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Zeno

Senior Manager, Legal & Partnerships

Zeno

German-qualified lawyer leading legal partnerships and affairs at Zeno, a legal AI startup redefining knowledge work with AI. Drive legal innovation and business strategy in Germany.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeRemote • 🇩🇪 GermanySeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in German legal practices and the ability to navigate legal, regulatory, and compliance matters in the context of AI technology. Capable of building strong relationships with legal professionals while contributing to the development of innovative legal processes and governance frameworks.

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Qualified LawyerGerman Legal Market KnowledgeExperience in Legal TechExcellent German and English Communication SkillsStrong Legal Judgment

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Hard Skills
Legal ResearchDraftingReviewAdvising on Commercial AgreementsRegulatory MattersClient-Facing Legal WorkNegotiationRisk ManagementLegal Process DevelopmentGovernance Frameworks
Soft Skills
Relationship BuildingIndependenceCuriosity about AIBusiness InstinctsGood Judgment
Industry Keywords
Legal PartnershipsLaw FirmsLegal DepartmentsLegal ProfessionalsLegal WorkflowsCommercial OutcomesLegal InnovationComplianceData ProtectionLegal Tech Events

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Help building a world-class team to redefine knowledge work with AI
  • take ownership of Zeno’s early legal partnerships in Germany.
  • Means you will build and manage relationships with law firms, notaries, and legal departments in Germany;
  • support legal, regulatory, and compliance matters relevant to operating an AI company in Germany and Europe;
  • help develop internal policies, legal processes, and governance frameworks;
  • identify where Zeno can create real value in legal research, drafting, review, and knowledge work;
  • collaborate with product and engineering teams on legal questions relating to AI, data protection, and responsible product development;
  • work with product and legal teams to bring market feedback back into the company;
  • serve as a legal subject matter expert internally and help ensure that Zeno maintains the high standards expected by legal professionals.
  • represent Zeno at legal tech events, law firm meetings and relevant industry conversations
  • You will not be handed a rigid playbook. You will help write it.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • You are a qualified lawyer, legal counsel or senior legal professional with strong exposure to sophisticated legal work and a deep understanding of the German legal market.
  • You enjoy practicing law, but you are equally excited by the opportunity to help shape how technology transforms the legal profession.
  • strong German legal market knowledge and an understanding of how law firms, legal departments, and legal professionals evaluate new technologies;
  • experience at a leading law firm, legal department, legal tech company, or legal innovation team;
  • excellent German and English communication skills;
  • strong legal judgment and the ability to identify, assess, and manage legal and commercial risks;
  • experience advising on commercial agreements, strategic projects, regulatory matters, or client-facing legal work;
  • the ability to build credibility quickly with partners, general counsels, legal operations teams, and other senior stakeholders;
  • confidence leading negotiations, commercial discussions, and partnership conversations;
  • curiosity about AI, legal workflows, and the future of legal services;
  • enough independence to build and own a market without waiting for detailed instructions;
  • strong business instincts and an appreciation for how legal advice supports commercial outcomes;
  • good judgment on when to push, when to listen, and when to bring in others.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible work hours
  • Paid time off
  • Remote work options