General Counsel

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany.

📋 Description

• Lead the legal department.

• Oversee and mentor a team of 3 attorneys, establishing clear priorities and ensuring equitable work distribution.

• Foster a culture of collaboration, knowledge sharing, and constructive feedback within the group.

• Encourage the professional growth of each team member and strategize for the team's expansion as the business evolves.

• Define the legal team's strategy and objectives in alignment with SoSafe's overall corporate goals.

• Stay informed about the market's shift towards AI and its implications in the legal sector.

• Supervise all key legal operations: corporate governance, contracts, compliance, and regulatory risk management.

• Offer legal counsel and risk evaluations throughout the organization, serving as the ultimate escalation point for legal issues.

• Ensure that effective internal processes and policies are established and adhered to consistently.

• Track legislative and regulatory changes in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and EU-wide (e.g., GDPR, NIS2, EU AI Act) and convert these into actionable guidance for the organization.

• Act as a strategic ally to Sales, assisting the team in accelerating sales through support in quoting, offer, and contracting procedures.

• Collaborate closely with Information Security on legal and regulatory matters related to cybersecurity.

• Cultivate robust working relationships across various departments, positioning legal as an enabler rather than an obstacle.

• Manage the interaction and information flow between our external Data Protection Officer (DPO) and internal teams.

• Coordinate and oversee the engagement of external counsel as necessary.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 8 years of post-qualification experience, with 3-5 years in a commercial or contracting setting.

• Demonstrated experience in leading and nurturing a team.

• Background in SaaS or another tech company, with a strong grasp of technical and commercial dynamics.

• Proven history of supporting Sales teams and navigating commercial deal cycles.

• Extensive expertise in data protection law.

• Preferred: experience in cybersecurity, collaboration with Information Security teams, familiarity with intellectual property law, and experience with distributed/remote teams.

• 2nd German State Examination (Volljurist).

• Proficient in both German and English (written and spoken).

🏝️ Benefits

• 33 days of paid time off (PTO).

• Wellbeing and financial support: Access to Open Up and corporate discounts.

• Parental leave.

• Individual Development Budget: a personal yearly budget to facilitate your growth.

• Wellness Benefit.

• Healthcare and pension plans, availability varies by region.

• Connection & community: Virtual events, collaborative team activities, and opportunities for local meet-ups.