German Fluent Legal Counsel - EMEA Based

Datasite; Frankfurt; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Join a forward-thinking company as a Legal Counsel, where you'll play a crucial role in supporting internal clients and external stakeholders on legal matters. This position offers the opportunity to work on IT/SaaS contracts, engage with vendors, and ensure compliance with legal standards. With a focus on collaboration and growth, you will be part of a diverse team committed to excellence in the legal field. If you have a passion for technology law and a desire to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifikationen

• 2-4 years PQE in IT law, Privacy Law, and general contracting law.
• Admitted to the local Bar and licensed to practice law.

Aufgaben

• Provide legal advice and support on commercial contracts and agreements.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and legal guidelines.

Kenntnisse

Commercial Awareness

Negotiation Skills

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Organizational Skills

Detail-oriented

Ausbildung

Law Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Windows

Jobbeschreibung

Datasite is where deals are made. We provide data rooms and SaaS technology used in M&A and other high-value transactions across more than 170 countries. We value your unique skills, experience, and ideas. Invest your talents in us, and we’ll support your growth.

Job Description:

Snapshot:

The Legal Counsel will assist the Head of Legal EMEA & APAC in supporting internal clients and external stakeholders on legal matters. The role provides legal advice, counsel, and support to the organization and collaborates with US colleagues. The position can be based in any EMEA location with occasional travel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Have knowledge and experience of local commercial laws.
• Review and negotiate IT/SaaS commercial contracts and service level agreements, including vendor contracts.
• Conduct research on legal topics and provide legal advice as needed.
• Assist in developing legal templates and best practices.
• Engage with legal counterparts of vendors and clients.
• Ensure compliance with agreement terms, company policies, and guidelines.

Skills:

• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Prepare contract documents; advise sales on contractual rights and obligations; mitigate risks; analyze data; maintain records.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and clients.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Balance competing priorities effectively.

Knowledge & Experience:

• Law degree with 2-4 years PQE, including experience in IT law, Privacy Law, and general contracting law.
• Admitted to the local Bar with a current license to practice law.
• Experience in contract negotiations, assessing, and drafting service agreements, NDAs, and commercial documents.
• Knowledge of legal issues affecting software companies globally, such as data privacy, Cloud and SaaS, AI, and IP protection.
• Experience in both private practice and in-house roles at technology companies is preferred.
• Proficiency in Windows and Microsoft Office applications.
• Fluency in German and English is required.

As a global organization, Datasite values diverse perspectives and is committed to an inclusive workforce. We are an equal opportunity employer, promoting diversity and affirmative action.