JOIN US! We seek a Legal Counsel (German Speaking) to join our Legal team, based in London.
Our legal team is the backbone of SymphonyAI's global operations across the Americas, UK, Europe, Middle East & Africa, and Asia-Pacific regions. Focusing on enterprise Software-as-a-Service agreements, this role offers a unique chance to develop a deep understanding of AI technology and the associated legal issues... You will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, including senior executives, sales teams, product and engineering organizations, and various departments, to support SymphonyAI's commercial goals while safeguarding its legal interests. This position will be based at our London office and will report to SymphonyAI’s Vice President and General Counsel International.
Job Description
What You’ll Do:
- Manage and negotiate a wide range of commercial transactions, including sales contracts, vendor agreements, licensing agreements, and distribution agreements, across EMEA.
- Conduct legal analysis and risk assessments for commercial relationships, ensuring they align with business objectives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide legal support for business initiatives, product launches, and partnerships.
- Support efforts to ensure compliance with data privacy and protection laws, including GDPR, DORA, Cyber Resilience Act and any other applicable regulations across EMEA, including new country laws and EU regulations.
- Assist in the review and negotiation of technology partnership agreements, joint ventures, and collaborations. Evaluate and address legal risks associated with product development, data usage, and emerging technologies.
- Help develop and improve legal processes, templates, and playboooks to enhance efficiency and mitigate legal risks.
- Stay informed about changes in laws and regulations, industry trends, best practices, and emerging legal issues that may impact the organization.
- Conduct internal training and develop educational materials to enhance legal awareness within the organization.
What You'll Bring:
- Dual qualification or law degrees in English and German laws.
- 5+ years PQE at a law firm or in-house.
- Knowledge of, and experience with, software and SaaS contracting, contract law, intellectual property, and data privacy regulations (especially the GDPR and CCPA). CIPP-US or equivalent is a plus.
- Proven experience in drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements with a keen attention to detail.
- Ability to draft and negotiate in English and German. Any other European language is a plus.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess risks and provide practical solutions, balancing legal considerations with commercial objectives.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate complex legal concepts effectively.
- Ability to collaborate and build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, across different business unites and at all levels of the organization.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Flexible hybrid working model.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
- Access to the latest technologies and tools.
- A chance to make a tangible impact on cutting-edge industrial AI solutions.
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About Us
SymphonyAI is building the leading enterprise AI SaaS company for digital transformation across the most critical and resilient growth industries, including retail, consumer packaged goods, financial crime prevention, manufacturing, media, and IT service management. Since its founding in 2017, SymphonyAI today serves 1500+ Enterprise customers globally and has grown to 3,000 talented leaders, data scientists, and other professionals across over 30 countries.
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