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/Senior Attorney to join their Go-to-Market (GtM) Legal team within the growing Legal department. As a Senior Legal Counsel/Senior Attorney at DeepL, you will work closely with our GtM Legal team, the wider GtM team and other legal professionals and stakeholders in the US organization 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

• Review and negotiate a variety of complex commercial agreements, including SaaS, MSA, DPAs with B2B customers.

• Provide the GtM team with advice on a wide variety of commercial legal matters.

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

• Provide administrative support for legal documentation across the entire U.S. operations.

Qualities we look for

• Fully qualified US lawyer or comparable with an above-average degree and at least five years of experience working in internal legal departments (preferably in a technology company).

• Understanding of the challenges of a fast-growing company.

• Experience in reviewing and negotiating B2B contracts. 

• Experience with SaaS contracts.

• Excellent communication skills, comfortable working with the GtM team.

• Ability to think on your feet, adapt quickly to changing priorities and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

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 growing–we've doubled in size nearly every year, with our employees based in the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, the US, and Japan, and we continue to expand our network.

• Open communication, regular feedback: as a language-focused company, we value the importance of clear, honest communication. We value smooth collaboration, direct and actionable feedback, and believe that leading with empathy and growth mindset makes us better together.

• Hybrid work, flexible hours: we offer a hybrid work schedule, with several days in the office each week. This allows you to engage directly with your team and experience t