Corporate Counsel, Europe

Smartsheet

Munich, DE
Hybrid
Qualified to practise law in germany
Minimum 6 years post-qualification experience
At least 3 years in-house legal experience
Smartsheet is seeking a Corporate Counsel to serve as their first dedicated legal hire in Europe, based in Munich. The role requires substantial experience in German law and contract negotiation, supporting a fast-growing international business, particularly in the DACH region

Job Summary

  • Smartsheet is seeking an experienced Corporate Counsel to serve as its first dedicated legal hire in Europe with a high degree of autonomy.
  • The role involves reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements primarily governed by German law while advising regional leadership.
  • Candidates must be qualified to practice law in Germany with at least six years of post-qualification experience and three years in-house.

Matching Summary

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Smartsheet is seeking a Corporate Counsel to serve as their first dedicated legal hire in Europe, based in Munich. The role requires substantial experience in German law and contract negotiation, supporting a fast-growing international business, particularly in the DACH region.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Qualified to practise law in Germany
  • Minimum 6 years post-qualification experience
  • At least 3 years in-house legal experience
  • Substantial German law contract negotiation skills
  • Full professional fluency in English and German

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with French-law contracts
  • Direct experience supporting sales in cloud software
  • Strong understanding of the DACH technology market
  • Ability to leverage AI tools for legal tasks
  • Experience building localized contract templates

Key Requirements

  • Volljurist or equivalent qualification in Germany
  • 6+ years post-qualification legal experience
  • 3+ years in-house legal experience
  • Fluency in written and spoken English and German
  • Experience with GDPR and ePrivacy Directive

Work Rights

Must have right to work in Germany (implied by qualification requirement)

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