Head of Legal – General Counsel

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

📋 Description

• Develop and enhance InkuPlay’s internal legal department.

• Provide legal and strategic counsel to executive management.

• Draft, evaluate, and negotiate agreements with customers, partners, suppliers, and other commercial entities.

• Create and standardize contract templates, clause libraries, and legal playbooks.

• Establish effective processes for contract review and approval.

• Offer guidance on data protection and privacy issues related to products, especially concerning GDPR, digital products, and emerging technologies.

• Provide legal support for new products, features, business models, and partnerships.

• Manage responsibilities related to intellectual property, copyright, trademarks, and content.

• Assist the People team with employment law matters, employment contracts, and freelancer agreements.

• Address corporate law and governance issues.

• Develop and maintain comprehensive internal policies, including those for data protection, compliance, AI usage, and information security.

• Identify and prioritize significant legal risks.

• Oversee and coordinate external law firms and specialized advisors.

• Create a transparent legal and contract management system that tracks deadlines, obligations, and relevant risks.

⛳️ Requirements

• Qualified lawyer (e.g., German Volljurist) or an equivalent legal qualification.

• Several years of relevant professional experience, preferably in both a law firm and in-house setting.

• Experience in roles such as Legal Counsel, Senior Legal Counsel, Head of Legal, or similar positions.

• Strong expertise in general commercial and contract law.

• Proficient in drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements.

• Good understanding of data protection law and preferably experience with digital products, software, platforms, or technology-driven business models.

• Experience in IP, media, marketing, or antitrust/competition law is a plus.

• Solid grasp of employment and corporate law issues.

• Experience in creating legal processes, templates, or contract playbooks is particularly welcome.

• Ability to evaluate legal risks from a business standpoint and provide clear recommendations.

• High level of autonomy and a pragmatic working style.

• Excellent written and spoken proficiency in both German and English.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

• Collaborative and dynamic work environment.

• Flexibility in work arrangements.