Inhouse Lawyer Customer Contracts & IP Protection (m/f/d)

TecAlliance

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are TecAlliance — founded by more than 30 automotive aftermarket companies as a neutral Data‑as‑a‑Service market connector, serving as the neutral data terrain that interconnects them. With over 1,000 employees worldwide and customers in 140 countries, we enable the market — we never compete with it. You will become part of our international Legal Team, where legal expertise meets innovation, data, and technology. Our team advises different business units across TecAlliance on legal matters while helping to ensure contractual compliance and to protect the company's intellectual property and data assets. This is a full-time position with a workload of 40 hours per week. As Senior Legal Counsel, you will provide legal support across your areas of responsibility, including contract negotiations, legal risk management, dispute resolution, and collaboration with external counsel. You will ensure legally compliant business operations while protecting TecAlliance's commercial and intellectual property interests.

Requirements

Degree in Law (LL.M., State Examination, or equivalent legal qualification)
Proven experience in commercial legal matters within an international and technology-driven business environment
Strong expertise in Contract, IT, Intellectual Property, Trademark, and Competition Law
Excellent contract drafting and negotiation skills, combined with a pragmatic, business-oriented mindset
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex legal topics into practical guidance
A structured, detail-oriented, and proactive working style
Fluency in English

Nice To Haves

German language skills
additional certifications in Intellectual Property or Contract Management are a plus

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact for legal matters, providing proactive and pragmatic legal advice to business stakeholders across the organization.
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, customer contracts, and legal documents to support business objectives while safeguarding company interests.
Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, corporate policies, and contractual obligations.
Independently enforce and defend legal claims, represent the company in legal discussions, and drive resolutions in contentious matters.
Coordinate and manage external law firms and legal advisors in complex legal cases, ensuring high-quality and cost-effective support.
Maintain legal documentation, contracts, agreements, and Terms & Conditions, while supporting the protection and enforcement of TecAlliance's intellectual property rights.
Partner closely with business leaders and stakeholders to support commercial negotiations, provide timely legal guidance, and enable informed business decisions through a risk-aware approach.