Senior Legal Counsel

DeepL, Europe's leading AI company since 2017, is dedicated to breaking down language barriers and bringing cultures closer together. Our expertise in AI and neural networks has enabled us to create cutting-edge communication technologies for businesses, including the acclaimed DeepL Translator which offers 30+ languages, and DeepL Write, our AI writing companion. Our core offering includes a suite of products and tools made for businesses to communicate more effectively, both internally and with their customers around the globe.

Our goal is to become the global leader in Language AI and build products that help drive better communication, drive connection, and make real-life impact. To do that, we need talented people, like you, who want to be a part of this exciting journey. If you're ready to work with a dynamic team and build your career in the fast-moving AI space, DeepL is your next destination.

**What sets us apart**:
We are committed to innovation and to a nurturing work environment. Founded by developers and researchers, we spend a lot of time actively reviewing the latest trends in generative AI and software engineering. Known for pioneering AI technologies, we dive deep into cutting-edge research to create not only translations, but advanced language solutions. Combining our use of modern technology, comprehensive employee benefits with our open and welcoming work culture is what sets us apart.

When we tell people about DeepL as an employer, the reactions are overwhelmingly positive. Maybe it's because of the products that have helped countless people worldwide, or maybe it's because of our shared goal of improving communication for individuals and businesses worldwide. What we're certain of is this: being part of DeepL means joining a team committed to innovation and the well-being of its employees.

**Meet the team behind this journey**:
DeepL's Legal team seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join their Go-to-Market (GtM) Legal team within the growing Legal department. As a Senior Legal Counsel at DeepL, you will work closely with our GtM Legal team, the wider GtM team and other legal professionals to provide critical support and assistance across a range of legal matters. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic and innovative company that is at the forefront of the language technology revolution.

**Your responsibilities**
- Review and negotiate a variety of complex commercial agreements, including SaaS, MSA, DPAs with B2B customers.
- Provide the GtM team with advice on a wide variety of commercial legal matters.
- Support the improvement of internal processes within the GtM organisation.
Support the development of and maintain the templates of the GtM Legal team.
- Draft and conduct training and self-help materials and guidelines for both the GtM and the GtM Legal team.
- Provide administrative support for legal documentation.

**Qualities we look for**
- Fully qualified lawyer (German and/or English) or comparable with an above-average degree and at least two years of experience working in internal legal departments (preferably in a technology company).
- Understanding of the challenges of a fast-growing company.
- Experience in reviewing and negotiating B2B contracts (in German and English, preferably also in another language).
- Experience with SaaS contracts.
- Excellent communication skills, comfortable working with the GtM team.
- Fluency in English, German language skills are an advantage.
- Ability to think on your feet, adapt quickly to changing priorities and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

**What we offer**
- ** Diverse and internationally distributed team**: joining our team means becoming part of a large, global community with people of more than 90 nationalities. We're more than just colleagues; we're a group of professionals with a shared mission to connect diverse cultures. Our global presence is growing-we've doubled in size nearly every year, with our employees based in the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, the US, and Japan, and we continue to expand our network
- ** Open communication, regular feedback**: as a language-focused company, we value the importance of clear, honest communication. We value smooth collaboration, direct and actionable feedback, and believe that leading with empathy makes us better together
- ** Remote work, flexible hours**: we offer a hybrid work schedule, working several days in the office each week. This allows you to engage directly with your team and experience the unique energy of our workspace, while still enjoying the flexibility and comfort of working from home. With flexible working hours and trust in your productivity, we are in sync with your team's general locations and time zones to foster effective and seamless collaboration
- ** Regular in-person team events**: we bond over vibrant events that are as unique as our team, from local team and business unit gatherings, to new-joiner onboardings, to company-wide eve