German Fluent Legal Counsel - EMEA

German Fluent Legal Counsel - EMEA Based

Position to support Head of Legal EMEA & APAC by providing legal advice and support to internal clients and external stakeholders across the organization. Work with US colleagues; based in Frankfurt, Germany, with occasional travel across EMEA.

Datasite and its associated businesses are the global center for facilitating economic value creation for companies across the globe. From data rooms to AI deal sourcing, Datasite, Blueflame AI, Firmex, Grata, and Sherpany define the future for business growth.

The bilingual (fluent German & English) Legal Counsel will assist the Head of Legal EMEA & APAC in supporting internal clients and external stakeholders on legal matters. The role will provide effective legal advice, counsel, and support to the organization and work with US colleagues.

• Good knowledge and experience of local commercial laws
• Reviewing and negotiating IT/SaaS commercial contracts and service level agreements, including vendor contracts
• Undertake research on legal topics and provide general legal advice when requested
• Assisting in the development of legal templates and best practices
• Engaging with legal counterparts of vendors and clients
• Ensuring compliance with company policies and guidelines within agreement terms

• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
• Preparing contract paperwork; advising on contractual rights and obligations, mitigating risks; compiling and analyzing data; maintaining historical information
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills – written and verbal
• Ability to communicate across cross-functional teams and with customers
• Detail oriented with strong organisational skills
• Balancing competing priorities of constituencies relative to business needs

• Law degree with 2–4 years PQE, including relevant experience in IT law, Privacy Law, and general contracting law
• Admitted to Local Bar with current license to practice law
• Contract negotiations – develop, assess, and negotiate contracts on service terms, conditions, NDAs, and commercial documents
• Knowledge of legal issues affecting software companies globally (data privacy, cloud & SaaS, AI, IP protection)
• HR/Employment law – not a requirement but highly preferred
• Fluency in German & English is a must
• Experience working in private practice and in‑house at a technology company
• PC proficiency with Windows, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Legal
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting

Datasite is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where all individuals are respected and valued. We are an equal-opportunity employer and make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.