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About Grover
Founded in 2015, Grover enables consumers and businesses across Europe to subscribe to tech devices and comprehensive technology solutions - from individual smartphones, laptops, and wearables to full corporate device setups. The company offers access to over 1,000 unique tech items on flexible and financially convenient terms. A pioneer of the circular economy, Grover refurbishes and recirculates devices to help eliminate e-waste.
We are looking for an enthusiastic mid-senior-level Legal Counsel to join our in-house
Legal team at
Grover
, full-time (40 hours/week) and a minimum 3 days per week (Tuesday-Thursday) at our Berlin HQ.
At Grover, legal isn’t a department of “no” - it’s the engine that helps us scale, innovate, and bring tech subscription to millions across Europe. "Boring” doesn't happen here. One day you're sitting with product managers to launch a frictionless checkout experience that aces consumer protection rules. The next, you're negotiating a critical enterprise vendor agreement, aligning with HR on a complex employment topic, or briefing executive leadership on a strategic market move.
As Legal Counsel
, you’ll report to our Senior Legal Counsel as a trusted advisor across commercial, contract, labor, and compliance matters in our core European markets (DACH, NL, ES). You won't be a ticket-processing machine: you’ll have real ownership and variety from day one, backed by a close-knit, supportive team invested in your growth.
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What you will contribute:
Strategic Business Partnering:
Serve as the trusted, pragmatic legal advisor for teams across all departments, including product, marketing, supply chain, procurement, engineering, and customer support - turning complex regulatory frameworks into clear, commercial paths forward.
Commercial & Digital Contracting:
Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements with an agile, risk-balanced approach suited for a high-growth tech environment.
Pan-European Impact:
Steer legal topics across our core markets - with a dedicated focus on DACH, the Netherlands, and Spain - keeping our digital platform aligned with evolving consumer protection and e-commerce regulations.
People & Employment Law:
Advise People & Culture on day-to-day and structural labor law matters, and represent Grover in court in civil and labor law proceedings where strategic.
Modern Legal Operations:
Champion modern legal operations by utilizing cutting-edge AI tools (Claude, Gemini, n8n) and automated workflows to increase speed, eliminate administrative bottlenecks, and scale legal support efficiently.
🤝 What you bring:
Education & Qualification:
First State Examination (
Erstes Staatsexamen
) or a comparable university law degree (e.g., Master of Laws / LL.M.) with above-average academic results. Candidates with foreign law degrees must have hands-on professional experience within the German market.
Professional Experience:
2+ years of practical commercial law experience within a leading law firm or in-house legal department (either obtained in Germany or supported by German legal education). Prior experience as an in-house counsel within a tech startup, scale-up, or dynamic e-commerce business is strongly preferred.
Core Legal Knowledge:
Strong grasp of German civil, contract, and consumer protection law. Hands-on experience with individual and collective German labor law is a distinct plus.
Mindset & Working Style:
An entrepreneurial "own-it" approach. You proactively spot bottlenecks, solve problems without waiting for instructions, and can quickly build subject-matter competence in unfamiliar regulatory areas.
Language & Communication:
Exceptional communication skills (C1 minimum) in both German and English, with a knack for distilling complex legal risk into concise, executive-ready guidance.
Standout Extras:
Spanish language proficiency and an active interest in leveraging generative AI tools to rethink how in-house legal teams work.
🚀 The Grover Way - How We Drive Success:
Own It:
We take ownership seriously and define what success looks like. We drive shared ownership and don't wait - we drive. We keep one another accountable and take responsibility when issues arise.
Challenge, Decide, and Commit: We engage in proactive support, active listening, and healthy conflict to reach the best outcomes. We value diverse perspectives and, once a decision is made, we commit to it fully.
Empower and Grow:
We enable, trust, and coach one another toward high performance, always thinking and acting like owners. We seek growth, apply feedback, and support the development of our peers.
Respect, Transparency, and Clarity:
We strive for clear, respectful, and open communication with no surprises. We simplify complex information so everyone knows the "what, why, and how".
❤️🔥 What you will love about us:
A diverse global team of 75 nationalities (and counting!)
Virtual or In-person Coaching Sessions with the Fürstenberg Institut
Physical health support with Urban Sports Club
Annual learning budget of 750€
4 Volunteer days per year
15 remote business days per year to work abroad
BVG monthly discount to drive you everywhere in Berlin
Exclusive Grover Tech discount for you & your loved ones
Engaging, open office located in Berlin-Schöneberg with regular events
Embark on a rewarding journey with us, where your impact is felt, and together, we cultivate a more circular world. 💚
We are looking forward to e-meeting you! 🚀
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