Junior Legal Counsel (m/f/d) IT Law (Wirtschaftsjurist/in)

Logistics touches every aspect of our lives - from the goods we consume daily to the healthcare we rely on. With us, your work goes beyond logistics: it enables the small and large moments of life for people all over the world.

As a globally leading logistics company with the vision to further develop our world, we offer you a secure and stable environment. Here, your work makes a real difference. Whether it is the delivery of food, the development of sustainable transport solutions, or the commitment to local communities - your work achieves more than you can imagine.

We request recruitment agencies not to submit profiles unsolicited. All submitted candidate profiles without a prior signed agreement will be considered our property and no fees will be paid. ‎ As a Junior Legal Counsel IT Law, you will help shape the future of Kuehne+Nagel's digital landscape. By providing practical legal advice on technology, software, cloud services, AI solutions and digital innovation initiatives, you will contribute to strategic transformation projects across a global organization. Working alongside experts from IT, Procurement, Information Security, Data Privacy and Digital Products, you will help balance innovation and legal risk while supporting the technologies that drive our business forward.

• Draft, review and negotiate technology-related agreements, including software licensing, SaaS, Provide practical legal advice on IT law, digital transformation initiatives, software solutions, artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.
• Support global technology procurement and digital projects by identifying legal risks and enabling business-focused solutions.
• Advise stakeholders on data protection, information security, intellectual property and technology governance matters.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of contract templates, negotiation playbooks and legal guidance materials.
• Support compliance with applicable technology, cybersecurity, AI and data protection regulations.
• Contribute to legal operations initiatives, including contract lifecycle management, legal automation and AI-enabled solutions.
• Collaborate closely with Legal, IT, Procurement, Information Security and Digital Product teams in an international environment.
• Law degree (JD, LLB, LL.M., Wirtschaftsjurist) or equivalent
• Up to 3 years of professional experience in IT law, technology law, commercial law, data protection or technology transactions.
• First experience drafting and negotiating commercial or technology-related agreements is desirable
• Knowledge of software licensing, cloud services, AI, data protection or technology procurement is a strong advantage.
• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with strong analytical skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, international environment.
• Ability to translate legal risks into practical business recommendations.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Business fluent English required; German is a strong advantage.

Join our modern Hamburg HafenCity office and benefit from a highly flexible, trust-based working environment where results matter more than presence. Enjoy 30 days of vacation, hybrid working options and a comprehensive benefits package including Wellpass, JobRad, capital-forming benefits (Vermögenswirksame Leistungen), health vouchers, employee discounts and retirement-related benefits. Work on exciting topics such as AI, cloud technologies, cybersecurity and digital transformation while collaborating with international teams across Legal, IT and Procurement. Gain hands-on experience, grow your expertise and help shape the legal framework for tomorrow's technology landscape. Malin Lemmermann Talent Acquisition Team Lead p. +49-30-403637-1500

Additional information: Home office: Extent: Maximum 90% Requirements for the applicant: Expert knowledge: IT law, commercial law </body>