Meet DeepL

DeepL is a global communications platform powered by Language AI. Since 2017, we’ve been on a mission to break down language barriers. Our human-sounding translations and intelligent writing suggestions are designed with enterprise security in mind. Today, they enable over 100,000 businesses to transform communications, reach new markets, and improve productivity. And, empower millions of individuals worldwide to make sense of the world and express their ideas.

Our goal is to become the global leader in Language AI, building products that drive better communication, foster connections, and make a real-life impact. To achieve this, we need talented individuals like you to join our exciting journey. If you're ready to work with a dynamic team and build your career in the fast-moving AI space, DeepL is your next destination.

What sets us apart

What sets us apart is our blend of modern technology, competitive benefits, and an open, welcoming work culture that enables our people to thrive. When we share what it's like to work at DeepL, the reactions are overwhelmingly positive. This may be because of our products that have helped countless people worldwide or our shared mission to improve communication for individuals and businesses, bringing cultures closer together. What we know for sure is this: being part of DeepL means joining a team dedicated to innovation and employee well-being. Discover what our teams have to say about life at DeepL on LinkedIn, Instagram and our Blog.

Meet the team behind this journey

DeepL's Legal team seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join their Go-to-Market (GtM) Legal team. As a Senior Legal Counsel at DeepL, you will work closely with our GtM Legal team, the wider GtM team and other legal professionals and stakeholders worldwide with a focus on EMEA to provide critical support and assistance across a range of legal matters. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic and innovative company that is at the forefront of the language technology revolution.

Your responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate a variety of complex B2B commercial agreements, including SaaS, MSA, DPAs.

• Work on public sector and agentic AI (DeepL Agent) matters.

• Provide the GtM team with experienced advice on a wide variety of complex commercial legal matters, identify risks throughout the customer lifecycle process and suggest pragmatic solutions.

• Support the improvement of internal processes within the GtM organisation.

• Develop and maintain the templates of the GtM Legal team.

• Draft and conduct training and self-help materials and guidelines for both the GtM and the GtM Legal team as well as other key stakeholders in the organization worldwide.

Qualities we look for

• You are a fully qualified UK or German counsel or comparable with at least seven years of experience working in internal legal departments (preferably in a technology company).

• You understand the challenges of a fast-growing company.

• You have experience in reviewing and negotiating B2B contracts and SaaS contracts as well as negotiating them confidently.

• You possess good knowledge of UK and German law, preferably also experience with contracts under US or Japanese law.

• You have excellent communication skills with different target groups (especially GtM team) and hierarchical levels.

• You are able to prioritize and organize your workload according to risks and company requirements in time-sensitive matters.

• You are willing to work in a highly demanding, fast-changing and fast-paced environment. You bring a business mindset, openness, and problem-solving skills.

• You are excited to work with new technologies both for our customers but also within the legal team.

• You are a team player with an independent approach to work and social skills.

• Fluency in English, any additional (e.g., German) language skills are an advantage.

What we offer

• Diverse and internationally distributed team: joining our team means becoming part of a large, global community with people of more than 90 nationalities. We're more than just colleagues; we're a group of professionals with a shared mission to connect diverse cultures. Our global presence is growin