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voize

First Legal Counsel

voize

. Own voize’s legal function and report directly to the COO .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeBerlin • GermanySeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in commercial law with a focus on tech and SaaS, including contract negotiation and risk management. Proficient in German and US corporate law, with a strong ability to create scalable legal processes and manage legal functions effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords
German-Law CompetenceTech Or SaaS Commercial Law ExperienceContract Negotiation SkillsFluent In German And EnglishLegal Risk Management

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Hard Skills
Contract DraftingNegotiation Of Liability TermsEmployment Law AdvisoryLegal Playbook CreationRisk-Management ApproachIn-House Legal ExperienceKnowledge Of IP LawExperience With Financing RoundsUnderstanding Of Corporate LawLegal Workflow Automation
Soft Skills
Pragmatic MindsetClear Communication Style
Tools & Technologies
AI Legal ToolsLegal Automation Software
Certifications & Qualifications
Law DegreeGerman-Law Qualification (Second State Exam)
Industry Keywords
Tech LawSaaSGerman Employment LawUS Corporate LawInternational LawLegal Risk ManagementContract ManagementLegal Budget ManagementExternal Counsel ManagementLegal Right To Work In Germany

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Own voize’s legal function and report directly to the COO
  • Build the legal function from scratch and establish a modern risk-management approach
  • Create playbooks, automations, approval rules and self-serve legal workflows such as NDAs
  • Draft, negotiate and approve customer and partner contracts across Germany, Europe and the US
  • Advise on employment law, including contracts, policies, terminations and settlements, across markets
  • Lead legal work for financing rounds, equity plans, new entities and board matters
  • Manage external counsel and legal budgets
  • Bring recurring legal work in-house
  • Partner with Sales, People, Finance and management

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • A law degree with German-law competence (Volljurist) or an international equivalent
  • 7+ years in tech or SaaS commercial law, at least 2 of them in-house
  • Hands-on experience negotiating liability, IP and termination terms with international customers
  • Working knowledge of German employment and US corporate law
  • Pragmatic, commercial mindset and ability to manage legal risk
  • Interest in AI legal tools and scalable legal processes
  • Fluent German and English
  • Short, clear communication style
  • Exposure to US, UK or French law is a plus
  • Legal right to work in Germany; voize does not support visa or sponsorships
  • English resume required
  • German-law qualification (Second State Exam) or international legal qualification with at least 2 years of professional experience working on German-law matters

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Stock options
  • 30 vacation days plus your birthday off
  • Germany Transport Ticket
  • Urban Sports Club
  • Regular company off-sites
  • Access to learning platforms such as Blinkist and Audible
  • Free language courses
  • Flexible working hours
  • Hybrid work setup
  • Open, collaborative culture
  • Opportunities for rapid growth and meaningful impact