Legal Counsel

Aston Carter; München; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Join a world-leading software development company as a Corporate Legal Counsel in Munich. This role is perfect for a motivated attorney passionate about technology and AI, providing legal support for critical products and services. You'll handle diverse legal work, from privacy and data use to compliance and transactional support. Collaborate with business managers to create innovative solutions and manage legal disputes while fostering a culture of excellence and teamwork. This is an exciting opportunity to work in an AI-driven environment, contributing to impactful solutions that benefit millions globally.

Qualifikationen

• 1-5 years of relevant experience in law firms or international companies.
• Specific knowledge in data protection, licensing, and compliance is advantageous.

Aufgaben

• Provide legal advice on a range of issues within a motivated team.
• Support contract negotiations and develop innovative legal solutions.

Kenntnisse

Data Protection Law

Intellectual Property Law

Contract Negotiation

Compliance

Excellent Communication Skills

Ausbildung

Fully Qualified Lawyer

Business Lawyer

Jobbeschreibung

Job Title : Attorney - Corporate Legal Counsel

Location : Munich

Contract duration : 18 months

Role Summary :

Our client is the world-leading software development company dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations to achieve more. Their culture embraces a growth mindset, inspires excellence, and encourages teams and leaders to bring their best each day. By fostering innovation, they create impactful solutions that benefit millions globally. Join us in this AI-driven era to tackle cutting-edge issues, collaborate with world-class clients, and drive strategic initiatives with the support of a global community of seasoned professionals.

Job Description :

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled attorney with a passion for technology and AI to join our Germany subsidiary’s Corporate, External, and Legal Affairs (CELA) Customer and Partner Solutions (CPS) Commercial Legal team as a Corporate Counsel . This role involves handling a diverse portfolio of legal work critical to supporting some of the most strategically important products and services, including privacy and data use, artificial intelligence (AI), marketing, copyright, regulatory and commercial compliance, and transactional support for product engineering and business development teams.

Key Responsibilities :

• Provide independent legal advice on a wide range of issues and topics as part of a highly motivated team.
• Work closely with business managers to proactively advise them on legally sound solutions and support contract negotiations with customers and partners.
• Develop innovative legal solutions for individual circumstances and scalable results, implementing them in an economical and practical manner.
• Manage legal disputes, including overseeing external law firms representing us, and handle regulatory authorities.
• Create and oversee the implementation of internal compliance policies and train employees.

Experience Required :

Fully qualified lawyer or business lawyer.

Ideally 1-5 years of relevant work experience, gained either in a law firm or international company, or as a qualified entry-level professional.

Specific knowledge of data protection, licensing, intellectual property, compliance, or public procurement law is an advantage; experience with external law firms is also valuable.

Technical understanding of cloud is helpful; interest in the latest technical developments in software and IT is required.

Excellent written and spoken English and German.

Your Strengths :

Excellent self-management skills, a reliable regard for deadlines, and a sense of ownership over assigned responsibilities.

A keen eye for detail with the capacity to prioritize tasks and respond swiftly to pressing matters.

A proactive approach to teamwork, fostering strong interdepartmental relationships within the team and the Business Support Community.

Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities, coupled with the discretion to manage confidential information.

Interest in learning new tools.

Comfortable working independently while understanding the importance of teamwork.

The foresight to understand the broader context, anticipate needs, and act decisively.