ABOUT THE ROLE

Transparency International is currently seeking a Legal Associate (m/f/d) to join the Governance, Legal & Events Team.

The Governance, Legal & Events Team is responsible for the governance of the global organisation at Transparency International (TI-S) and it facilitates the development of and helps ensure a strong, integer and relevant TI Movement that fulfils its mission efficiently and in full abidance with the values that it promotes, also in respect of the diversity and high independence of its constituents. The Legal Associate will be part of the Legal Affairs Unit, which provides internal legal advice to many different stakeholders.

OVERVIEW OF KEY DIMENSIONS

Role Purpose: The Legal Associate contributes to the daily work of the Governance, Legal & Event Team providing legal support required across the organization to ensure full legal and administrative compliance with the requirements of German law.

Team: Governance, Legal & Events Team

Reporting Line: Head of Governance, Legal & Events

Band: Salary according to TI-S internal salary structure; for this position corresponding to band PF1 a salary starting EUR 35,175.00 gross per year depending on relevant experience.

Starting Date: as soon as possible

Contract Duration: Currently we can offer an employment contract limited for a duration of fifteen months.

Working Hours: part-time [75%; 30 hours per week]

Location: Transparency International Secretariat (TI-S), Berlin, Germany

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THE ROLE

Based in the Governance, Legal & Event Team and reporting to the Head of Governance, Legal & Event, the Legal Associate will:

  • Contribute to the daily work of the Governance, Legal & Event Team providing legal support required across the organization to ensure full legal and administrative compliance with the requirements of German and international law
  • Support the coordination of work and information flow between the legal function and other internal teams, ensuring process integrity
  • Assist in the gathering of information and preparation of documents and other work outputs of the legal function
  • Support the draft, review, and negotiate of contracts and agreements to safeguard the organization's interests and ensure compliance with applicable laws and internal policies
  • Proactively support day-to-day legal operations ensuring consistency with TI-S processes and procedures
  • Ensure legal processes are up to date and meet the needs of the team and organisation and suggest improvements where necessary
  • Undertake in-depth legal research on diverse legal topics to ensure that requested information and data is available to relevant stakeholders
  • Contribute to team-related projects and provide input into the development and implementation of legal policies, guidelines and procedures in line with best practice. A data protection focus is an advantage
  • Contribute to legal training activities to raise effective use of legal capacity and capability across TI-S and the TI Movement and assist in the organization and running of other internal and/or external meetings and events
  • Support in managing the work of pro bono lawyers
  • Support information management for the legal function, including maintaining up to date, organized and accurate filing systems
  • Respond to requests for information by conducting targeted research and  providing comprehensive responses or escalating where needed
  • Contribute to the overall functioning of the Governance, Legal & Events Team by providing proactive and ad hoc support where necessary

CANDIDATE PROFILE

In order to succeed in this role, candidates will need to meet the following:

  • University degree in law or professional qualification in law, following the German legal curriculum, required
  • Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in a legal environment, preferably within a law firm and/or an in-house legal function
  • Expertise in current German law (incl. labour law and contract law) required
  • Ability to undertake legal research with a high attention to detail and keen awareness of the need for legal accuracy
  • Excellent organisational skills and ability to effectively manage priorities and deliver to tight deadlines
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively with a wide range of stakeholders at all levels of the organization demonstrating client and service orientation
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team as well as independently with limited supervision
  • Professional language proficiency in English (working language of the organisation) essential; additional languages, in particular German, French, Spanish and/or Arabic, an asset
  • Ability to deal with confidential information
  • Good knowledge of MS Office and various internal communication tools
  • Intercultural awareness, diplomacy and political sensitivity
  • Interest in anti-corruption work and commitment to the values and principles of Transparency International

WHAT WE OFFER

Joining the Transparency International Secretariat candidates can expect:

  • the opportunity to become part of the global movement against corruption and make a positive contribution to the work of TI in the field of transparency and accountability working on a wide range of relevant and challenging issues
  • a role with purpose, working in a team of engaged and enthusiastic experts in the field of anti-corruption, driven and united by the desire to fight corruption and achieve significant and large-scale replicable impact
  • a dynamic, flexible and international working environment with peers representing 70+ different nationalities
  • a collaborative, values-based culture where people care deeply about their work and our mission and share collective responsibility for making a meaningful impact

Staff at TI-S enjoy a competitive compensation & benefits package designed for staff well-being and work life balance, incl.:

  • a relocation package incl. sponsorship of work permit if needed and eligible
  • financial contribution to German language classes
  • generous time off with 30 days of annual leave per year and flexible working times around core hours
  • remote-hybrid working model from within Germany
  • the possibility of Work from Abroad for periods of time
  • Pluxee Restaurant Checks with plenty of options nearby the office for reduced prices for meals.
  • Reduced membership fees with Urban Sports Club.
  • Mental wellbeing and counselling support by OpenUp.
  • a centrally located office in a vibrant metropolitan city with excellent public transportation connectivity at the river Spree

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates are invited to submit a CV and cover letter in English, merged into one PDF file, via the online recruitment system clicking on the button ‘Apply Online’.

Closing date for internal applications is January 30, 2026, at 14:00 PM CET. 

Only applications duly completed and received through the online recruitment system will be considered.

Please note that the application collection process usually takes up to three weeks.
If your profile successfully matches the role requirements, you can expect to hear from us within three to four weeks from the date of your application.

Transparency International is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where diversity is valued and where there is equality of opportunity. We actively seek a diverse applicant pool and therefore welcome applications from qualified candidates of all regions, countries, cultures and backgrounds. Existing permission to work in Germany is not a selection criterion and TI-S supports successful candidates in the process for applying for a work permit, if needed.

Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis and we do not discriminate on the basis of national origin, race, colour or ethnic background, religious belief, sex, gender identity and expression or sexual orientation, marital or family status, age or ability. We kindly ask applicants to refrain from including in their application information relating to the above as well as from attaching photos.

DISCLAIMER

Please note that Transparency International does not charge any fees at any stage of its recruitment and selection process (whether at application, processing, testing, interviewing, traveling or otherwise), nor does Transparency International require or need to know any information relating to the bank account details of applicants. Transparency International will also not ask you to join any group or account on social media or elsewhere.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

To learn more about Transparency International please visit our website and follow us on social media:

Website:       https://www.transparency.org

LinkedIn:       https://www.linkedin.com/company/transparency-international/

Instagram:    https://www.instagram.com/transparency_international/

Facebook:    https://www.facebook.com/TransparencyInternational

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