At Evotec’s headquarters in Hamburg, Germany, the Global Legal Commercial Team is seeking a highly motivated and dedicated

Senior Legal Assistant (all genders)

Full-time and permanent

Responsibilities:

• Process all types of contracts and legal documents, including reviewing drafts, coordinating corrections with requesters (e.g., BD teams), and managing signature collection via DocuSign
• File fully executed contracts in the designated repository and maintain metadata
• Draft and maintain process descriptions for Legal Admin Team tasks
• Create and update training materials for BD and internal stakeholders (e.g. DocuSign use, Legal Admin collaboration)
• Support internal and external audits
• Compile documentation for due diligence processes
• Serve as admin for the Contract Lifecycle Management tool “Conga”
• Perform general administrative tasks and handle invoice processing (e.g. create purchase requisitions)
• Act as the first point of contact for internal inquiries
• (Optional) Lead and structure internal projects to improve contract lifecycle workflows

Qualifications:

• Completed commercial or administrative education
• Experience in contract management or administration (preferred)
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel
• Clear, professional communicator across departments, locations, and cultures
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities under pressure
• Self-motivated team player with a proactive mindset
• Fluent in written and spoken English and German

Further Ideal Qualifications:

• Experience in handling contracts and managing workflows
• Background in process development and implementation
• Skills in creating and presenting PowerPoint materials for international teams

Our offer:

• A position within a vigorous and exciting professional environment promoted by an open culture and a spirit of community
• A diverse, international workforce with a dynamic working environment that fosters creativity, innovations and teamwork
• 30 days of annual holiday, monthly allowance for public transportation, and in-house canteen
• Capital forming benefits, flexible working hours, holiday pay, and annual bonus depending on performance

To apply, please click on the “Apply” button and provide your application documents (CV including earliest possible start date and salary requirements). We are looking forward to getting to know you and to your application.

FR : Dans le cadre de sa politique Diversité, Evotec étudie, à compétences égales, toutes les candidatures dont celles des personnes en situation de handicap.

ENG : In the frame of our Diversity policy, Evotec considers, with equal competences, all applications including people with disabilities.