Deep Blue is hiring on behalf of a fast-growing international SaaS company with a HQ in Berlin you have the opportunity to work remotely. Their mission is to use technology to create impact at scale and theyre now looking for a pragmatic forward-thinking (Senior) Legal Counsel to help them navigate the challenges and opportunities that come with growth.
Youll join a collaborative and ambitious environment where legal is seen as a strategic partner to the business. This is an ideal role for a commercially minded lawyer who enjoys variety autonomy and being close to decision-making.
Tasks
- Serve as the go-to legal advisor for teams across the business including Marketing Sales Product HR and Finance providing clear practical guidance on a wide range of topics.
- Draft review and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements including SaaS contracts supplier terms employment-related documents and marketing partnerships - helping to keep operations running smoothly.
- Advise on legal matters across key areas such as commercial corporate employment data protection and IP/IT law with a focus on balancing legal risk with business priorities.
- Lead internal legal training initiatives and create accessible resources to strengthen legal understanding across the company.
- Design and implement scalable legal processes and tools that support efficiency and enable growth in a fast-moving international environment.
- Manage relationships with external counsel on specialist matters ensuring legal support is both cost-effective and high quality.
Requirements
- Fully qualified German lawyer (Volljurist) ideally with 2 years of experience from a law firm or in-house legal team.
- Broad understanding of core legal areas relevant to a digital business - including commercial law data protection employment law and IT/IP.
- Comfortable working in both German and English; able to communicate legal advice clearly and constructively to non-lawyers.
- Business-oriented mindset: youre proactive solutions-focused and used to juggling competing priorities.
- Strong sense of ownership and the ability to work independently while staying connected with stakeholders across the business.
This is a unique opportunity to join a purpose-driven tech company at a pivotal stage of growth. Youll be part of a dynamic international team and have the freedom to shape how legal supports the business moving forward.