Junior Legal Counsel with German

Company Description

Endava is a public technology company with over 20 years of experience partnering with some of the world's leading companies in Finance, Insurance, Telecommunications, Media, Technology, and Retail. Endava supports its clients across the full technology lifecycle, from ideation to production, through services such as Digital Evolution, Agile Transformation, and Automation.

With a growing focus on AI, data, and cloud capabilities, Endava empowers organizations to become more engaging, responsive, and efficient. By combining deep industry knowledge with technical expertise, the company helps clients deliver cutting-edge, scalable solutions tailored to their business needs.

Endava has over 10,000 employees located in offices in North America, Western Europe, Asia-Pacific (APAC) region as well as in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and delivery centers in Romania, Moldova, Bulgaria, Serbia, Macedonia, Argentina, Uruguay, Venezuela, and Colombia. In addition to investing in long-term customer relationships, Endava continues to prioritize providing rewarding and challenging careers for its people, establishing itself as an employer of choice in several regions through its hybrid work model, learning culture, and focus on inclusion.

Job Description

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are seeking a highly skilled, motivated and detail-oriented Junior Legal Counsel with at least one (1) year work experience to join our dynamic global legal team. Reporting to Legal Counsel DACH based in Cluj-Napoca, the successful candidate will play a critical role in contract lifecycle management, reviewing short-form agreements, and handling legal administrative tasks. This position also presents a unique opportunity to develop competencies in legal technology and participate in the evolution of legal operations in an AI-enhanced environment. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Law with 1 year work experience at a law firm or corporate in-house legal environment. C1 or greater German and English proficiency is mandatory, as the role involves frequent interaction with international teams and stakeholders. This position is hybrid (in-person/remote), with an in-office requirement of 40% of the month. Ideally, the role would be based in Cluj-Napoca, but Bucharest, Timișoara, or Iași are also possible.

MAIN DUTIES

• Review, draft, and coordinate agreements such as NDAs, service contracts, contract amendments, Statements of Work, order forms, Supplier contracts, DPAs and other legal and commercial documents in German and English;
• Support in contract management, contract review automation and Legal AI projects;
• Perform legal administrative functions, including organizing documentation, managing signatures, and maintaining internal legal trackers;
• Engage with internal stakeholders across multiple functions (e.g. Sales, Procurement, Finance, Compliance, Security) to ensure alignment with business objectives and mitigate business risks;
• Undertake legal research and know-how;

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Law degree from a recognized institution.
• Experience: at least one (1) year of work experience, preferably at a law firm or corporate in-house legal environment.
• Language Proficiency: C1 or greater German and English proficiency (written and spoken).
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in legal research tools and Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with contract management software is a plus.

Key Competencies:

• 1 year previous experience in the legal sector (at corporate or in law office) related to contracts or contract management;
• Previous experience in dealing with commercial contracts and GDPR matters;
• Previous experience of CLM tool/contract database;
• Previous experience working in an international environment;
• Ability to assess commercial risks;
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural, cross-functional environment;
• Ability to pick things up quickly including a willingness to broaden experience and knowledge;
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience dealing with senior stakeholders;
• Demonstrate a positive attitude, the ability to work with others;
• Strong ethics, integrity, and values including ability to maintain confidentiality with respect to agreement contents and other highly sensitive business matters and projects required;
• Excellent time management skills and ability to managing multiple tasks and work under pressure with strict deadlines effectively in a fast-changing business environment.

Additional Information

Offers and Benefits:

• Opportunity to work in a Global Organization
• Career Development opportunities
• Training opportunities
• Hybrid working model
• Flexible working hours
• Travel opportunities
• Competitive salary package

• Work/Life benefits:

• Private medical insurance

• Meal tickets
• Wellbeing programs
• Replacement days (for National Holiday taking place on a weekend)

At Endava, we're committed to creating an open, inclusive, and respectful environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their best. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives—because we know that inclusive teams help us deliver smarter, more innovative solutions for our customers. Hiring decisions are based on merit, skills, qualifications, and potential. If you need adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know.