Junior Legal Specialist DACH

Job Description

Why Join Nexi

We are shaping the future of payments. It's an invitation to the next innovation, the next solution, the next challenge, the next connection and it all begins with you. Think of the digital tools we use daily, from virtual shopping to contactless payments. With your ideas, expertise, and ambition, you have the opportunity to join Nexi in shaping the future of digital payments within an innovative and international environment.

Why This Role Is Right for You

Nexi Germany is part of the Nexi Group, one of Europe's leading PayTech companies, operating in more than 25 countries. Innovation is at the forefront of everything we do, and we are seeking an individual who takes pride in providing legal advice that supports and fosters an innovative culture.

The DACH Legal team comprises five legal colleagues, all based in Eschborn. You will serve as a trusted legal advisor to the Nexi DACH business unit, which provides cutting-edge payment solutions to stores, retailers, webshops and other merchants across the DACH region.

In this role, you will provide legal support to group units by drafting and negotiating contracts, advising on contract-related matters and handling disputes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drafting and negotiating individual contracts, addenda and other pre-contractual documents with customers and external service providers, both domestically and internationally
• Creating, continuously reviewing and optimizing standard contracts and general terms and conditions for domestic and international use
• Provision of legal advice to business units in day-to-day operations and project work
• Support in the implementation of regulatory requirements
• Management of legal correspondence to prevent potential disputes

Qualifications:

Professional qualifications:

• Qualified lawyer (Volljurist) or business lawyer (Wirtschaftsjurist) with initial experience at a law firm and/or in an in-house legal department
• Strong communicative competencies and negotiation skills
• Experience with drafting and negotiating contracts
• Sound knowledge of German and international contract, commercial and general civil law
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken
• Fluent German language skills (essential for the DACH region)
• Proficiency in MS Office applications
• Experience in the banking or financial services sector, as well as familiarity with international card scheme regulations, is advantageous but not required

Personal Qualifications:

• A cooperative team player with strong organizational skills and a solution-oriented, hands-on approach
• Possesses the ability to analyze legal and regulatory matters with precision, develop practical concepts and solutions, and present them convincingly
• Possesses a commercial mindset
• Thrives as part of a dynamic organization
• Demonstrates assertiveness, excellent communication skills across all hierarchy levels, and a confident demeanor
• Exhibits above-average reliability, strong negotiation skills, conceptual thinking, and teamwork abilities

Furthermore, we are looking for a colleague who actively contributes to creating a welcoming and collaborative work environment. With your legal colleagues throughout Nexi, you will always have someone to turn to for support. So, even if you don't check every box above, we would still love to hear from you. Your unique potential, willingness to learn and can-do attitude could very well make you the perfect fit for this role.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package: Your expertise and contributions will be rewarded accordingly
• Hybrid working model: Flexible working arrangements to support your work-life balance
• Work equipment: We will provide you with all necessary equipment, including a grant for home-office setup
• Grow and develop: Benefit from hands-on experience and structured training through our PayTech University, designed to accelerate your career development and help you reach your full potential
• Long-term career perspective: Develop according to your personal and professional needs within our growing organization

Apply now:
If this opportunity resonates with you, we would be delighted to hear from you.

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please contact HR or the Head of Legal DACH, Petra Wagner, by e-mail petra.wagner@nexigroup.com

Please apply at your earliest convenience. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and will close the position once we have identified the right candidate. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where professionals from backgrounds can feel they truly belong.

By exploring this opportunity, you are one step closer to joining our team. We look forward to learning more about you.

About Us

Are you interested in joining one of Europe's leading PayTech companies?

Do you want to be part of a diverse team, collaborating with colleagues from across Europe? If so, you're in the right place!

About the Team

Wir sind das Ergebnis der Fusion von Nexi, Nets und Sia und sind in über 25 Ländern präsent. Mit über 80 Jahren Erfahrung bieten wir zahlreiche Möglichkeiten für persönliches und berufliches Wachstum.