I am searching for a fluent German-speaking Legal Manager to join a leading global hospitality group at their Central Europe office based in Ratingen, Germany.

This is a rare opportunity to take on a high-impact legal role supporting multi-country hotel operations while enjoying premium travel perks and flexible working

Perks and Benefits for Legal Manager - Central Europe:

- €70,000-€80,000 annual salary depending on experience

- 10% annual performance bonus

- Company car 30 days holiday per year

- Flexible working (1-2 days home office per week)



Skills and Experience of a Legal Manager:

Must-Haves:

- Fully qualified German lawyer (1st and 2nd state exams completed)

- 2-3 years of legal experience, ideally in an international environment

- Fluency in German and English (spoken and written)

- Strong organisational, communication, and negotiation skills

- Business-oriented legal thinking with a proactive and flexible approach

- Comfortable managing multiple priorities without heavy admin support

Desired:

- Experience in hotel, real estate, or travel industries

- Strong drafting experience (service, purchase, licensing, construction, and data protection contracts)

- Certification or background in data protection law

Key Responsibilities of the Legal Manager:

- Provide legal advice to hotel operations across Germany, Austria, and Luxembourg

- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts in both German and English

- Support hotel openings, restructures, takeovers, and closures

- Coordinate external legal counsel and notarial certifications

- Maintain legal compliance and corporate governance standards

- Handle internal queries on a wide range of legal topics including data protection