Legal Counsel / Compliance

• Monitor, maintain, and further develop the association’s bylaws, rules of procedure, and other regulations in collaboration with the organization
• Advise the Federal Executive Board and Executive Management on legal and organizational matters
• Support cooperation and project agreements, mandates, and internal policies
• Provide legal preparation and follow-up for committee meetings and Executive Board resolutions
• Support disciplinary matters and internal procedures in accordance with the applicable regulations
• Manage compliance requirements and ensure adherence in collaboration with the Executive Board and Executive Management
• Clarify data protection matters together with the external Data Protection Officer
• Identify legal risks at an early stage and develop pragmatic solutions
• Help establish risk and escalation management processes
• Create transparent, traceable procedures for documentation and approvals

• Degree in law, an equivalent qualification, or substantial practical experience in legal, compliance, or governance matters
• Experience in association or corporate law, data protection, or nonprofit organizations is an advantage
• Ability to explain complex matters clearly and pragmatically
• Structured, conscientious working style and sound judgment when handling sensitive topics
• Very good command of German (C1/C2)
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365
• Experience with Teams, OneDrive, or SharePoint is an advantage
• Willingness to provide regular support for 5–8 hours per week

• Meaningful volunteer work with social impact and public benefit
• Access to a growing network spanning business, politics, academia, and nonprofit organizations
• Direct collaboration with the Federal Executive Board, Executive Management, and key decision-makers
• Opportunities to engage with entrepreneurs, executives, and experts from a range of disciplines
• Significant autonomy, scope to shape initiatives, and high visibility
• Practical experience in association law, governance, and organizational development
• Strong addition to your résumé
• Qualified certificate of volunteer service available upon request
• Flexible scheduling, compatible with a primary job
• Digital collaboration via Microsoft 365
• Thorough onboarding, a dedicated point of contact, and a two- to three-month introductory period
• One day of annual leave