General Counsel / Senior Legal Counsel (12 months maternity cover)

About Dealfront

We are a remote-first, international SaaS company helping businesses maximize their revenue potential in Europe and the US with our Go-To-Market SaaS Platform. We are the successful merger of Leadfeeder and Echobot, bringing two industry leaders together.

What makes us unique? With origins in Finland and Germany, the country with the highest privacy standards in Europe, Dealfront was born with compliance and transparency in its DNA. This ensures that our users know exactly where their data originated. Compliance does not affect companies' earnings.

We have over 270 dealfronters around the world in 40 countries. Join us and help us continue our mission to be the leading Go-To-Market platform that helps B2B companies win deals in Europe.

Position Overview

Are you a seasoned legal professional ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic and innovative environment? We're offering a unique fixed-term opportunity (with a possibility for extension) for a 12-month maternity cover, starting September 2024. Reporting directly to the CEO, you'll spearhead our small but exceptional legal and compliance team, handling a diverse range of tech-focused matters both locally in Germany and on an international scale.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal counsel to executives across various domains including data protection, labor law, commercial law, partnerships, and international ventures.
• Collaborate closely with management to develop robust defense strategies and ensure efficient compliance.
• Establish and enforce internal governance policies, conducting regular compliance checks.
• Conduct in-depth research and analysis of risk factors associated with business decisions, offering proactive legal guidance.
• Engage in negotiations with external parties such as regulators, external counsel, and customers.
• Partner with product teams to offer legal insights on commercial and data protection aspects.
• Draft and finalize agreements, contracts, and legal documents to safeguard the company's legal interests.
• Offer clear explanations of legal terms and specifications to all departments within the organization.
• Uphold the highest standards of integrity and responsibility in all legal matters.
• Stay abreast of legislative changes and ensure compliance with evolving regulations.

Requirements

• Fully qualified lawyer in German law (additional legal master/bachelor degree in other jurisdiction a plus)
• 5+ years relevant work experience with an in-house/international law firm
• Knowledgeable and experienced with commercial law, IP/IT and GDPR
• Prior experience leading a legal & compliance team
• Appetite to work on different kind of legal matter in a multinational work environment
• Excellent command of English and German (additional other European language is considered a plus)

Benefits

• Flexible working hours as well as the possibility to work fully remotely or in one of our offices or in a hybrid model
• Additional vacation days, company laptop, and access to gym discounts - tailor your benefits to suit your preferences.
• Enjoy flat hierarchies, streamlined decision-making, and real development opportunities.
• A corporate culture allowing personal growth and defined by camaraderie, success, and mutual respect.
• Work in a modern office with amenities like a rooftop terrace, massage chair, candy bar, regular team events, and more.

Seize this opportunity to lead and innovate in a vibrant legal landscape. If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you! Apply now and be part of our journey towards excellence.