Corporate Lawyer – Transactions / M&A (m/f/d)

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Corporate Lawyer (m/f/d) with a strong focus on transactions and M&A to join our Legal Department at our headquarters in Munich. Reporting to the Director Legal Germany, you will take ownership of domestic and cross-border transactions while supporting the ongoing corporate governance and legal management of our group entities.

This is a hands-on role for a commercially minded legal professional who enjoys working closely with the business. You will act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders across multiple functions, helping to deliver practical legal solutions in a dynamic international environment.

Your Responsibilities

• Independently manage and oversee domestic and cross-border transactions and acquisitions
• Lead the in-house legal management of M&A transactions, including deal execution and post-merger integration
• Manage ongoing corporate housekeeping, including group and shareholding structures and entity maintenance, with a particular focus on Krause Automation
• Act as a trusted legal advisor on corporate, commercial and related legal matters
• Serve as a key contact for internal stakeholders across various departments, providing practical and business-oriented legal advice
• Represent the company in commercial discussions and negotiations
• Take on organisational and management responsibilities in addition to legal work
• Work collaboratively within a flat-hierarchy legal team, supporting colleagues across a broad range of matters and adapting to changing priorities

Essential Skills

• Fully qualified German lawyer (Volljurist, m/f/d) with above-average First and Second State Examinations; a doctorate (Dr.) and/or an LL.M. are an advantage
• Relevant transactional experience with a strong focus on M&A
• Approximately 5-6 years of relevant professional experience gained at a leading international law firm; initial in-house experience is a plus
• Specialist knowledge of both domestic and cross-border transactions
• International background
• Ability to independently manage legal matters and transactions
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to work effectively in a multinational and multicultural organisation
• Ability to provide pragmatic, practice-oriented legal recommendations and solutions
• Comfortable acting as a trusted advisor for corporate, commercial and related legal matters
• Flexible and adaptable, with the willingness to step outside your comfort zone and thrive in a fast-changing and increasingly complex environment
• Fluent German and English at negotiation level, with the ability to draft legal documentation in both languages

What we offer

• A dynamic high-tech company, combined with financial soundness and world-class investors.
• Join an interdisciplinary, international team with 60+ different nationalities in a collaborative work environment.
• Lots of development opportunities as we continue to grow.
• Challenging tasks and impactful projects alongside experts that enable professional and personal growth.
• Corporate Benefits Program covering health, mobility, and learning for 100€ net per month.
• Modern office facilities with a rooftop terrace overlooking Munich, free drinks & fruits, and regular company events contribute to a good working environment