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Legal Counsel- (German-Speaking)
Wellhub
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Posted 13 days ago
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Your wellbeing, our mission. Join a company shaping a healthier world. GET TO KNOW US At Wellhub we're revolutionizing workplace wellness. Our platform connects employees worldwide to the best partners for fitness, mindfulness, therapy, nutrition, and sleep—all in one simple subscription. Headquartered in NYC with team members in Europe, North America and South America, we’re on a mission to make every company a wellness company. We believe work should be fulfilling, inspiring, and balanced. Here, you’ll find a team that values wellbeing, collaboration, and different perspectives, where passion and creativity push boundaries to create real impact. Your contributions will help shape a healthier, more balanced world for you and millions of people globally. Join us in redefining the future of wellbeing! THE OPPORTUNITY We are hiring a Legal Counsel – Partner Network in our Legal team in Milan or Madrid! Our company is looking for a talented Legal Counsel to join the European Legal team, focused on building Wellhub’s network of both physical and digital partners. The role is ideal for someone who is passionate about partner-facing commercial work and enjoys working in a dynamic and fast-moving international environment, with a wide variety of contractual and commercial duties. The role covers all legal matters related to Wellhub’s physical and digital partners across multiple European countries. YOUR IMPACT * Review, draft, and negotiate new sales agreements, renewals and amendments with the company’s partners and participate in negotiation meetings. * Provide commercial advice to business units and respond to internal and external inquiries on the contract terms and conditions, including (but not limited to) commercial matters, data protection, and intellectual property. * Carry out contract risk assessments, manage escalations and propose new playbook positions, ensuring compliance with legal and business standards. * Create, update and improve contract templates (including localisation and translation), suggesting clause swaps and back-up fallback positions. * Create, maintain and improve the partner playbook and special-payments guidance, in collaboration with other business areas. * Anticipate, identify, and mitigate legal risks and potential contingencies, suggesting preventive measures to avoid legal disputes. WHO YOU ARE * A qualified legal professional with a Law Degree (obtained in any European Country) and 6+ years of proven work experience in a law firm or in-house legal roles within multinational companies. * Experienced in contract review, negotiation, and general advisory of commercial agreements across multiple jurisdictions with expertise in commercial contract law, risk assessment, and data protection. * An excellent communicator and negotiator with strong diplomacy, flexibility, and solid business acumen. * Proficient in using AI tools (such as Gemini and NotebookLM) as a day-to-day executor for first-pass reviews and playbook improvements, with negotiation of non-standard terms conducted under leadership supervision and approval. * An enthusiastic self-starter and problem-solver with strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and an ownership mentality. * Able to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and explain complex issues in a clear, simple, and concise manner. * Fluent in English and Native German (mandatory); fluency in Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, French, or Romanian is a plus. We recognize that individuals approach job applications differently. We strongly encourage all aspiring applicants to go for it, even if they don't match the job description 100% (but please note the mandatory language requirements). We welcome your application and will be delighted to explore if you could be a great fit for our team. For this specific role, please note that a Law Degree and Native German/Fluent English language skills are mandatory requirements. WHAT WE OFFER YOU With thoughtful benefits, emotional wellbeing resources, and a culture that empowers you to take ownership of your role and your wellbeing, we create an environment where you can thrive in all dimensions of your life. Our benefits include: WELLHUB: Free Gold membership with access to onsite gyms and studios, digital fitness programs, and online wellness resources for meditation, nutrition, mental wellbeing support, and more! Add up to three family members to your plan, ensuring access to wellness for those who matter most to you. FLEXIBLE WORK: As a Flexible First company, we offer hybrid and remote options to give you the freedom to work in a way that suits you. The model for this specific role can be discussed with your recruiter and hiring manager. We offer all employees a one-time reimbursement to set up their home office equipment and a monthly work allowance to help cover the costs of working from home. FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE: Flexibility for us isn’t just about where we work—it also means being able to shape how and when we get things done. Together with their leaders, employees define schedules that align with their time zones, team needs, and personal routines. PAID TIME OFF: We know how important it is to take time away from work to recharge. Employees receive 26 days of paid holiday per year in addition to annual holidays (including an extra holiday on your birthday!). PARENTAL LEAVE: Welcoming a new child is one of the most special moments in your life. Take the time to be present and enjoy your growing family. We offer 100% paid parental leave to all new parents. Parents giving birth are eligible for an extended leave and a ramp-back period to return part-time while they get settled. CAREER GROWTH: Access world-class platforms, participate in interactive sessions, build your personalized development roadmap, and explore internal opportunities. We focus on continuous learning and feedback to support your journey toward personal and professional success. CULTURE: You’ll join a team of passionate people who come together to break boundaries, support each other, and create a meaningful impact in workplace wellness. We win together, building trust through open communication and a culture where every perspective matters. [Learn more about our shared culture and values here.](https://wellhub.com/en-us/careers/our-values/) Want to see what it’s really like to work here? Follow us on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/lifeatwellhub/) @lifeatwellhub and watch our team video on [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgIPiszTVm4)! Diversity, Equity, and Belonging at Wellhub We aim to create a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive space where everyone knows they belong. At Wellhub, we welcome and celebrate your authentic self. Wellhub is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Our commitment to inclusion also extends to how we recognize and reward our people. We’re proud to be Syndio Fair Pay Certified, reflecting our ongoing dedication to equitable and fair pay practices across our global team. [Read more about it here.](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/wellhub_fairpay-syndio-activity-7407826561531363328-wbN_?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAzHQWABKsRqcpvxy4QpDCJNe_szRdC4hgY) Questions on how we treat your personal data? See our [Job Applicant Privacy Notice.](https://wellhub.com/en-us/careers/job-applicant-privacy-notice/)