Legal Counsel (m/f/d)

Northern Data Group; Frankfurt (Oder); Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading tech company in Germany is hiring a Legal Counsel to support their Legal Department focused on IT/Tech. Responsibilities include drafting contracts and providing legal support. The ideal candidate is a qualified lawyer with 2–3 years of experience and strong English skills. The role offers remote work flexibility and the opportunity to contribute to the company's commitment to sustainability.

Leistungen

Flexible work from home

Wellbeing initiatives

Sustainability-focused projects

Qualifikationen

• 2–3 years of professional experience in a leading law firm or in-house legal department.
• Experience or openness to working with Legal Tech solutions.
• Ability to work remotely across time zones and collaborate in an international environment.

Aufgaben

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Supporting corporate housekeeping of subsidiaries.
• Providing day-to-day legal support across business units.
• Assisting in the implementation of legal processes, templates, and tools.
• Monitoring legal and regulatory developments in IT/Tech law.

Kenntnisse

Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts

Understanding of commercial and corporate law

Fluent English skills

Knowledge of IT law

Structured and pragmatic working style

Ausbildung

Qualified lawyer in EU, UK, or US

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

As Legal Counsel, you will support our Legal Department in a dynamic IT/Tech environment with a focus on our Cloud and Data Center business lines.

Your Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Supporting corporate housekeeping of subsidiaries.
• Providing day‑to‑day legal support across business units.
• Assisting in the implementation of legal processes, templates, and tools.
• Monitoring legal and regulatory developments in IT/Tech law.
• Supporting the use of Legal Tech solutions within the department.

Profil

• Qualified lawyer in EU, the UK, or the US.
• 2–3 years of professional experience, ideally in a leading law firm or in‑house legal department.
• Solid understanding of commercial and corporate law; knowledge of IT law is an advantage.
• Strong interest in IT‑technology.
• Experience or openness to working with Legal Tech solutions.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• Structured, reliable, and pragmatic working style.
• Fluent English skills (written and spoken); German is an advantage.
• Ability to work remotely across time zones and collaborate in an international environment.

What We Offer

With us, you will work towards the future of HPC: From new, sustainable building methods for data centers to cooling concepts to software solutions for accelerated compute.

Your approaches count: In official exchange formats or spontaneously at the coffee machine. At Northern Data, it's the best idea that counts - not the hierarchy. We're looking forward to getting your inputs!

You make the difference in the company: Unlike in established corporations, at Northern Data you will really help shape things. From implementing new departments, to optimizing processes and culture.

Best‑in‑class partners: The best work with Northern Data. This means a knowledge and time advantage from which your career and our customers benefit equally.

Green by heart: Sustainability is at the core of Northern Data. With us, you actively work on the carbon neutrality of datacenters worldwide. Beginning with our infrastructure and continuing with the solutions for our clients, we work towards a green future.

Home Office facts: Work with our international and virtual team flexible from home. And of course, your hardware wishes will be fulfilled to make your ideas for the next level HPC come true.

Your wellness matters: At Northern Data we have regular wellbeing initiatives that are designed to promote wellness, diversity, inclusion, and much more, ensuring a supportive and enriching environment for our global team.

Important note: Please be advised that a valid work permit for Germany is required for non‑EU citizens. Unfortunately, applications without a valid work permit and sufficient German language skills may not be considered.