Legal & Compliance Manager

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

📋 Description

• Take charge of all legal documents at Nextcloud, ensuring they are updated, consistent, and well-organized.

• Prepare, examine, and negotiate customer contracts, order forms, NDAs, and partner/reseller agreements.

• Manage and enhance our Terms & Conditions, Data Processing Agreements (DPAs), and other standard contractual documents.

• Develop and implement our compliance framework, which includes policies, training, and risk management.

• Serve as the legal advisor for public tenders by reviewing tender documents, eligibility and compliance requirements, and assisting in the bidding process.

• Act as the primary contact for data protection (GDPR) inquiries within the organization, collaborating closely with our external Data Protection Officer.

• Assist the Sales team during negotiations by providing practical, business-oriented legal advice.

• Monitor regulatory changes relevant to an international open-source software company and translate them into actionable strategies.

• Provide support for HR-related legal issues, such as contracts and terminations, in close partnership with our Head of HR.

⛳️ Requirements

• A completed legal degree (a German legal qualification is advantageous).

• Several years of practical experience in commercial contract law, including drafting and negotiating Terms & Conditions, ideally within the B2B software or technology sectors.

• Strong, hands-on knowledge of data protection law (GDPR) and experience interacting with Data Protection Officers or supervisory authorities.

• Experience in advising on public tenders and public procurement law (e.g., VgV, GWB, UVgO), preferably in a software or IT environment.

• A pragmatic and confident communicator who can simplify legal concepts for non-lawyers and facilitate business progress.

• Proficiency in both German and English, spoken and written.

• Familiarity with the software/SaaS/open-source business models and licensing (e.g., AGPL, dual licensing), with experience in a scale-up or rapidly growing software company being a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• A distributed, open, and enthusiastic team dedicated to working for and within the open-source community.

• A fun and diverse working environment.

• A product that pushes the limits of technology, supported by a global user and contributor community.

• A competitive salary.

• Opportunities for remote work and flexibility to ensure a healthy work-life balance.

• Time allocated for personal growth and educational pursuits.