Job Description

Ready to lead, disrupt and reinvent the sleep industry?

We are

Emma – The Sleep Company

. Founded in 2015, we’ve become the world’s largest D2C sleep brand, available in over 35 countries with more than 25 stores across Europe. Recommended by leading consumer associations in EMEA, APAC, and the Americas, we develop the best sleep comfort products that empower our customers to awaken their best every day.

At Emma, we are a community of smart, driven people, united by a strong culture of collaboration, teamwork, and knowledge sharing. We think big, take ownership, and are empowered to drive meaningful impact. Through hands-on experience, mentorship, and continuous learning, we drive our own growth and learning. With Emmies from over 60 nationalities and offices across multiple regions, our diverse perspectives enrich our workplace culture.

Ready to shape the future of sleep with us? Let’s make it happen!

We are looking for a

Paralegal

to support our

German Country Team

and work closely with our

Head of Germany Ecommerce

, our

Legal Team

, and

external law firms

. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a

fast-paced, international scale-up

environment and wants to

grow their career in commercial, competition, and advertising law

.

What you´ll do:

Work independently and as part of the

German Country Team

, collaborating closely with the Head of Germany Ecommerce, the Legal Team, and external lawyers Act as the

first legal contact

for the business in Germany, advising on

commercial law, competition law, advertising law, dispute resolution, legal operations

, and

entity management

Prepare, review, and organize legal documents

, including contracts and court filings Support the management of

external legal advisors

, ensuring timelines, documentation, and communication are well handled

Monitor EU and German legal and regulatory developments

and translate relevant updates into clear guidance for the business Prepare and deliver

short internal trainings

on legal topics for teams such as Procurement, Supply Chain, and Marketing Conduct

legal research

, document findings, and contribute to internal

knowledge management systems

Maintain legal records and ensure

compliance

with internal policies and regulatory requirements

Who we´re looking for:

Degree in

Law

or

Business Law

(

Wirtschaftsjurist/in

) and

at least 1 year of relevant work experience

Strong understanding of the

German legal system

Experience or strong interest in

competition law, advertising law, commercial law

, or

dispute resolution

Excellent

legal research skills

and the ability to break down complex information clearly Confident in

drafting and reviewing legal documents

Highly

organized

, structured, and detail-oriented with the ability to manage

multiple priorities

Strong communication skills with both

internal stakeholders

and

external legal partners

Comfortable using

Microsoft Office

and familiar with

legal tech tools

such as

Jira, Luminance

, or similar platforms A

team player

who thrives in a

collaborative, fast-paced environment

Fluent in German

with strong

English

communication skills

What we offer:

A role with real impact and ownership from day one A hybrid home office policy that allows you to determinewhich 22 days per quarter you work from home A steep learning curve and the opportunity to grow within a global legal and compliance team A dynamic, international environment with smart, supportive colleagues Hybrid work setup with flexibility and autonomy Regular team events, learning opportunities, language development opportunities, and a culture that values bold thinking And of course: an amazing sleep setup with our Emma products!

Become an Emmie

Emma is transforming the world of sleep -

and we want the highest-performing people to help us pull it off.

We want you. But only if you're willing to go all in. Only if you're willing to question, disrupt, innovate, and create from the ground up.



We proudly celebrate diversity. We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to promoting inclusion in our workplace. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, ethnic origin, religion or belief, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.

Our aim is to get back to you in a couple of days, however, we are currently receiving a large number of applications and this might lead to a delay in the process. We will get back to you as soon as possible!