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Leiter Rechtsabteilung (m/w/d)

Köln, NORDRHEIN_WESTFALENFull-time2026-07-27 → 2026-11-11
On-site

Core

Leading the legal department of a European financial services provider, focusing on civil, commercial, and sales law, contract management, and debt collection.

Role type

Senior legal department head (in-house counsel)

Builds

Legal strategies, contracts, and debt collection processes for a financial services firm

Domain

Financial services / Legal

Required skills

Civil law expertise, Commercial law expertise, Sales law expertise, Contract drafting and review, Legal project management, External counsel coordination, Debt collection management, Team leadership

Preferred skills

Project management experience, Analytical and conceptual skills

Technologies

Legal research tools, Contract management systems

Responsibilities

Handling civil, commercial, and sales law matters; Monitoring legal developments and case law; Contract drafting and review; Advising the board on legal issues; Leading and managing the legal team focused on debt collection

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities