Senior Legal Counsel Corporate Law/ VC/ Mergers and Acquisitions (m/f)

Rocket Internet

Legal | Berlin, Germany

Company Description

At Rocket, we believe that a single, well executed idea can change the world. That’s why we build great companies and invest in promising startups. We then use our expertise to scale these businesses into leading positions. Our network of companies is active around the globe with more than 36,000 people - and all these activities offer unique opportunities for you.

Job Description

You advise on all aspects of corporate law and corporate governance. You structure, draft and negotiate key VC and M&A transactions, financing rounds and investment agreements in close collaboration with the leading teams of internal and external professionals as well other agreements in the field of corporate law. You act as a trusted and competent legal business partner. 

Qualifications

  • You have gained excellent first and second state examination in law (at least "vollbefriedigend")
  • You already earned at least 2 years of relevant professional experience in a leading law firm (or a corporate law department) with a focus on corporate law
  • Ability to create creative contractual concepts as part of the development of new business models
  • Strong understanding of business relations and complex issues
  • High learning motivation and willingness to be quickly familiarized with new and special tasks
  • Proven experience in negotiating complex contracts 
  • Your analytical and structured approach allows you to quickly grasp complex issues and to accurately display results even under severe time pressure
  • You possess a very hands-on mentality and love to work independently
  • In addition to your high level of intercultural competence you show tremendous communication skills.
  • You have excellent German and English communication skills