Legal Counsel; m​/f​/d

Business travel is challenging; we make it simple. We’re a global tech startup changing how organizations experience travel. One platform for bookings, expenses, travel policies, approvals, and insights with seamless integration into HR and Finance systems. Tumodo is growing fast by solving what slows teams down - travel friction.

About the Role

Following our growth in other markets, we're now looking for an experienced Legal Counsel (m/f/d) to support our expansion into Germany.

You'll be at the heart of our legal operations, supporting various aspects of our business with your legal expertise. From drafting contracts and agreements to providing strategic legal advice, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring our compliance and success.

Reporting to the Global CLO, you'll support legal affairs across corporate, regulatory, labor and commercial domains.

What You'll Be Doing

Contracts & Commercial

• Draft and review agreements with customers, vendors, and partners
• Manage NDAs, procurement, SaaS, and platform integration contracts

Corporate Governance & IP

• Advise on corporate structure, manage communications with Board of Directors and stakeholders; draft resolutions and shareholders agreements
• Manage German trademarks, patents, and technology licensing

Regulatory Affairs & Risk Management

• Oversee compliance for GDPR, tax registrations, and sector-specific regulations
• Handle regulatory issues and communications with German authorities
• Develop risk framework and mitigation policies

Labor & Employment

• Provide legal support on labor and employment matters
• Manage AR/debt collection, legal disputes, settlements, and employment-related matters
• Coordinate with external counsel when needed
• Work closely with Head of DACH, CFO and other executives for seamless legal advising

What You Bring

• German law degree with admission to practice law in Germany
• 3+ years legal post-qualified experience in international firms, domestic firms, or in-house (ideally in travel, fintech, or SaaS companies)
• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills - Enterprise SaaS, partnerships, and integrations experience is a plus
• Regulatory knowledge - Experience with German and EU compliance
• Experience with corporate law and corporate governance
• Deep knowledge of contractual and German labor law
• General understanding of IP law/issues
• Native German speaker with excellent communication skills and high proficiency in English (verbal and written)

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Opportunities for growth and career advancement
• A positive, collaborative work environment
• Be part of an innovative and rapidly growing SaaS startup with a global presence
• Work with a team and leadership that is invested in your development and success
• Flexible and fast-evolving culture
• See the direct impact of your work across the company and help shape its direction

At Tumodo, diversity, inclusion, and open collaboration are at our core. We believe that a team with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences drives both innovation and long-term success.

As an equal-opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all walks of life and foster a respectful, supportive work environment where everyone can thrive.