Associate General Counsel (m/f/d) at Numa in Germany, DE

ABOUT NUMA

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. 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. 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.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a sharp, business-minded German Qualified 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.

Lease Management & Portfolio Execution

• Own the end-to-end post-signing management of lease agreements across your portfolio
• Monitor and ensure compliance with all contractual obligations, deadlines, and rights (e.g. rent adjustments, options, guarantees)
• Lead the negotiation and drafting of lease-related agreements (e.g. amendments, subleases, side agreements)
• Translate contractual provisions into practical operational guidance and ensure proper implementation
• Oversee key commercial aspects such as deposits, guarantees, and landlord/tenant obligations

Business Partnering

• Act as the primary legal contact for General Managers, Operations, Asset Management, and Finance
• Provide pragmatic, business-oriented advice on real estate and lease-related matters
• Support day-to-day legal requests (tickets, ad-hoc issues)

Regulatory & Compliance

• Ensure regulatory compliance of properties and operations, including:
  • Permits and licenses
  • Local regulatory requirements across jurisdictions
• Monitor compliance and coordinate with internal teams and external advisors

Disputes & Litigation

• Manage disputes and litigation across your portfolio
• Instruct and coordinate external counsel and ensure efficient, business-oriented handling

Process Optimization, Legal Tech & AI

• Develop and implement guidelines, playbooks, and standardised processes to ensure consistent and scalable handling of legal matters
• Contribute to building a centralised legal knowledge base and documentation standards
• Drive efficiency and scalability across high-volume legal workflows
• Support and implement legal tech and AI solutions, in particular:
  • Automation of contract and obligation tracking across the portfolio
  • Streamlining internal workflows and ticket handling
  • Contributing to the development of a data-driven legal infrastructure, including a centralised lease and asset management layer

ABOUT YOU

• Fully qualified German lawyer (Volljurist) with at least the First State Examination (Erstes Staatsexamen); Second State Examination (Zweites Staatsexamen) preferred but not mandatory.
• Alternatively, a Wirtschaftsjurist (Business Lawyer) with relevant professional experience.
• At least 2 years of relevant professional experience, gained in private practice or in-house
• Experience in commercial real estate law, in particular lease agreements (ideally in a hospitality context)
• Solid experience working with commercial leases in at least one core jurisdiction (preferably Germany, the UK, or Spain)
• Structured, hands-on, and able to manage high-volume workflows in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills and a business-oriented mindset
• Interest in process improvement, legal tech, and AI
• Fluent in English and German are a must and additional European languages are a plus

ABOUT OUR OFFER

• Empower your career: 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.
• Experience our brand: 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.

Numa 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. For more information on the processing of your personal data, please see our Privacy Notice.