Legal Counsel

KEENFINITY GmbH; Burnsville (MN); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

KEENFINITY GmbH, located in Burnsville, Minnesota, is seeking a Legal Counsel to join its globally positioned Legal & Compliance team. This role involves advising on business decisions, managing a range of legal matters, and providing support throughout the product life cycle.

With a compensation range of $130,000 to $160,000, we offer a hybrid work environment focused on collaboration, ethical conduct, and professional growth. This is a salaried position with opportunities for travel.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of legal practice across corporate law, contract law, and regulatory compliance.
• Must possess integrity and commitment to ethical conduct.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on key business decisions as the primary legal authority in the Americas.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements.
• Handle corporate legal matters of the U.S. entity.

Skills

Legal practice

Problem-solving

Communication

Strategic thinking

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, economics, finance, or political science

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Microsoft Office

AI-powered productivity tools

Job description

At KEENFINITY, we are a globally leading provider of innovative and professional security and communication solutions. With over 4,200 employees in over 50 countries worldwide, our ambition is clear: we offer more than just technology – we secure, connect, and amplify the moments that matter in life.Next to our passion for technology we’re very passionate about our work environment. Based on values such as trust, appreciation, and accountability we all work together to shape the future – boldly, customer-focused and with a strong team spirit.

Job Description

As Legal Counsel, you will collaborate across functions, build trusted relationships, and work beyond hierarchies, borders, and locations. Join a company in transformation and become part of an exciting journey where innovation, international collaboration, and entrepreneurial spirit come together. We offer a flexible and hybrid work environment that empowers you to thrive both professionally and personally!

What makes this opportunity exciting? You will report directly to the Global Head of Legal & Compliance and become an integral part of a globally positioned Legal & Compliance team supporting an international business. You will work closely with colleagues and stakeholders across multiple regions and contribute to the continued development of a collaborative and internationally connected legal function. You will oversee a broad range of legal matters, provide strategic legal guidance to senior leadership and business stakeholders, and take ownership of legal operations across the business.

• Advise on key business decisions, essentially acting as the primary legal authority for the business in the Americas.
• Provide counseling and legal advice on a full spectrum of business and legal topics as well as draft, review and negotiate a wide array of complex commercial agreements and legal documents.
• Overseeand handle corporate legal matters of U.S. legal entity and its subsidiaries, including coordination and communication with governmental authorities.
• Handle contractual matters of the business in particular with regards to IT-Law related topics (e.g. AI applications, SaaS business models, software license agreements etc.)
• Act as legal advisor to the business over the product life cycle by providing legal support during product development, going to market, for quality issues, as well for day-to-day business related legal matters.
• Hire, coordinateand monitorexternal counsel for specific legal matters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, economics, finance, or political science required.
• Juris Doctor (JD) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association Membership with good standing in at least one U.S. State Bar is required.
• Must have at least 3+ years of broad legal practice and knowledge, with a strong foundation across various legal domains, encompassing corporate law, contract law, employment law, regulatory compliance, and intellectual property.
• Ethical Judgment: Unquestionable integrity and a commitment to ethical conduct ensuring organizational compliance with legal and ethical standards.
• Problem Solving: Strong problem-solving skills to creatively address legal challenges and propose solutions in compliance with legal and ethical standards.
• Must have strong communication skills both written and verbal, with ability to translate and/or convey complex legal concepts clearly to executives, employees, and external stakeholders.
• Ability to think strategically and provide legal advice that aligns with the organization’s long-term goals, which requires forward-thinking, in anticipation of legal issues and provide active solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage confidential and sensitive information, possessing skills to handle situations in a professional and diplomatic manner.
• Strong business acumen with a high degree of self-motivation, and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office, and prior experience/knowledge in AI-powered productivity tools and software is preferred.
• Experience in a global environment preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 25% is required, both domestically and internationally.

Additional Information

This position is a salaried position with a compensation range between $130,000.00 - $160,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined based on several factors, including, but not limited to, work experience and job knowledge, complexity of the role, job location, etc. Individual pay is determined based on several factors, including, but not limited to, work experience and job knowledge, complexity of the role, job location, etc.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made, to the extent they do not pose an undue hardship, to enable qualified individuals with covered disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization is not available.
• All of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Keenfinity is an equal opportunity employer, offering equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and can offer support, if needed. When everyone has a chance to contribute, we all do better. All of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

At Keenfinity we don’t just build innovative solutions — we shape a smarter, more connected world through technology. We value different backgrounds, ideas, and experiences and we’re committed to growing, learning, and celebrating success as one team. Everyone is welcome here — we foster an environment where everyone is respected, valued, and encouraged to be their authentic self.