Legal Counsel, Commercial Contracts, Tech Contracts – Startups

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

📋 Description

• We are seeking a sharp, commercially-focused Legal Counsel to act as a strategic partner for a portfolio of rapidly growing tech startups.

• Comprehensive Contract Lifecycle: Draft, review, and lead negotiations for intricate commercial agreements, including Master Purchase Agreements, specialized Semiconductor supply/design-in contracts, EULA, and SaaS agreements.

• Legal Excellence: Maintain and enhance legal templates, documentation, and internal filing systems to ensure compliance with 'due diligence-ready' standards.

⛳️ Requirements

• Legal Qualification: Fully qualified German lawyer (First and Second State Exam) or US lawyer.

• Expertise: Extensive experience in commercial contract law, particularly within the Semiconductor, SaaS, or Software Licensing industries.

• Language Skills: Professional proficiency in both German and English is crucial, as you will be negotiating international cross-border agreements.

• Startup DNA: You excel in dynamic environments. You are pragmatic, proactive, and capable of articulating complex legal concepts to non-lawyers.

• Attention to Detail: A meticulous eye for detail while maintaining awareness of overarching business objectives.

🏝️ Benefits

• Direct influence on the growth of the European Deep Tech and Semiconductor ecosystem.

• High degree of autonomy and responsibility from the outset.

• Flexible work arrangements: you can choose to work part-time or full-time.

• Opportunity to work remotely.

• Collaborate with startup founders who are making a significant impact on the world.

• Operate like an in-house lawyer for 10 startups.

• No hourly billing required.

• A collaborative atmosphere where legal expertise is seen as an innovation driver, not a barrier: you will be part of a team with experienced lawyers, patent attorneys, and IP managers.