The Role
Provide in-house legal support for Coupa's EMEA commercial and Go-To-Market teams (DACH focus). Draft and negotiate SaaS, services, partner, DPA, AI and regulatory agreements; advise on EU/EEA compliance; manage legal service desk tickets; resolve customer disputes; standardize documentation; deliver training and sales enablement; partner with cross-functional teams to ensure policy-aligned contracting and operational efficiency.
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Coupa makes margins multiply through its community-generated AI and industry-leading total spend management platform for businesses large and small. Coupa AI is informed by trillions of dollars of direct and indirect spend data across a global network of 10M+ buyers and suppliers. We empower you with the ability to predict, prescribe, and automate smarter, more profitable business decisions to improve operating margins.
Why join Coupa?
🔹 Pioneering Technology: At Coupa, we're at the forefront of innovation, leveraging the latest technology to empower our customers with greater efficiency and visibility in their spend.
🔹 Collaborative Culture: We value collaboration and teamwork, and our culture is driven by transparency, openness, and a shared commitment to excellence.
🔹 Global Impact: Join a company where your work has a global, measurable impact on our clients, the business, and each other.
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The Impact of a Sr Legal Counsel at Coupa:
We are looking for an enthusiastic and sharp Legal Director/Senior Legal Counsel (DACH/EMEA) to join our EMEA commercial legal team and the broader global Coupa Legal team. You will be the go-to lawyer for the DACH Region with also exposure to multiple other jurisdictions across EMEA, reporting directly to the Head of Legal EMEA. This is a fully remote role, with the possibility of visiting our office depending on your location.
What You'll Do:
- Provide legal support for Coupa’s Go-To-Market sales organization across EMEA to help close deals and keep the business moving.
- Negotiate and draft various commercial documents, such as SaaS master subscription agreements, DPAs, AI terms, professional services agreements, partner agreements, and regulatory addenda (including DORA).
- Take over any service desk tickets assigned to the EMEA Legal team on any legal subject matter to keep the queue moving and the business unblocked.
- Advise on regulatory and customer compliance requirements across the EU/EEA.
- Get to know Coupa’s products, SaaS offerings, security, and data protection policies inside and out to build a strong foundation for supporting every line of business.
- Partner closely with the sales operations, finance, product, privacy, security and Deal Desk teams, as well as other stakeholder teams, to ensure that agreements are consistent with internal corporate policies and processes.
- Resolve customer success issues and any commercial dispute by working directly with a customer representatives and internal teams.
- Collaborate with legal and cross-functional stakeholders to help standardize documentation across, develop guidelines, and improve the team’s efficiency and effectiveness every quarter.
- Develop training materials and deliver ad-hoc sales enablement sessions on topics such as new regulations and the contracting process.
- Assist with other projects as assigned.
What You Will Bring to Coupa:
- Qualified German lawyer. A Master of Laws Degree or being a member in good standing of a recognized international bar is a plus.
- Fluent written and verbal German and English language skills is required, and other language(s) is highly desirable.
- 10+ years of relevant experience with at least 4 years in-house in the tech sector, ideally with exposure to the US software industry. You should be comfortable working directly with strategic and regulated customers, internal clients and executives.
- Ability to handle complex contractual issues quickly and work with autonomy.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Highly responsive and service-oriented attitude.
- Ability to organize, prioritize and manage deadlines in a fast-paced, evolving and demanding work environment.
- Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships within the Coupa Legal Department, across other supporting departments and with demanding internal clients.
- Talent for thinking “outside the box” in confronting new issues and pursuing novel approaches to old problems.
- A commitment to excellence and to ensuring the success of Coupa’s customers.
At Coupa, we are 100% committed to creating and nurturing an environment that supports your physical, mental, and community well-being . We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to help you and your family thrive:
Global Well-Being Perks (For All Employees Globally)
- Global Wellness Days: Enjoy two designated, company-wide paid wellness days off each year (typically the first Friday in March and the last Friday in September) so the entire global team can unplug, step away, and recharge together .
- Birthday Time-Off: Celebrate your day! Coupa provides a paid day off on your birthday or another day of your choice within your birthday month .
- Volunteer Time Off (VTO): Giving back is in our DNA. We offer 40 hours of paid VTO annually to support the community initiatives and volunteer programs you are passionate about .
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access free, confidential, 24/7/365 counseling and resources for emotional support, work-life solutions, financial advice, legal guidance, and support for new parents .
- Business Travel Protection: Travel with peace of mind. Zurich Travel Assist provides medical, safety, pre-trip planning, and emergency support during any business travel .
- Referral Bonus Program: Share the Coupa experience! Receive generous monetary referral bonuses when you successfully refer talented friends or acquaintances who are hired into open roles .
Please note: In addition to these global well-being perks, Coupa offers highly competitive, location-specific benefits packages (which include comprehensive medical/dental insurance, retirement/pension plans, and life or accident protection) tailored to your primary work location. Your recruiter will walk you through the specific regional benefits package for this role during the interview process.
Coupa complies with relevant laws and regulations regarding equal opportunity and offers a welcoming and inclusive work environment. Decisions related to hiring, compensation, training, or evaluating performance are made fairly, and we provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees.
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Skills Required
- Qualified German lawyer
- Fluent written and verbal German and English
- 10+ years relevant experience with at least 4 years in-house in the tech sector
- Experience negotiating and drafting SaaS master subscription agreements, DPAs, professional services, partner agreements, AI terms, and regulatory addenda (e.g., DORA)
- Experience advising on EU/EEA regulatory and customer compliance requirements
- Ability to handle complex contractual issues autonomously and quickly
- Experience working directly with strategic and regulated customers, internal clients and executives
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Highly responsive, service-oriented attitude and ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Master of Laws degree or membership in a recognized international bar
- Additional language skills beyond German and English
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Coupa Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare is described as comprehensive from day one for employees and dependents, including medical, dental, vision, mental‑health resources, and a no‑cost EAP. Additional options like FSAs and wellness initiatives are also cited.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is positioned around Flexible Time Off, floating holidays, and 40 hours of paid Volunteer Time Off, supported by a virtual‑first work model. These programs are highlighted as core elements of work‑life balance.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave and a digital program for paths to parenthood (including adoption and surrogacy) are explicitly called out. Resources also extend to family medical leave and, in some locations, an onsite Mother’s Room.
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The Company
What We Do
Coupa is a global technology company that helps businesses run smarter by connecting all the ways they spend money — from procurement and expenses to payments and supply chain decisions — in one intelligent platform. In simple terms, Coupa gives organizations the visibility and control they need to make better financial choices, reduce waste, and drive real impact. It’s where technology meets purpose: helping companies manage their resources more responsibly while creating a positive ripple across their people, partners, and the planet.
Why Work With Us
At Coupa, we prioritize an inclusive and empathetic workplace where every voice is valued. Our teams are proactive and accountable, ensuring we collaborate effectively to achieve our goals. The foundation of our culture rests on our people; we believe in fostering an environment that encourages innovation and curiosity.
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