Associate General Counsel (m/f/d)

<div class="content-intro"><h3 class="detail-block-title">ABOUT NUMA</h3> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Hey there! We’re Numa, a forward-thinking hospitality brand redefining how people discover cities. We create spaces where simplicity meets innovation, offering thoughtfully designed rooms, studios, and apartments in the heart of Europe’s most vibrant neighbourhoods.<br></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We’re not just transforming the guest experience—we’re revolutionizing the hospitality industry from the inside out. Our cutting-edge technology streamlines operations, delivering unparalleled value with no hidden fees—just real, quality experiences.<br></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">At Numa, we believe that travel should be curious and authentic, and we bring those same values to our work culture. As part of our team, you’ll experience a dynamic and supportive environment where creativity thrives, and your contributions make a real impact. We’re committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where every voice is valued, and different perspectives fuel our innovation.</span></p></div><p class="p1"><strong>ABOUT THE ROLE</strong></p> <p>We are looking for a sharp, business-minded lawyer to join our in-house legal team. You will take ownership of a lease portfolio across multiple European jurisdictions, acting as a trusted legal partner to our operations, finance, and asset management teams. This is a hands-on role that combines deep legal expertise with a genuine appetite for process improvement and legal tech.</p> <p class="p1"><strong>Lease Management &amp; Portfolio Execution</strong></p> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li1">Own the end-to-end post-signing management of lease agreements across your portfolio<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></li> <li class="li1">Monitor and ensure compliance with all contractual obligations, deadlines, and rights (e.g. rent adjustments, options, guarantees)<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></li> <li class="li1">Lead the negotiation and drafting of lease-related agreements (e.g. amendments, subleases, side agreements)<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></li> <li class="li1">Translate contractual provisions into practical operational guidance and ensure proper implementation<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></li> <li class="li1">Oversee key commercial aspects such as deposits, guarantees, and landlord/tenant obligations<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p class="p1"><strong>Business Partnering</strong></p> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li1">Act as the primary legal contact for General Managers, Operations, Asset Management, and Finance<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></li> <li class="li1">Provide pragmatic, business-oriented advice on real estate and lease-related matters<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></li> <li class="li1">Support day-to-day legal requests (tickets, ad-hoc issues)<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p class="p1"><strong>Regulatory &amp; Compliance</strong></p> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li1">Ensure regulatory compliance of properties and operations, including:<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></li> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li1">Permits and licenses<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></li> <li class="li1">Local regulatory requirements across jurisdictions<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <li class="li1">Monitor compliance and coordinate with internal teams and external advisors<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p class="p1"><strong>Disputes &amp; Litigation</strong></p> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li1">Manage disputes and litigation across your portfolio<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></li> <li class="li1">Instruct and coordinate external counsel and ensure efficient, business-oriented handling<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p class="p1"><strong>Process Optimization, Legal Tech &amp; AI</strong></p> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li1">Develop and implement guidelines, playbooks, and standardised processes to ensure consistent and scalable handling of legal matters<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></li> <li class="li1">Contribute to building a centralised legal knowledge base and documentation standards<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></li> <li class="li1">Drive efficiency and scalability across high-volume legal workflows<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></li> <li class="li1">Support and implement legal tech and AI solutions, in particular:<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></li> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li1">Automation of contract and obligation tracking across the portfolio<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></li> <li class="li1">Streamlining internal workflows and ticket handling<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></li> <li class="li1">Contributing to the development of a data-driven legal infrastructure, including a centralised lease and asset management layer</li> </ul> </ul> <p class="p1"><strong>ABOUT YOU</strong></p> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li1">Fully qualified German lawyer, Wirtschaftsjurist, or equivalent legal qualification from another European or UK jurisdiction, or an LL.M.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></li> <li class="li1">At least 2 years of relevant professional experience, gained in private practice or in-house<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></li> <li class="li1">Experience in commercial real estate law, in particular lease agreements (ideally in a hospitality context)<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></li> <li class="li1">Solid experience working with commercial leases in at least one core jurisdiction (preferably Germany, the UK, or Spain)</li> <li class="li1">Structured, hands-on, and able to manage high-volume workflows in a fast-paced environment</li> <li class="li1">Strong communication skills and a business-oriented mindset</li> <li class="li1">Interest in process improvement, legal tech, and AI</li> <li class="li1">Fluent in English and German or another European language; additional European languages are a plus</li> </ul> <p class="p2">&nbsp;</p><div class="content-conclusion"><h3 class="detail-block-title">ABOUT OUR OFFER</h3> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Empower your career:</strong> Thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your ideas help shape our future. Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and build a fulfilling career path.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Experience our brand:</strong> Immerse yourself in the Numa lifestyle with a complimentary stay. Share the love with friends and family through exclusive discounts on our stylish apartments. Connect with a global community of colleagues at our inspiring team-building events.</span></li> </ul> <p>Numa <em>values the diversity of the people it hires and serves. Diversity at our company means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognised, appreciated, respected and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilise each person’s talents and strengths. We therefore welcome applications from people of all races, ethnicities, disability statuses, ages, religions, gender identities, and sexual orientations.<br><br></em><em>For more information on the processing of your personal data, please see our <a href="https://numastays.com/privacy" target="_blank">Privacy Notice</a>.</em></p></div>