As Legal Counsel at Harren Group, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our international shipping, transport, and logistics operations. Working closely with internal teams and external partners, you will draft and review a broad range of contracts while ensuring compliance with applicable legal and regulatory frameworks. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a globally operating shipping group – offering diverse responsibilities, scope for initiative, and a collaborative, hands-on working environment.
Your responsibilities:
- Draft, review, and negotiate various contracts, including but not limited to:
- Marine contracts (e.g. time charter parties, voyage charter parties, contracts of affreightment)
- Freight forwarding and project logistic agreements
- Service, supply and procurement contracts
- Cooperation agreements with international stakeholders
- Provide legal guidance on procurement, trademark, and IT law topics
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations across all business activities
- Represent the Harren Group’s legal interests in negotiations with clients, suppliers, and partners
- Support in legal dispute resolution, including coordination with external lawyers
- Oversee contract management and documentation processes
Your profile:
- Fully qualified German lawyer (“Volljurist”) preferred
- Minimum 2–3 years of relevant experience in a law firm or in-house legal team, ideally in the maritime or logistics industry
- Solid knowledge of international maritime and commercial law; experience with BIMCO contracts is a plus
- Strong negotiation, communication, and organizational skills
- Fluent in both German and English, written and spoken
- Self-driven, structured, and detail-oriented working style – even under pressure
- Team player with a flexible and motivated mindset
You don’t meet all the requirements but are ready to take responsibility and make an impact? We’d still love to hear from you.
What we offer:
- A varied role with room for initiative and responsibility
- Long-term perspective in an internationally active group
- Modern office environment and flexible working hours
- Central office location with excellent public transport connections and mobile working options
- Competitive salary based on your qualifications
- 30 days of vacation plus an extra day off on your birthday
- Health benefits, including company fitness via eGYM
- Diverse training and development opportunities
- A collaborative work culture and regular team events
Would you like to be part of a company that truly moves big things? Then apply now and bring your strengths to the Harren Group.
