Legal Counsel
Description
Requirements
- Qualified German lawyer (Volljurist or Wirtschaftsjurist) with strong in-house experience in a fast-paced environment
- Solid foundation in German corporate and commercial contract law, with a focus on B2B operations
- Hands-on builder: personally set up legal and/or compliance processes, templates, and frameworks
- Comfortable working without a large team, being the person in the room
- Business-minded and pragmatic, making risk-balanced decisions
- Comfortable coordinating multi-jurisdictional matters, especially across the EU and US
- Fluent in German and English, able to translate complex legal issues into practical advice
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Benefits
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π Cost of Living in Munich
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Strong savings potential: You could save β¬3,621 monthly, which is β¬43,452 per year.
π‘ These estimates are based on average costs in Munich. Actual expenses vary based on lifestyle, neighborhood, and personal choices. "Comfortable living" includes rent, utilities, groceries, transport, and reasonable dining/entertainment.
Eligible for the EU Blue Card
A salary of β¬127,500 meets the EU Blue Card minimum of β¬45,300 (2026).
The EU Blue Card is a residence permit for highly qualified non-EU workers. It offers a fast track to permanent residency and allows family reunification.
Also eligible: EU Blue Card (Shortage Occupation) (β¬41,042+)
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π Life in Munich
About Munich
- β’Tech hub with strong startup ecosystem
- β’Excellent public services
- β’Close to Alps
Climate
- β’Continental climate
- β’Cold winters with snow
- β’Warm summers
- β’Close to Alps
Safety
- β’Safest major city in Germany
- β’Very low violent crime
- β’Occasional pickpocketing
Healthcare
- β’World-class hospitals
- β’Short wait times
- β’Comprehensive coverage
Culture
- β’Rich arts scene
- β’World-famous museums
- β’Strong music tradition
Nightlife
- β’Vibrant beer gardens
- β’Clubs
- β’Cultural events
Recreation
- β’Parks
- β’English Garden
- β’Alps nearby
Cost of Living
- β’Most expensive city in Germany
- β’High salaries compensate somewhat
Part of Collections
Munich-based deep-tech company that turns Magnetic Resonance Imaging into an AI-powered industrial sensor. Flagship Genus Focus scans poultry eggs to determine sex non-invasively in under one second (170M+ eggs scanned). In 2026 expanding into fruit/vegetable inspection and human-health applications. TUM spinoff.
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