METRO AG | Germany | 40xxx Düsseldorf | Temporary contract | Full time / Home office | Published since: 18.02.2026 on stepstone.de
Legal Counsel International Procurement, limited to 12 months (m/f/d)
As a leading international food wholesaler, METRO specialises in the needs of hotels, restaurants, caterers (HoReCa) and independent traders. With a unique multichannel mix, our around 15 million customers around the world can obtain, digitally support and network their goods both in one of our large-scale local markets and via delivery. Our international online marketplace METRO MARKETS continues to grow and offers professional customers a reliable platform. With all our activities, sustainable action is one of the company's principles and METRO is listed in sustainability indices and rankings (e.g. MSCI, Sustainalytics, CDP). With more than 85,000 employees in more than 30 countries and a turnover of around € 31 billion in the 2023/24 financial year, METRO is a dynamic company on growth rate. And in order to implement our growth strategy “sCore” effectively, we have committed clear guidelines - the fundamentals. These adhere to the common values and provide clear rules of conduct on which each and every person in the whole company is oriented. The commitment to wholesale is a clear strength in which METRO wants to further improve. With the "ONE METRO" spirit, which promotes curiosity, determination, courage, deed, commitment and trust, METRO stands as an employer for an innovative and forward-looking work environment. Further information and links are available on karriere.metroag.de. .
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Your tasks • Your profile • What we offer
Your tasks: Interface: Part of a specialized lawyer: inner team and central contact person for questions of logistics and purchasing law. Civil law: Advising cross-sector companies in general civil law issues. Purchasing Contracts: Processing of International Purchase Contracts and Legal Support of Negotiations with National and International Suppliers. Logistics: ongoing consulting of the specialist departments in the field of logistics. Contract management: adaptation and updating of contractual texts according to new legal, corporate or company-internal requirements. Coordination: management of external legal advice and preparation of opinions, decision-making templates, presentations and training documents.
Your profile: Full jury:in: both state sexamina successfully completed with at least ‘satisfactory’. Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of civil law, purchasing and logistics law. Professional experience: At least two years of practice in law firm or company (ideally). Competences: Embossed communication skills, negotiation skills and problem-solving competence. Operation: Ability to prepare complex facts structured and to implement them in practice; economic understanding. Languages: Very good English skills (ideally foreign experience) as well as fluent German skills - C1/C2.
What we offer you: Work-Life Balance: Flexible working time models with possibility of mobile work, after consultation with the supervisor, 30 days off. Continuing education: A comprehensive training offer via our own training center or external providers. Wellbeing: Health days with many health checks and information about your well-being, medical care including a range of precautionary offers, such as influenza vaccination, OTHEB support program. Exciting life on campus: free gym and sports courses, Rioba coffee bar, canteen with discounted meals for employees and many campus events. Discounts: discounted job ticket as well as discount in all METRO markets throughout Germany and many partner companies. Comfort: Very good transport connection, free parking, Jobrad. Occupational pension provision: You receive a grant from us to your pension provision. Family-friendly: Three daycare facilities on campus, childcare program. .
Location
 | METRO AG | |
| 40235 Düsseldorf | ||
| Germany |
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