Constructor Knowledge
Head of Legal & Corporate Affairs(m/w/x)
Full-timeWith HomeofficeSenior
Bremen
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Constructor KnowledgeHead of Legal & Corporate Affairs(m/w/x)
Bremen
Full-timeWith Home OfficeSenior
Description
In this senior leadership role, you will steer the legal and regulatory strategy for a university network. You'll ensure smooth operations by managing everything from academic governance to complex nonprofit and corporate matters.
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Requirements
- •Native or near-native German and professional English
- •Fully qualified lawyer in Germany with two State Exams
- •8–12 years of relevant legal experience
- •Expertise in German higher education, nonprofit, and corporate law
- •Excellent English drafting and negotiation skills
- •Ability to operate independently in complex organizations
- •Prior experience as in-house counsel or head of legal
- •Familiarity with international academic partnerships
- •Experience with boards and public authorities
- •Pragmatic, solution-oriented legal thinking
- •Balance of academic values and commercial realities
- •Strong judgment, discretion, and stakeholder management
- •Ability to translate complex legal issues
- •High integrity and commitment to mission
Education
Master's degree
Work Experience
8 - 12 years
Tasks
- •Advise executive leadership and boards on legal strategy
- •Develop and implement group-wide governance strategies
- •Identify legal risks and provide actionable guidance
- •Oversee compliance with German higher education regulations
- •Support interactions with education authorities and regulators
- •Advise on academic governance and examination regulations
- •Manage faculty appointments and student-related legal issues
- •Handle nonprofit status and charitable law matters
- •Ensure compliant governance across all group entities
- •Prepare board resolutions, minutes, and statutory changes
- •Negotiate academic partnerships and international cooperation agreements
- •Draft research collaborations and funding agreements
- •Review commercial, service, and licensing contracts
- •Oversee corporate housekeeping for all entities
- •Advise on German employment and labor law
- •Manage works council matters and HR policies
- •Oversee real estate, leases, and campus operations
- •Ensure zoning, permit, and regulatory compliance
- •Manage GDPR compliance and data protection frameworks
- •Coordinate with external counsel on litigation matters
- •Select and manage external law firms and advisors
- •Act as legal contact for ministries and partners
Languages
German – Native
English – Business Fluent
Benefits
Flexible Working
- •Hybrid work model
Competitive Pay
- •Competitive compensation
Informal Culture
- •International educational environment
- •Direct access to decision-makers
Purpose-Driven Work
- •Broad responsibility
Other Benefits
- •Shape legal and governance structures
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Description
In this senior leadership role, you will steer the legal and regulatory strategy for a university network. You'll ensure smooth operations by managing everything from academic governance to complex nonprofit and corporate matters.
Let AI find the perfect jobs for you!
Upload your CV and Nejo AI will find matching job offers for you.
Requirements
- •Native or near-native German and professional English
- •Fully qualified lawyer in Germany with two State Exams
- •8–12 years of relevant legal experience
- •Expertise in German higher education, nonprofit, and corporate law
- •Excellent English drafting and negotiation skills
- •Ability to operate independently in complex organizations
- •Prior experience as in-house counsel or head of legal
- •Familiarity with international academic partnerships
- •Experience with boards and public authorities
- •Pragmatic, solution-oriented legal thinking
- •Balance of academic values and commercial realities
- •Strong judgment, discretion, and stakeholder management
- •Ability to translate complex legal issues
- •High integrity and commitment to mission
Education
Master's degree
Work Experience
8 - 12 years
Tasks
- •Advise executive leadership and boards on legal strategy
- •Develop and implement group-wide governance strategies
- •Identify legal risks and provide actionable guidance
- •Oversee compliance with German higher education regulations
- •Support interactions with education authorities and regulators
- •Advise on academic governance and examination regulations
- •Manage faculty appointments and student-related legal issues
- •Handle nonprofit status and charitable law matters
- •Ensure compliant governance across all group entities
- •Prepare board resolutions, minutes, and statutory changes
- •Negotiate academic partnerships and international cooperation agreements
- •Draft research collaborations and funding agreements
- •Review commercial, service, and licensing contracts
- •Oversee corporate housekeeping for all entities
- •Advise on German employment and labor law
- •Manage works council matters and HR policies
- •Oversee real estate, leases, and campus operations
- •Ensure zoning, permit, and regulatory compliance
- •Manage GDPR compliance and data protection frameworks
- •Coordinate with external counsel on litigation matters
- •Select and manage external law firms and advisors
- •Act as legal contact for ministries and partners
Languages
German – Native
English – Business Fluent
Benefits
Flexible Working
- •Hybrid work model
Competitive Pay
- •Competitive compensation
Informal Culture
- •International educational environment
- •Direct access to decision-makers
Purpose-Driven Work
- •Broad responsibility
Other Benefits
- •Shape legal and governance structures
Find the original job posting in its most current version here. Nejo automatically captured this job from the website of Constructor Knowledge and processed the information on Nejo with the help of AI for you. Despite careful analysis, some information may be incomplete or inaccurate. Please always verify all details in the original posting! Content and copyrights of the original posting belong to the advertising company.
About the Company
Constructor Knowledge
Industry
Education
Description
Constructor Knowledge AG is a global, research-driven institution dedicated to fostering innovation and addressing pressing challenges through interdisciplinary collaboration.
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