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Senior Legal Counsel – Corporate Counsel, SaaS & M&A
Location
Germany
Posted
3 days ago
Salary
€75K - €95K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Senior Legal Counsel – Corporate Counsel, SaaS & M&A
Paxa
• As Senior Legal Counsel / Corporate Counsel (m/f/d), you will be at the heart of our internal operations. • You will be the legal engine supporting our clients as if we were their in-house legal department, while offering the flexibility and specialization of an external service provider. • You will operate on two levels: for our clients and within our company. • You will help develop and maintain our internal legal workflows, standard agreements, knowledge bases and templates. • You will be actively involved in shaping our service architecture, including how we onboard, manage and scale engagements.
Job Requirements
- First state law exam (Erstes juristisches Staatsexamen) or equivalent qualification (e.g. Master in Business Law) with above-average grades
- At least 3–6 years of professional experience, ideally in a legal department or in-house environment
- Experience in contract law, data protection, and compliance; experience in employment law and corporate law is a plus
- Interest in process optimization, tools and automation
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and strong communication skills
- German (C2) and fluent English
Benefits
- A genuine pioneer role with freedom to shape the position and direct collaboration with the founders
- Opportunity to serve clients as an external Legal Counsel
- Flexible working hours and the option to work from home
- Modern setup with tools, AI and processes
- Professional development, coaching, sport pass, and regular exchange with the founders
- Above-average compensation (base salary + bonus)
- Become part of a values-driven, growth-oriented team
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