BridgehouseLaw LLP
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina, United States (On-site)
Position: Director, German Desk, Office of the Chairman | Executive Operations (Senior German-English Executive Support)

Language Requirements To Be Considered For This Role: German and English - Fluency In Both

Posted
07/23/2026

BridgehouseLaw LLP BridgehouseLaw LLP is an internationally active law firm headquartered in the heart of Uptown Charlotte. With offices in the United States, Germany, Canada, and Latin America, we help entrepreneurs, investors, and multinational companies succeed across borders.

Our work extends beyond practicing law. We connect people, businesses, and opportunities through legal counsel, strategic business advice, and a global network of independent law firms.

We're looking for an exceptional professional to lead the Office of the Chairman and become the operational force behind an internationally recognized attorney, entrepreneur, author, and speaker.

This is not a traditional administrative role.
This is a role for someone who wants to build, not simply support.
This role is in Charlotte, North Carolina (not remote or hybrid)

The ideal candidate would be someone who thrives with autonomy, is organized, detail-oriented, self-managed who doesn’t need constant oversight, yet knows what it takes to accomplish tasks.

The Role (Read This Carefully)

As Director, German Desk, Office of the Chairman | Executive Operations, you will work directly with Chairman Reinhard von Hennigs, supporting executive leadership, business development, and strategic initiatives across North America and Europe.

You will manage priorities, coordinate relationships, oversee executive operations, and ensure that ideas become action.

To learn more about BridgehouseLaw, BridgeAlliance, and Chairman Reinhard von Hennigs, please visit our websites.

No two days are alike - and that's exactly what makes this opportunity unique.

Executive Office Leadership

• Speak more German than English in a day, on the phone, in meetings, with clients, and team members (native level conversations, not AI supported)
• Manage a dynamic executive calendar and changing priorities
• Coordinate domestic and international travel
• Prepare in German language (or in English) executive briefings, reports, presentations, and meeting materials
• Draft executive correspondence and manage confidential communications in German and English
• Ensure priorities, commitments, and follow-ups are executed on time

Business Development & Relationship Management

• Support German client development and referral relationships, primarily in the German speaking DACH region), but also globally
• Coordinate networking meetings in Germany and worldwide, conferences, and follow-up activities
• Track opportunities and relationship touch points
• Assist with business development presentations and proposals

International Coordination

• Coordinate communication with international law firms, alliance members, and business organizations
• Support cross-border initiatives and leadership meetings
• Help organize conferences, executive meetings, and special projects

Executive Communications

• Support speaking engagements, publications, podcasts, seminars, and thought leadership initiatives
• Coordinate executive events and networking activities

Operational Excellence

• Create structure and organization in a fast-moving environment
• Anticipate challenges before they arise
• Handle confidential matters with absolute discretion
• Ensure projects move forward efficiently and professionally

Who You Are

You are someone who:

• Takes ownership
• Thinks several steps ahead
• Thrives with autonomy
• Exercises sound judgment
• Communicates professionally and confidently
• Enjoys solving problems
• Is highly organized without becoming overwhelmed
• Builds trust through reliability and discretion
• Speaks, reads, and writes both German and English equally proficient
• You don't wait to be told what needs to be done, you make things happen.

Qualifications Required

• Professional fluency in German and English language skills are essential (AI does not help on phone calls, in meetings, do not apply without the required language skills)
• Several years supporting senior executives, founders, partners, or C-suite leaders
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication in German and English alike
• Experience managing executive calendars, travel, and competing priorities
• Strong judgment and decision-making ability
• Advanced proficiency with Apple environment, Microsoft Office 365 and modern business technology
• Native German language skills are required. This position cannot be effectively performed using AI translation tools, as client meetings, Zoom calls, networking events, and day-to-day collaboration with the German Desk are conducted entirely in German with native or near-native speakers. A deep understanding of German business culture and communication style is essential.
• This is an on-site position based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Due to the collaborative nature of the role and the frequent interaction with attorneys, clients, and the German Desk team, remote or hybrid work arrangements are not available.

Preferred

• Experience in a law firm, consulting firm, financial institution, or international business
• Experience supporting business development activities
• Familiarity with CRM systems and practice management software such as Clio
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience

Compensation & Benefits

We believe exceptional people deserve exceptional opportunities.

Competitive compensation based on experience, plus performance-based bonus opportunities.

We also offer:

• Comprehensive health benefits with 99% of the employee's base medical insurance premium paid by the firm
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (Unlimited PTO) because we value results over face time
• 401(k) retirement plan with a guaranteed Safe Harbor employer contribution
• Professional development and leadership opportunities
• Direct exposure to executive leadership, cross-border strategy, and international business
• A dynamic, entrepreneurial environment where your ideas and contributions truly matter

Why You'll Love This Role
This is a unique opportunity to work alongside an internationally recognized attorney, entrepreneur, and business leader while gaining exposure to executive leadership, cross-border business, and strategic decision-making.

You'll have the autonomy to make an impact, the opportunity to build trusted relationships around the world, and the satisfaction of knowing your work directly contributes to the success of a growing international organization.

A Day in the Life
One day you may be coordinating an executive trip to Germany.
The next, preparing briefing materials in German language for a keynote presentation, organizing an international leadership meeting, following up with referral partners, planning a client seminar in Germany, or helping launch a new strategic initiative.

You may be on zoom calls with our German offices to support global client management.

If you enjoy variety, responsibility, speaking both German and English on a native level and working directly with senior leadership, you'll thrive in this role.

Why This Role Is Different
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys ownership, variety, and responsibility.

If you're looking for a highly structured, routine administrative position, this role probably isn't the right fit.

Instead, you'll gain first-hand experience in:

• Executive leadership and strategic decision-making
• Business development and relationship management
• Cross-border legal and commercial matters
• International conferences and speaking engagements
• Building and growing an internationally connected organization

Your work will have a direct impact on the continued success of BridgehouseLaw and BridgeAlliance.

Join Us
The best executive professionals don't simply support leaders, they multiply their effectiveness.

We're looking for someone who wants to become an indispensable part of an internationally connected organization.

Someone who enjoys creating order from complexity.
Someone who sees opportunities where others see challenges.
Someone who wants to build relationships, strengthen an international organization, and make a meaningful impact every single day.

If you're looking for more than another position, if you're looking for a career where your judgment, initiative, and professionalism will have a visible impact, we would love to hear from you.

Join us and help build something extraordinary and to bridge the legal and business world.