Senior Legal Counsel

MAM Gruppe; Wiesbaden; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A fast-growing software company in the Greater Frankfurt Region is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to manage commercial and IT contracts, support legal operations, and partner with senior stakeholders. The ideal candidate is a fully qualified German lawyer with over 3 years of experience and a strong background in contract law. This role promises a high-impact opportunity within an innovative culture, offering competitive compensation and strong career growth potential.

Leistungen

Competitive compensation

High-impact role

Strong long-term career potential

Qualifikationen

• 3+ years of post-qualification experience at a top-tier law firm or in-house.
• Experience in SaaS or tech-driven industries is advantageous.

Aufgaben

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial and IT agreements.
• Serve as a key legal advisor to management and business stakeholders.
• Support teams on data protection and compliance issues.
• Build scalable contract frameworks.
• Manage cross-functional legal projects.

Kenntnisse

Commercial contract negotiation

IT law knowledge

Fluency in German

Fluency in English

Strong business acumen

Ausbildung

Fully qualified German lawyer (Volljurist)

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

In-House Legal Counsel – IT / Commercial Contracts (m/f/d)

Location: Greater Frankfurt Region

Company Type: Mid-sized Tech & Software Company

Our client is a fast-growing software company with ambitious expansion plans over the next few years. They are now looking to build the next generation of their Legal Department.

As Senior Legal Counsel, you will act as a trusted advisor to key stakeholders across the business, contributing directly to commercial success and growth. You’ll handle a broad range of legal topics with a particular focus on commercial and IT contracts, enabling scalability and supporting strategic decision-making.

Your Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial and IT agreements with clients, suppliers, and partners.
• Serve as a key sparring partner to management and business stakeholders on all legal matters.
• Support product and commercial teams on data protection, licensing, and general compliance issues.
• Build scalable contract frameworks and contribute to the ongoing development of legal operations.
• Partner with external counsel when necessary and manage cross-functional legal projects.

Your Profile

• Fully qualified German lawyer Volljurist
• 3+ years of post-qualification experience, preferably gained at a top-tier law firm or dynamic in-house environment.
• Sound knowledge of commercial and IT contract law; experience in SaaS or tech-driven industries is a plus.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to balance legal risk and commercial opportunity.
• Fluent in German and English, with excellent communication skills and a proactive, agile mindset.
• You are an ambitious and career-driven individual who wants to see strong career growth.

What’s On Offer

• High-impact role within a growing, innovation-driven software company.
• Direct access to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to shape the legal function.
• A collaborative, international culture that values autonomy and entrepreneurial thinking.
• Competitive compensation and strong long-term career potential include short term promotion, salary increases, etc.

If you’re a motivated and forward-thinking lawyer looking to make a tangible impact in a dynamic tech environment, please get in touch to learn more about this exciting opportunity.