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    1 Legal Department Jobs Munich

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    What do you do in the legal department?

    In the legal department, experts are responsible for legal matters within a company or organization. They advise management on compliance with laws, draw up contracts and review legal documents. The processing of legal disputes and the conduct of training on legal topics can also be part of the scope of work.

    Salary overview for legal department jobs

    The salary in the legal department of a company in Germany varies greatly depending on the position, professional experience, size of the company and region.

    • Assistant in the legal department: on average 38.700 € annually (monthly 3.225 €).
    • Worker in the legal department: average annual salary of 41,900 € (monthly 3,492 €). The salary range is from 35,900 € to 52,100 € per year.
    • Corporate lawyer/ syndicated lawyer: average monthly salary of 5,300 €, with possible bonuses.
    • Head of the legal department: average annual salary of 114.500 € (monthly 9.542 €), with a salary range of 68.600 € to 192.800 € per year.

    Important skills for legal department jobs

    • Analytical thinking
    • Negotiating skills
    • Knowledge of contract law
    • Ability to communicate
    • Detailed orientation
    • Problems solving skills

    What training is needed for the job in the legal department?

    For a job in the legal department, you should usually have completed a degree in law or a related field. An additional clerkship or training as a lawyer is often required to acquire deeper knowledge.

    Career opportunities in the legal department

    After a few years of professional experience, lawyers can rise to senior positions, such as head of the legal department, and specializations in certain areas of law, such as international law or labour law, are also possible and can improve career prospects.