Commercial Lawyer

Position Overview:

This is a vacancy for a hybrid/on-site role at our company. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender identity.

As we expand, we are seeking a competent Legal Counsel with a Commercial focus to join our growing Finance department. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in navigating complex legal landscapes, supporting our business operations primarily in the DACH region, and mitigating risks while enabling business growth.

You'll get to take ownership of:

• Reviewing and negotiating a wide variety of commercial agreements and documents, ensuring they align with company policies and legal requirements
• Supporting business teams on commercial law matters and risks, including sales, distribution, deal structures, marketing, and competition law
• Offering expert advice on IT & Data Protection Law and IT-related legal matters, including software licensing, data protection, intellectual property, cybersecurity, and technology transactions
• Managing legal aspects of disputes or conflicts that may arise, seeking resolutions through negotiation or other appropriate means
• Contributing to various projects and initiatives, including training programs, maintaining guidance documents, CLM tool management, and staying updated on industry legislation and regulations
• Cooperating closely with the management team in all other legal aspects and acting as central coordinator for external lawyers and other legal advisors

We'd love to meet someone with:

• Full qualification of a German lawyer (either a BA and MA in law or a pass in both state-certified exams)
• 4+ years post qualification legal experience (preferably in a technology company) with experience supporting a high volume sales organisation with commercial contracting matters
• Strong negotiating skills with a proven track record in supporting a sales organisation and in negotiating a wide array of commercial agreements, including DPA, SaaS subscription, and licensing agreements
• Effective written and oral communication skills to clearly present information, and respond to questions from customers and internal stakeholders, with a focus on pragmatic solutions
• Fluent written and spoken German and English skills

You can look forward to:

• State-of-the-art, spacious offices with a view
• Subsidised lunches in our in-house restaurant
• A cycling package through our partnership with JobRad, plus additional cash incentives if you commute regularly by bike
• Opportunity to work flexibly from home
• Team get-togethers every Thursday with refreshments
• A Company Pension Plan (bAV)
• 30 vacation days a year

Ready to explore this opportunity?

Lobster is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where empathy and respect guide our interactions.

About usLobster is on a mission to connect people and data, empowering organisations to fully harness the power of their information. Our Intelligent Data Platform unravels data integration challenges, streamlines management processes, and provides cutting-edge supply chain solutions.

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