Senior Legal Counsel* (G&A)

Software; Leipzig; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Ein etabliertes Unternehmen sucht einen erfahrenen Senior Legal Counsel, um strategische rechtliche Unterstützung zu bieten. Diese spannende Rolle umfasst die Trennung von Geschäftseinheiten, Unterstützung bei kommerziellen Transaktionen und enge Zusammenarbeit mit verschiedenen Abteilungen. In einem dynamischen Umfeld werden Sie rechtliche Risiken identifizieren und minimieren sowie das Unternehmen bei der Einhaltung gesetzlicher Vorschriften unterstützen. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für Recht haben und in der Softwarebranche arbeiten möchten, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie.

Leistungen

Hybrides Arbeitsmodell

Medizinische Leistungen

Unterstützung durch Mitarbeiterhilfeprogramm

Einmalige Zahlung zur Verbesserung des Homeoffice

Qualifikationen

• Mehrere Jahre juristische Erfahrung, idealerweise in einer internationalen Kanzlei.
• Erfahrung in der Trennung von Geschäftseinheiten oder Unternehmensumstrukturierung.

Aufgaben

• Rechtliche Expertise bei der Trennung von Geschäftseinheiten bereitstellen.
• Verträge im Zusammenhang mit der Trennung entwerfen und verhandeln.
• Unterstützung des Vertriebsteams bei komplexen kommerziellen Geschäften.

Kenntnisse

Rechtskenntnisse

Analytisches Denken

Verhandlungsgeschick

Geschäftsverständnis

Kommunikation

Problemlösungskompetenz

Selbstständigkeit

Ausbildung

Vollqualifizierter Anwalt in Deutschland

Fortgeschrittenes Jurastudium

Jobbeschreibung

Locations: Berlin; Cologne; Darmstadt; Dusseldorf; Hamburg; Leipzig; Marburg; Saarbrucken; Stuttgart or remote

Software AG helps companies to manage and optimize their operations, infrastructure and technology with products that simplify complexity, increase transparency and prepare organizations for change.

Trusted by the world’s best brands for more than 50 years, Software AG’s AI-enabled process intelligence, application development, high-performance database, and strategic portfolio management solutions are used by banks, retailers, manufacturers, governments and more.

The General and Administrative (G&A) service is at the crux of Software AG’s operational excellence. This critical function drives efficiency across finance, legal, HR, and IT, enabling all teams to succeed in a fast-paced, innovative environment. The role will support the execution of daily operations, optimizing resources and empowering strategic decision-making that fuels company growth.

Be you, join us.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join our legal team as an individual contributor at Software AG. The primary focus of this role is to provide strategic legal support for the separation of business units, including addressing corporate governance, compliance, and legal structuring matters. Additionally, this role will provide legal guidance and support for the closing of sales deals, commercial transactions, and other business operations as needed.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of corporate and IT law, excellent negotiation and drafting skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

• Separation of Business Units:

  • Provide legal expertise in planning and executing the separation of business units.

  • Draft and negotiate agreements related to the separation, such as transition services agreements, licensing arrangements, and shared services agreements.

  • Advise on corporate governance, entity structuring, and compliance issues related to the separation.

  • Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with corporate transactions and ensure adherence to applicable laws and regulations throughout the separation process.

• Commercial and Transactional Support:

  • Draft, review, and negotiate software licensing, SaaS, professional services, and partnership agreements.

  • Support the sales team in closing complex commercial deals, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

  • Provide practical legal advice to business units on day-to-day operations, risks, and opportunities.

• Collaboration:

  • Partner with internal stakeholders, including finance, HR, product, and operations, to achieve business goals while managing legal risks.

  • Liaise with external counsel when necessary to handle specialized legal matters or litigation.

Skills & Competencies

• Legal Expertise: Strong knowledge of corporate and IT law.

• Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyze complex legal issues and provide actionable recommendations.

• Negotiation: Excellent negotiation and drafting skills, with a focus on minimizing risks and achieving favorable outcomes.

• Business Acumen: Understand the software industry, including business models and regulatory requirements.

• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain legal concepts clearly to non-legal stakeholders.

• Problem-Solving: Proactive and solutions-oriented, with a practical approach to managing legal challenges.

• Independence: Self-motivated and capable of managing multiple priorities independently.

Experience Required

• Several years of legal experience, preferably including time at an international law firm and/or as in-house counsel in the software or technology sector.

• Demonstrated experience with business unit separations, or corporate restructuring.

• Strong familiarity with software licensing, SaaS, commercial contracts and the legal support of sales organizations.

Education Required

• Fully qualified lawyer in Germany or advanced law degree with high academic standing (equivalent to Germany’s second state exam).

What’s in it for you?

• Earn competitive total compensation and receive comprehensive country-specific medical and other benefits.

• Enjoy time and location flexibility with our Hybrid Working Model, which allows a remote workshare of up to 60%. Work anywhere in your country or abroad for up to 10 days per year.

• Set yourself up for success in your new role by upgrading your home office space using your one-time hybrid work payment.

• Lean on the Employee Assistance Program for support during some of life’s most common but difficult challenges.

INTERESTED?

We look forward to receiving your complete application documents. Your application should include a short covering letter, a CV and your training and work references.

Your contact:
Seline Müller, Manager Recruiting

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