Job Description

We’re working with a late-stage, VC-backed technology company that is scaling rapidly across multiple markets. They are strengthening their legal function and are looking for a Legal Counsel to support commercial matters, data protection, and broader operational strategy across the business.

Tasks

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements (including customer, supplier, SaaS, and partnership contracts).
• Leading on data protection and privacy matters, including advising on GDPR and other applicable frameworks.
• Supporting the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of privacy policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Working closely with product and engineering teams on data-related issues, including product launches, data use, and risk assessments.
• Advising on data processing arrangements, including DPAs, international data transfers, and vendor onboarding.
• Contributing to the design and optimisation of scalable legal and operational processes as the company grows.
• Collaborating cross-functionally with teams such as commercial, product, security, and operations.

Requirements

• Fully qualified German lawyer ( Volljurist:in).
• Relevant post-qualification experience, gained in private practice and/or in-house, with exposure to commercial contracts and data protection.
• Strong experience drafting and negotiating a range of commercial agreements (e.g. SaaS, customer, supplier, and partnership contracts).
• Good working knowledge of data protection and privacy frameworks (in particular GDPR), with the ability to advise on practical implementation.
• Experience supporting or advising on data-related matters such as DPAs, international data transfers, and internal policies/processes.
• Commercially minded, with a pragmatic approach to balancing legal risk and business objectives.
• Able to operate autonomously in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and performance-related bonus.
• Flexible and hybrid working setup, with a high level of autonomy.
• Learning and development budget to support your professional growth.
• Modern, international work environment with a collaborative culture.
• Wellbeing support, including mental health resources.
• Regular team events and offsites.

Interested? Apply today or message Peter Clark for a confidential chat.