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About the Role

POP MART is seeking a qualified German lawyer to provide comprehensive legal support for its operations in Germany. This role involves managing legal risks, ensuring compliance, protecting intellectual property, and liaising with stakeholders and headquarters.

Responsibilities

Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize a wide range of contracts, agreements, and other legal documents essential for the company’s business operations in Germany.
Provide dedicated and specialized legal support for key strategic projects and initiatives within Germany, advising on all related legal and regulatory aspects.
Conduct legal research and manage legal risks in relation to the company’s operations in Germany (both offline and online).
Independently manage and handle comprehensive legal projects and advisory related to German regulatory requirements.
Develop, implement, and monitor compliance programs and policies for the German entity.
Manage corporate secretarial matters for the German entity.
Oversee the protection of the company’s intellectual property rights in Germany and support regional IP strategies.
Review and negotiate IP licensing and related contracts and agreements.
Liaise effectively with external legal counsel in Germany and government agencies.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and provide practical, commercially-sound legal solutions.
Assist the headquarters (HQ) legal team with legal affairs in relation to auditor’s reviews, adjustments of shareholding structure, M&A activities affecting Germany, and other legal matters.
Participate in and, where appropriate, conduct legal training sessions to enhance the legal knowledge and compliance awareness of internal teams in Germany.

Requirements

Fully qualified German lawyer; successfully completed First and Second German State Examinations in Law is highly preferred.
Admission to the German Bar is a significant advantage.
Alternatively, qualification in another civil law jurisdiction with substantial experience in German law will be considered.
Minimum of 5 years of relevant legal experience, ideally with a combination of law firm and in-house counsel experience, preferably within a multinational corporation.
Experience in retail is a plus.
Strong legal research and analytical skills.
Ability to independently manage projects, interpret, and apply complex German legal provisions.
Solid understanding of German contract law, commercial law, corporate law, data privacy, and relevant industry regulations.
Experience working in a transnational corporation and familiarity with navigating matrix organizations.
Excellent command of German and English (both written and spoken) is a must.
Proven ability to work independently, take ownership of assigned tasks, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Creative and pragmatic thinker with the ability to provide innovative yet practical legal solutions to complex business challenges.
Positive attitude, commercially astute, and results-oriented approach.
Strong commitment to the company's values and mission.
Proficient in legal software and technology tools, as well as Microsoft Office suite.

Skills

German Legal Operations
Legal Risk Management & Compliance
Intellectual Property Protection
Stakeholder & External Counsel Management
Headquarters & Group Legal Liaison
Knowledge Sharing & Development
German contract law
Commercial law
Corporate law
Data privacy
Relevant industry regulations
Navigating matrix organizations
Legal software and technology tools
Microsoft Office suite

Location

Berlin

Work Type

Full time
Permanent
In Office

Experience Level

Minimum of 5 years of relevant legal experience

Education Level

Fully qualified German lawyer
First and Second German State Examinations in Law
Admission to the German Bar

Salary/Compensations

70.000 to 80.000 EUR plus annual performance bonus

About the Company

POP MART (09992.HK), founded in 2010, is a leading global company in the trend culture and entertainment industry.
Centered around IP, POP MART has built a comprehensive platform for creative incubation and IP operation, empowering global creators while delivering exciting products, services, and immersive entertainment experiences to consumers.
POP MART identifies and nurtures emerging artists and designers worldwide, creating popular character IPs through a well-established IP development and operation system.
Its portfolio includes iconic IPs such as MOLLY, SKULLPANDA, DIMOO, THE MONSTERS, and Hirono.
By launching art toys and derivative products based on these IPs, POP MART continues to lead trends in consumer culture.
As of the end of first half of 2025, POP MART operates over 550 physical stores and more than 2,500 Robo Shops across the world.
Through multiple cross-border e-commerce platforms, the company has reached audiences in over 90 countries and regions, bringing joy to young consumers around the world.
Industry: Designer collectibles

Equal Opportunity

POP MART is committed to equal pay initiatives and will not ask candidates for their current or past salary.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, POP MART does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, imarital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local law.