In-House Counsel

Responsibilities

• Contract Execution under pressure: Review, negotiate, draft, and drive fast turnaround times on various agreements, including commercial agreements but not limited to, Software Licensing and Service Agreements, SaaS/cloud-based service terms and policies, NDAs, DPAs in support of the EMEA sales, professional services, and alliances teams. 
• ​​Cross-Functional Partnership: Work closely with sales and security teams to ensure smooth and efficient deal execution, and that agreements are consistent with internal corporate policies and processes (eg GDPR, EU AI Act). 
• Solving internal employment law matters working closely alongside HR. 
• Process Efficiency & Innovation: Identify and implement legal process improvements to support rapid deal closure. 
• Have Fun While Doing It: Work hard, move fast, and bring a positive, solutions-driven approach to challenging situations. Look after yourself, your colleagues, and the company’s interests. Act with kindness and good humor.

Requirements

• Qualified German Law Degree and MUST pass at least the first state exam (Erstes Juristisches Staatsexamen) in Germany.
• 1-3 years of post-qualification experience in a law firm and/or in-house.
• Excellent command of written and spoken German (native speaker) and English (fluent).
• Solid knowledge of German employment law.
• Familiar with and interested in technology (metaverse, AI, digital assets).
• Ability to coordinate, prioritize, and manage deadlines in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving, and demanding industry.
• Overseas legal education and/or work experience, or experience as in-house counsel of a global technology company preferred.
• Basic Knowledge of German tenancy law is highly welcomed.
• Additional language skills in French and/or Spanish are preferred. 
• Highly adaptable and service-oriented attitude.
• Ability to handle pressure and provide thoughtful recommendations.
• A can-do attitude, proactive, autonomous, resilient, adaptable, eager to continually learn and develop professionally with a collaborative and team-first mindset.




If you are interested in the role, you must be authorized to work in Germany and resume MUST be submitted in English.