Legal Counsel

Köln, Hybrid

Full or part-time

Permanent employee

70,000 - 80,000 € per year

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ISCC – International Sustainability and Carbon Certification is one of the leading certification systems for sustainability, traceability and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Our activities and impact are expanding and our teams are growing exponentially since the last 3 years.

We are currently strengthening our Legal function and are looking forward to welcoming you as our new Legal Counsel at ourISCC headquarters in Cologne.

If you are passionate about sustainability and would like to join a culturally certified **Great Place to Work®**company with highly motivated and diverse teams making a real difference, we look forward to your application!

Your main duties will be:

Acting as the first internal point of contact for legal matters, providing practical and business-oriented legal advice
Identifying, assessing, and mitigating legal, contractual, and operational risks across the organization
Reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and managing NDAs, T&Cs, supplier contracts, MoUs, and other legal documents, including full contract lifecycle management
Managing and maintaining contract documentation, templates, and the central contract repository
Supporting governance, risk & compliance (GRC) processes and contributing to the continuous development of legal frameworks and policies
Providing legal support in compliance matters, internal investigations, and remediation activities
Advising on data protection and privacy topics in close collaboration with the DPO/CISO
Coordinating and managing external legal advisors, including selection, communication, and cost control
Supporting legal aspects of HR-related matters and internal policies
Developing and implementing standardized legal processes, templates, and documentation standards across the organization
Ensuring consistency, transparency, and legal quality across all contractual documentation
Supporting trademark and insurance-related legal matters where required

Your profile

Second state examination in law (German)
At least 3-5 years of professional legal experience, ideally with at least 3 years in an in-house legal department
Solid experience in contract law, commercial law, and corporate legal matters
Strong knowledge of governance, compliance, and risk management frameworks (GRC)
Practical experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts (e.g. NDAs, supplier agreements, service contracts)
Familiarity with data protection and privacy topics is a strong advantage
Experience in digital services, procurement, or certification-related environments is a plus
High level of integrity, confidentiality, and reliability when handling sensitive matters
Excellent communication skills and ability to advise stakeholders in a business-oriented manner
Excellent English and German language skills (C1-C2, written and spoken)

Why us?

We are an international and diverse team of passionate and experienced experts, joining forces for a sustainable future! We believe thatour team is our core asset and we support our people as best we can.

To help you build your future and thrive with us, we offer:

Great Team Environment

Various team events throughout the year (Celebrating Diversity, Summer Team Event, Christmas Party)
Close collaboration with our sister companies Meo Carbon Solutions GmbH, GRAS Global Risk Assessment Services, 4C Services, ClimatePal, and TYC
The opportunity to work independently and shape processes

Individual learning and development plan

Professional onboarding to help you have an ideal start with us
Frequent feedback sessions to ensure a high quality of communication and mutual reflection
Many free language classes
Access to several trainings as well as specific technical courses
We promote from within!

Work-Life Balance

Hybrid set-up
Full-time or part-time(at least 30 hours / week)
4 weeks remote workat a place of choice (after probation)
Flexible working hours and trust based working time
30 vacation days and 3 additional vacation days (Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, Carnival Monday)
Sabbatical options

Financial benefits

A generous pension scheme (bAV) in line with our sustainability values
JobTicket/Deutschlandticket
Annual bonus schemebased on performance

Wellness Programs

Subsidized Urban Sports Club
Health weekspromoting healthy habits in personal and professional life

Ready to join our team?

Then we would be happy to hear from you soon! Please apply via the button below with a meaningful cover letter, CV and any relevant certificates.

We are looking forward to your application and hope to welcome you in our team soon!

We are a company with equal opportunities for everyone and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, race, gender or any other criteria that is not a professional qualification for an open position.

About us

ISCC – International Sustainability and Carbon Certificationis a globally applicable and leading certification system designed to enhance traceable, sustainable, deforestation-free, and climate-friendly supply chains. ISCC certifications are widely recognised and cover sustainable agricultural biomass, biogenic wastes and residues, non-biological renewable materials and recycled carbon-based materials. The development and implementation of different certification standards is ISCC’s tool to promote its mission to mitigate climate change and bring more traceability into global markets and supply chains.To date, ISCC holds more than 15,800 valid certificates in 130 countries.

Our close-knit team of dedicated, supportive, and highly motivated professionals atISCC come from a variety of backgrounds, which contributes to the diverse and dynamic work environment. We all work together with a shared enthusiasm for sustainability and a common objective. We look forward to having you join our team at the ISCC headquarters in Cologne if you think we are a good fit for you.

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