Legal Counsel – Commercial

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

📋 Description

• Oversee Commercial Contracting: take responsibility for intricate agreements with customers, vendors, and partners.

• Lead and facilitate commercial negotiations in collaboration with Sales and senior stakeholders.

• Provide guidance on risk distribution.

• Assist in RFP processes and strategic deal formation.

• Manage modifications, change requests, and matters related to the contract lifecycle.

• Address non-performance scenarios, including demand letters and termination notifications.

• Operate within a financial services framework and advise on contractual implications of outsourcing.

• Collaborate closely with Risk & Compliance teams.

• Create and enhance contract templates and negotiation strategies.

• Play a role in developing a scalable, high-performing legal function that aligns with business goals.

⛳️ Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor (UK), Rechtsanwalt (Germany), or Abogado (Spain), admitted and in good standing.

• At least 3 years of post-qualification experience.

• Experience at a globally recognized commercial law firm or a leading national firm is highly preferred.

• Proven experience in negotiating complex commercial agreements within the financial services sector.

• Demonstrated experience leading negotiations directly with regulated financial institutions or Tier 1 banks.

• Exceptional drafting and negotiation capabilities.

• Ability to independently manage transactions from term sheet to signature.

• High level of technical legal proficiency is expected.

• Capacity to interpret and apply regulatory requirements in a commercial context.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation and employee stock options.

• Flexible Paid Time Off: up to 5 weeks of annual vacation days and paid family leave.

• Regular team engagement activities: a budget for team activities for three quarters a year, with a company-wide event in the fourth quarter.