe strong governance enables creativity, innovation, and sustainable growth. As our Legal & Compliance Manager, you will play a key role in establishing and driving legal, contract governance, and compliance processes across our European organization. Working closely with senior stakeholders and external legal experts, you'll help create practical frameworks that support business success while managing risk.  
What You'll Do 

• Act as the main coordination point for commercial legal and compliance matters.
• Review requests, identify risks, provide practical recommendations, and coordinate external legal counsel where needed.
• Support and coordinate NDAs, supplier agreements, service agreements, and other standard commercial contracts.
• Develop and maintain compliance policies, controls, documentation, and escalation processes.
• Coordinate data protection activities with the internal GDPR owner and external DPO.
• Create guidance materials, training content, and awareness initiatives for legal and compliance topics.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure appropriate governance for sensitive matters.

What You'll Bring 

• 5+ years of experience in legal coordination, compliance, governance, contract management, or legal support functions.
• Degree in Law, Business Law, Compliance, Governance, or a related field.
• Experience with contract governance, commercial agreements, and compliance frameworks.
• Understanding of GDPR processes and data protection coordination.
• Fluent German and English

What You Can Expect 

• A role with long-term impact – Play a key role in establishing and strengthening legal, compliance, and contract governance processes that support the business as it continues to grow.
• A broad business perspective – Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization and external advisors, gaining exposure to a wide range of legal, compliance, governance, and business topics.
• An international and inclusive workplace – Work alongside colleagues from diverse professional and cultural backgrounds across the European organization.
• Hybrid work flexibility – Benefit from a flexible working model, including remote work opportunities and up to 10 days of working abroad each year.
• A modern and welcoming work environment – Enjoy a pet-friendly office, ergonomic workspaces, and the infrastructure needed to do your best work.
• All-round benefits package – Meal vouchers, gym subsidy, bicycle leasing, mental health platforms to support the physical and mental health of our employees

 
Ready to help shape the future of legal and compliance governance at INNOCEAN? We'd love to hear from you.
  
INNOCEAN is committed to equal opportunity. We focus on qualifications, experience, potential and the objective requirements of the role - regardless of gender, origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation or other personal characteristics.