Legal Counsel (m/f/d)

About The Role

ABOUT US Unzer is a leading European fintech company with a mission to simplify international payments for e-commerce and retail businesses. Our brand was formed from 13 companies that now contribute to building a unique product covering the entire payment flow. At Unzer, we are driven by the belief that customers should enjoy a seamless shopping experience, no matter where they choose to shop. We are a team of over 750 experts from 50+ different nationalities, dedicated to creating a state-of-the-art unified commerce platform. Our goal is to enable businesses to delight their customers with a seamless payment experience. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a payment expert, or a dedicated support professional, we are looking for individuals who are passionate about making a difference. Our offices: We are based across Austria, Denmark, Germany, and Luxembourg with a HQ in Berlin.

ABOUT THE TEAM As part of Unzer's Legal Team, you will help protect the business, ensure compliance, and support growth in the highly regulated payments sector. Guided by our "merchant first" principle, you will provide pragmatic, business-oriented legal advice with speed, integrity, and a solution-focused mindset, partnering closely with teams across the company to drive success.

What Your Work Will Look Like:

Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements in both German and English, including contracts with suppliers, partners, and regulatory service providers.

Develop and maintain contract templates, standards, and legal processes to support business efficiency and scalability.

Provide pragmatic and business-focused legal advice on product development, innovation initiatives, and day-to-day legal matters.

Conduct legal research and analysis, translate findings into clear recommendations, and support their implementation across the business.

Partner closely with stakeholders across various functions to facilitate effective collaboration and drive business objectives.

Deliver legal training sessions and share knowledge with internal teams to promote legal awareness and best practices.

Monitor relevant legal and regulatory developments, particularly within the payments and financial services industry, and assess their impact on the business.

What You Need To Be Successful In This Role:

Preferably a full legal qualification (1st and 2nd State Exam) or comparable. Successfully completed legal studies in a major European jurisdiction, with above-average academic results, and a strong interest in pursuing a broad, generalist legal role within the fintech, payments, or financial services industry.

3-5 years of relevant professional experience, preferably gained in an in-house legal department, law firm, or a similarly regulated environment.

Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional and international teams.

A structured, proactive, and independent working style, combined with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

A pragmatic business mindset with the ability to provide commercially focused legal advice while balancing legal, operational, and technical considerations.

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal matters clearly, concisely, and in a solution-oriented manner.

Professional fluency in English and German, both written and spoken.

What's Next?

Does it sound exciting? - Apply with your CV in English or German. Please don’t shy away if you don’t meet all the requirements! We’re looking forward to meeting you.

We will get back to you within 14 days of receiving your application.

The interview process includes: a 30min intro call with a TA Partner, a 45min conversation with your potential manager and an approx. 45min Team interview. Please note the process might alter depending on our team’s availability.

Additional information

WHAT WE OFFER More than a workplace. A place to grow. 🌍 At Unzer, colleagues from 50+ nationalities across four countries work together to create better outcomes for our merchants. We take ownership, move with pace and keep raising the bar—as one team. We set high expectations and give you the flexibility, learning opportunities and practical support to do your best work, grow your impact, and build a sustainable career. 🏡 Flexibility that works Combine focused time at home with connection and collaboration in the office. Our hybrid setup includes two office days per week. 🚲 Your commute, your choice Choose the mobility benefit that works for you: bike leasing or a Deutschlandticket. 🏖️ Work from anywhere in the EU Change your perspective and work from another EU country for up to 15 days per year. 📗 Keep raising the bar Use an annual learning budget of €1,000 for courses, conferences, certifications and other development opportunities that help you grow and increase your impact. 🫴 Support when you need it Access confidential counselling whenever you need support with personal or professional matters. 💰 Build your future Look ahead with our company pension scheme and take care of your long-term financial wellbeing.

Benefits may vary by location and employment setup. Your recruiter will share the details relevant to your role. *Unzer is an equal employment opportunities workplace, and we commit to hiring regardless of race, sex, gender identification, sexual orientation, national origin, native language, religion, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law. Please refrain from including your picture and age with the application.