General Counsel (m / f / d)

Deep Blue Recruitment; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An exciting opportunity awaits at a high-growth global SaaS company seeking a General Counsel to lead its legal function. This pivotal role involves shaping legal strategy, corporate governance, and compliance as the company prepares for an IPO. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in corporate law and regulatory matters, especially within tech businesses. As a strategic partner to the leadership team, you will oversee legal operations, negotiate high-value agreements, and build a high-performing legal team. Join this innovative firm and make a significant impact as it scales towards its public offering!

Qualifikationen

• Extensive experience with high-growth tech companies, particularly from Series C to IPO.
• Strong background in corporate governance and regulatory compliance.

Aufgaben

• Act as a strategic partner advising on corporate governance and IPO readiness.
• Oversee legal operations, leveraging legal tech and AI for efficiency.

Kenntnisse

Corporate Law

Regulatory Compliance

Negotiation Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Legal Strategy

Commercial Law

Data Protection Law

Ausbildung

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent

Tools

Legal Tech

AI Tools for Legal Operations

Jobbeschreibung

Deep Blue Recruitment is hiring a General Counsel (GC) on behalf of a high-growth global SaaS company. This is a unique opportunity to join the leadership team and head up a mid-sized, international legal function.

With the company aiming to go public in 3-4 years, the GC will play a critical role in shaping legal strategy, corporate governance, compliance, and commercial deal-making.

This role is ideal for a strategic, hands-on legal leader with a pragmatic approach, a strong background in corporate and regulatory matters, and experience supporting high-growth tech businesses.

Tasks

1. Act as a strategic partner to the CEO, CFO, and Supervisory Board, advising on corporate governance, M&A, fundraising, secondary transactions, and IPO readiness.
2. Oversee and scale legal operations, leveraging legal tech and AI to drive efficiency in a fast-paced SaaS environment.
3. Develop and streamline legal frameworks to reduce contract cycle times and enhance deal velocity.
4. Lead negotiations on high-value commercial agreements with enterprise customers.
5. Engage with regulators on privacy, security, and data localization requirements, influencing internal and external policies.
6. Optimise the company’s international corporate structure, including entity formation, IP management, inter-company licensing, and transfer pricing.
7. Build and lead a high-performing legal team, fostering a culture of collaboration, agility, and business enablement.
8. Manage legal budgets and resource allocation to support business growth.

Requirements

1. Extensive experience advising high-growth tech companies, particularly from Series C to IPO.
2. Strong background in corporate law, governance, and regulatory compliance across common law and civil law jurisdictions.
3. Proven track record in negotiating complex technology and commercial deals.
4. Experience working with European and U.S. regulators on privacy, security, and compliance matters.
5. Knowledge of German corporate and employment law is beneficial but not essential.
6. Broad legal expertise spanning commercial, IP, employment, and data protection laws.
7. Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, with a pragmatic and solutions-focused mindset.
8. Experience with Employee and Executive Equity Programmes is an advantage.
9. Exposure to IPO processes or experience as GC in a publicly listed company is a plus but not mandatory.

This is a rare opportunity to take on a pivotal leadership role in a rapidly growing SaaS company, shaping its legal strategy as it scales towards an IPO.

Interested? Apply today.