Legal Counsel – GtM

DeepL

Legal Counsel managing complex B2B agreements and legal matters at DeepL, a global AI company. Collaborating cross-functionally and supporting the Go-to-Market team with legal expertise.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeAmsterdam • 🇳🇱 NetherlandsJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in B2B Commercial Contracting, including negotiation of SaaS and Partner/Channel Agreements, while providing pragmatic legal advice across various jurisdictions. Proficient in contract lifecycle management and familiar with legal technology to enhance operational efficiency.

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B2B Commercial ContractingSaaS Agreement NegotiationData Protection LawContract Lifecycle ManagementFluency in English

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Hard Skills

Contract NegotiationConsumer LawDPA NegotiationLegal AdviceContract Template Development

Soft Skills

Pragmatic CommunicationConfidence in AmbiguityCross-Functional Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Contract Management ToolingAI-Enabled Legal Workflows

Certifications & Qualifications

Qualified Lawyer

Industry Keywords

B2B AgreementsPartner AgreementsChannel AgreementsConsumer-Facing Legal WorkEMEAAMERAPAC

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review and negotiate a variety of complex agreements with B2B customers, including SaaS, MSA, DPAs and NDAs.
Review and negotiate partner and channel agreements, including reseller, distribution, referral, and integration partner agreements.
Support the development, maintenance, and review of consumer-facing T&Cs and provide advice on consumer legal matters across multiple jurisdictions.
Provide the Go-to-Market (GtM) team with pragmatic, commercially-focused advice across a wide variety of legal matters.
Work cross-functionally with Privacy, Product Legal, and Legal Ops teams to ensure consistent and well-coordinated legal support.
Support the improvement of internal processes and contract lifecycle management within the GtM organisation.
Maintain and contribute to the development of contract templates and playbooks for the GtM Legal team.
Support the delivery training sessions, self-help materials and guidelines for both the GtM and GtM Legal team.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Qualified lawyer at least two years’ post-qualification experience, ideally gained in-house at a technology or SaaS company.
Solid grounding in B2B commercial contracting, with hands-on experience negotiating SaaS and partner/channel agreements in English.
Some exposure to consumer law or consumer-facing legal work across multiple jurisdictions; appetite to develop further in this area is welcome.
Familiarity with data protection law and DPA negotiation in a commercial context.
Experience across multiple regions (EMEA, AMER or APAC) is an advantage.
Comfortable working directly with Sales and Partnerships teams - confident, pragmatic, and able to give clear advice.
Comfortable with pace and ambiguity - or genuinely excited to work in that environment for the first time.
Comfortable with legal technology and contract management tooling; interest in AI-enabled legal workflows is a plus.
Fluency in English is required; additional language skills are an advantage.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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 team members coming into the office twice a week. This allows you to engage directly with your team and experience the unique energy of our workspace, while still enjoying the flexibility and comfort of working from home. With flexible working hours and trust in your productivity, we are in sync with your team’s general locations and time zones to foster effective and seamless collaboration.
Virtual Shares - An ownership mindset in every role. We believe everyone should share in our success, and that’s why every employee receives Virtual Shares, linking your contribution directly to DeepL’s growth and rewarding you with a stake in our future.
Regular in-person team events: we bond over vibrant events that are as unique as our team, from local team and business unit gatherings, to new-joiner onboardings, to company-wide events that bring us all together–literally.
Monthly full-day hacking sessions: every month, we have Hack Fridays, where you can spend your time diving into a project you're passionate about and get the opportunity to work with other teams–we value your initiatives, impact, and creativity.
30 days of annual leave: we value your peace of mind. With 30 days off (excluding public holidays) and access to mental health resources, we make sure you're as strong mentally as you are professionally.
Competitive benefits: just as our team spans the globe, so does our benefits package. We've crafted it to reflect the diversity of our team and tailored it to align with your unique location, to ensure you feel supported every step of the way.