Legal Counsel (m/f/d)

Permanent employee, Full-time · Berlin

Explore a new world of possibilities

At HomeToGo, we’re on a mission to make incredible accommodation easily accessible for everyone. Our team is united by a passion for travel, driven by innovation and impact, and guided by open-minded leaders at every level. Our commitment to recognizing and empowering exceptional talent is the foundation of our growth. An amazing journey of opportunity with an international team lies ahead - join us!

Your future contribution

As an ambitious (business) lawyer with professional experience, you will shape the future of the travel industry with us and apply your profound business and corporate law understanding in the environment of the online travel world. You will take responsibility, work autonomously and be part of a dynamic and highly qualified legal team that enables the HomeToGo Group to scale further. Candid feedback, as well as a dynamic and open-minded work atmosphere make you thrive and you are eager to use your analytical skills to come up with innovative legal solutions. You deliver outstanding advice, review thoroughly and take on a high variety of legal tasks in particular concerning business and corporate law as well as general civil law including commercial contracts.

How you’ll add value
  • Working closely with our experienced in-house team to advise on all aspects of business and corporate law within the HomeToGo Group
  • Working mostly autonomously with other HomeToGo business teams on civil and commercial law topics
  • Reviewing, negotiating and drafting of contracts in close collaboration with various departments and group entities
  • Assessing legal requests and finding pragmatic solutions 
  • Performing legal housekeeping and coordinating with relevant stakeholders
  • Communicating legal advice in a simple, practicable and clear manner
  • Focus areas: business and corporate law, civil/commercial law
You’ll be successful in this role if you
  • At least one law or business law degree recognized in the European Union; two state exams or a master’s degree are a plus
  • 3+ years of work experience in a law firm, corporate environment, or preferably in a mature scale-up
  • 3+ years of professional experience, ideally with a focus on business/corporate law relating to German companies
  • High proficiency in German and English (fluent); other languages are a plus
  • Diligent and reliable working style, with a strong sense of ownership and attention to detail
  • Business understanding, solution orientation and sound judgment 
  • Autonomous, proactive and pragmatic work approach with ability to prioritize and respect deadlines
  • Good analytical and communication skills; tech-savviness and genuine interest in technology (e.g. AI) are a plus
  • Open-minded, receptive to candid feedback, and possessing a direct communication style

Note: We operate a rolling recruitment approach  - no deadlines, just opportunities. Should the volume of applications become too high, we might briefly remove this posting to provide our hiring team the space for thorough and unbiased review. The role will be made available again if we decide we’re still looking for the right fit.

What we offer

Your journey with HomeToGo is a two way street - we’ve got you covered! We offer a diverse variety of benefits to enable your career development and make HomeToGo a great place to work, including:

  • The essentials: Competitive compensation package, visa sponsorship & relocation assistance*, full IT support & equipment, corporate benefits, modern offices, 27 paid vacation days a year (+ one additional day per year of employment up to a total of 32 days)
  • Career growth: 360° feedback, open feedback culture, buddy and mentorship programs from an international team of passionate industry experts 
  • Personal development: German language courses, internal and external workshops & trainings, company & team events, Wellhub, clubs & sports (e.g. volleyball, running), psychological support
  • Startup spirit: Driven by our Leadership Principles: We are fast, nimble, and results-driven - embodying a startup mentality even as a global, public company. We encourage ownership and enable each other to succeed
  • Flexible work approach: Office-led and remote friendly approach; employees are offered remote work flexibility for up to 50% of the year, including work from abroad benefits. Plus, access to a Travel Industry Card
  • Climate action: Committed to being a pioneer in green travel: We partner with Plan A to take our environmental commitment to the next level by focusing on decarbonization, reduction targets and ESG reporting, and are a proud member of Leaders for Climate Action. 
  • And so much more...

*Certain conditions apply

About us

HomeToGo is the SaaS-enabled marketplace with the world's largest selection of vacation rentals, listing millions of offers from thousands of trusted partners, including Booking.com, Vrbo and TripAdvisor. From vacation homes, cabins, beach houses, apartments, condos, house boats, castles, farm stays and everything in between, HomeToGo combines price, destination, dates and amenities to find the perfect accommodation for any trip worldwide.

Founded in 2014, HomeToGo operates localized apps & websites in more than 30 countries across Europe, North America, South America, Australia and Asia-Pacific. HomeToGo also operates brands such as Agriturismo.it, AMIVAC, atraveo, Casamundo, CaseVacanza.it, e-domizil, EscapadaRural, Kurzurlaub, Kurz Mal Weg, Tripping.com and Wimdu.

HomeToGo is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring and nurturing exceptional talent, representing various backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We are authentically candid and open-minded, fostering a safe environment for diverse opinions. Our hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business needs. We do not discriminate against race, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, political, ideological or religious views, disability or age.

We are committed to creating and maintaining a workforce of equality and diversity at HomeToGo and to provide opportunities to everyone. We therefore welcome your application even if you aren't completely confident that your experiences fit the job description criteria. We would really love to get to know you!

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