
Anke Kortig
Legal Contract Specialist
Skills

See my services


Work experience
Legal Contract Specialist
LegalShield • Freelance
May 2019 - Present • 7 yrs
Responsible for drafting, reviewing, and structuring legally enforceable contracts under German and EU law, with a clear focus on risk prevention and business continuity. The work centers on creating agreements that are not only compliant, but practical, precise, and aligned with real business outcomes. Advised startups, SMEs, and international clients on GDPR compliance, SaaS agreements, employment contracts, and cross-border transactions. Each engagement is approached with the objective of eliminating ambiguity, strengthening legal positioning, and ensuring that obligations are clearly defined and enforceable. Translated complex legal and regulatory requirements into clear, structured contracts that support decision-making and reduce exposure to disputes, penalties, and operational risk. Emphasis is placed on clarity of language, consistency of terms, and long-term usability of each document. The result is a body of work that enables clients to operate with confidence, protect revenue, and maintain compliance in increasingly demanding regulatory environments. Contracts are designed not as formalities, but as working tools that safeguard business interests when it matters most.