Corporate Counsel Manager (m/w/d) – Commercial Transactions

Corporate Counsel Manager (m/w/d) – Commercial Transactions

Remote, Germany

Responsibilities

• Analyze, draft, and negotiate complex customer and partner contracts, including, subscription, software licensing and services arrangements, and provide back up on other commercial agreements, including vendor agreements and NDAs, as required.

• Support the needs of the global sales, channel, and customer success teams to manage the contracting, renewal and dispute processes and drive deals to closure.
• Where assigned, advise stakeholders regarding relevant issues and risks, and ensure our agreements reflect internal corporate policies and processes.
• Aid in the adoption and execution of controls necessary to ensure compliance as a third-party service provider, including drafting, reviewing, updating, and enforcing internal policies and procedures.
• Help enable the business to execute on commercial changes by understanding and providing guidance on relevant legal, privacy, and other compliance issues. 
• Contribute to the formulation of playbook positions, the continuous improvement of department processes and templates, and assist with a range of commercial and corporate legal matters.
• Conduct and contribute to other legal projects, as needed.

Required Skills/Experience

• Fully qualified lawyer or similar qualification
• 5+ years combined experience in commercial transactions as a lawyer, in-house counsel, or Sourcing executive with experience focused on technology transactions (technology company preferred) or at an established law firm that services tech companies.
• Strong understanding of GDPR and other global data privacy laws and requirements.
• Experience with contracting under public sector framework agreements and/or with government entities, preferred.
• Sound and practical legal and business judgment with the ability to quickly assess risks, communicate those risks to business partners, and nimbly determine creative solutions to achieve agreeable resolutions.
• Possess an operational mindset to assist with driving and align to consistent and scalable internal practices and processes that support the business and corporate legal needs.
• Strong business and technology acumen with ability to assist in navigating commercial discussions with customers, partners, and vendors.
• Excellent written/verbal communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and manage deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.
• Highly responsive and service-oriented attitude.
• Extensive expertise with enterprise subscription agreements and related matters.
• Demonstrated experience in supporting sourcing, sales, channel, and customer success departments as an internal client.
• Demonstrated experience navigating data privacy and security issues in a commercial context.
• Ability to work in a high-volume environment while remaining analytical and detail oriented.
• Ability to own a process from start to finish and implement processes independently.
• Self-motivated yet able to work in a team environment.
• Proven ability to take initiative and build strong, productive relationships with team members and customers.
• Fluent in German and English.

What We Offer:

• Equity for All: Our competitive salary package includes company shares, giving you a direct stake in our success.

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible working hours with trust-based time management, 30 vacation days

• Remote Work Model: We offer the flexibility of remote working where possible.

• Top-Notch Equipment: Work with the latest Mac and IT equipment, in our stunning office located in the Messetower, Frankfurt, with breathtaking views.

• Professional Development: We offer regular training, certifications, and career development opportunities. With our fast-growing company, there are excellent prospects for career advancement.

• Social Events: Join us for regular social events, including our famous Arctic Wolf parties.