sennder is Europe’s leading digital freight forwarder. In the traditional logistics industry, we are moving fast to digitize and automate all road logistics processes. We move trucks with the power of data to unlock endless and sustainable capacity at exceptional quality. Get to know us better by reviewing our “About Us” presentation.  

We are a growing team looking for a Legal Counsel Commercial in the Legal department to help us on our journey to revolutionize road freight logistics. The role is located in our Berlin office.

We are looking for an entrepreneurial, hands-on senior lawyer to provide strategic counsel across the organization and elevate our legal support. This is a unique opportunity to join a successful business with a strong brand and IPO ambitions.  The role will include support in all aspects of business law and any inquiries related to transport and (international) commercial law -  alongside a team of several business law professionals. You will cover both long-term strategic aspects as well as tackle day-to-day business operations.

WHAT YOU’LL DO…

• Provide strategic legal advice to senior management and various departments on diverse legal issues
• Assess legal implications of business initiatives, contracts, and policies; oversee and participate in the negotiation, drafting, and review of various commercial agreements
• Ensure contracts align with the organization's legal and business objectives, proposing risk mitigation strategies
• Lead litigation cases, managing external counsel involvement
• Interface and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels, including executive management, regulators, courts, government agencies, and external legal counsel
• Stay informed about legal developments, industry trends, and regulatory changes impacting the organization

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR …

• Fully qualified lawyer with 4+ years of relevant experience  in a law firm or as an in-house counsel.  
• Experience in international transport and logistics is a plus
• Ability to work with others and independently
• Critical thinking and multitasking ability
• Problem-solving mindset 
• Excellent communication and coordination skills to interact with all departments across different countries and with external parties
• Ability to effectively communicate with senior management and decision-makers within the sennder Group
• Fluency in English; fluency in German is preferred but not required. Other languages are a plus
• Business-oriented and result-driven attitude, with problem-solving skills
• Striving for continuous improvement and seeking additional responsibilities

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT…

At sennder, we want to maximize the individual potential of all employees and reinforce an inclusive culture and environment of continuous learning that empowers people to succeed as a team. In addition to humility, we value commitment, team spirit and respect to build fruitful collaboration across teams. Learn more about who we are on our career site. 

• Dynamic scale-up with an international team of 1000+ people, 74+ nationalities spread across 11 European offices. With English as our common language, we are able to work together.
• Learning and development on the job and with the support of a bi-annual review process, learning allowance, high potential programs, sennder onboarding academy, and internal trainings. 
• Various opportunities to connect with colleagues through regular team events and company get-togethers such as our highly anticipated sennder Summer Camp.
• We prioritize employee engagement and mental well-being by fostering a supportive environment through the Likeminded platform and conducting regular employee satisfaction surveys. 
• Hybrid work model where you seamlessly merge virtual productivity and in-office collaboration with your colleagues. 
• Commuter allowance to assist employees with their daily travel expenses and a one-time home office benefit to ensure that you're properly equipped wherever you work.
• Competitive compensation package including objective-based bonus, referral reward, and in some cases virtual option plan.

Vibrant offices complete with healthy snacks, focus zones, and social areas to connect with your colleagues. 

We value passion and leadership, we’re as interested in your character as we are in your talent. Please apply, even if you feel you only meet part of our listed criteria. Diversity drives our innovation, and we offer a collaborative, dynamic, and international work environment. Just be yourself. We are excited to meet you and for you to join us in shaping the future of the logistics industry in Europe.

If you have any questions or need special accommodation, please reach out to us at ta@sennder.com. As soon as you apply your journey with sennder begins.