Smartsheet08.05.2026

Corporate Counsel, Europe

Munich

Обязанности

01Review, draft, negotiate, and advise on a broad range of commercial and corporate agreements including SaaS services agreements, data processing agreements, employment contracts, marketing and sponsorship arrangements, and event-related agreements with a primary focus on contracts governed by German law
02Serve as the primary legal point of contact for European operations, working independently to resolve day-to-day legal matters whilst collaborating closely with the wider legal team across global offices
03Build and maintain the European legal framework, including localised contract templates, clause libraries, and internal playbooks tailored to German and broader European requirements
04Leverage company-provided AI tools and deliver practical legal training and guidance to European teams on key legal issues, regulatory developments, best practices, and company policies
05Advise on data protection and privacy matters across the region, with particular focus on the GDPR, the ePrivacy Directive, and engagement with EU and national regulatory authorities
06Lead the localisation of standard-form agreements and drive the implementation and continuous improvement of policies, procedures, and processes for the European market, in close cooperation with customer-facing teams and business support functions
07Support general European business operations and contribute to strategic cross-functional projects as required

01Qualified to practise law in Germany (Volljurist or equivalent), with a minimum of 6 years' post-qualification experience, including at least 3 years in-house
02Substantial experience negotiating and drafting contracts under German law is essential
03Experience with French-law contracts is highly desirable
04Full professional fluency in both English and German (written and spoken) is required
05Proven ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities, and exercise sound independent judgement in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
06Strong commercial acumen with a demonstrable ability to balance legal risk against business objectives, consistent with the company's risk appetite and strategic priorities
07Direct experience supporting sales and regional operations within a cloud software or SaaS organisation, with a strong understanding of the DACH technology market
08Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to advise and influence senior business leaders across multiple jurisdictions

01The role reports to the Director, Legal based in our London office
02The position is based in Munich, Germany (hybrid working arrangement) with opportunities to travel to and work from our UK office when appropriate and approved
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