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Corporate Counsel

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Salesforce

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Legal
  • Munich
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You must be a licensed German lawyer with 5+ years in tech transactions, strong negotiation skills, and excellent communication. Adaptable, team-oriented with a can-do attitude.
  • You will lead contract negotiations, provide legal advice, manage risks, enhance processes, and collaborate with teams to ensure efficient deal execution while fostering a positive work environment.

Requirements

  • Fully qualified lawyer; licensed to practice law in Germany.
  • Minimum 5 years of legal experience.
  • Strong negotiation and drafting skills, particularly in technology transactions, including SaaS, cloud, AI, and professional services.
  • Experience advising on professional services, partner, reseller, and alliance agreements within a commercial and public sector legal framework is preferred.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Excellent written and spoken English is required, additional European languages are preferred.
  • Ability to coordinate, prioritize, and manage deadlines in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving, and demanding industry.
  • Team-oriented and collaborative mindset.
  • Proven track record ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with demanding internal clients.
  • Familiar with and interested in technical concepts (Web applications, cloud computing, digital transformation, Artificial Intelligence) and the Professional Services associated with their implementation.
  • Highly adaptable and service-oriented attitude. Ability to handle pressure and provide thoughtful recommendations.
  • A can-do attitude—proactive, autonomous, resilient, adaptable, eager to continually learn and develop professionally, and a team-first mindset.

Responsibilities

  • Strategic Leadership & Teamwork: Lead on deals, collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders across the business (revenue recognition, sales operations, and pricing) to support processes for contracting and order processing.
  • Lead & Deliver at Speed: Provide rapid, business-savvy legal advice while effectively managing legal risk and ensuring compliance across public and private sector transactions.
  • Contract Execution Under Pressure: Review, negotiate, draft, and drive fast turnaround times on high-value agreements, including, cloud, SaaS agreements, professional services agreements, partner agreements, NDAs, and data processing addenda and AI transactions in support of the EMEA sales, professional services, and alliances teams.
  • Cross-Functional Partnership: Work closely with sales, privacy, and security teams to ensure smooth and efficient deal execution, and that agreements are consistent with internal corporate policies and processes.
  • Alliances & Partners Transactions: Support negotiation of reseller, distributor, and system integrator agreements related to both private and public sector opportunities, including ensuring compliance with relevant contracting requirements.
  • Dispute Resolution & Risk Mitigation – Advise on contract disputes, bid challenges, and regulatory inquiries, minimizing legal and operational risks.
  • Process Efficiency & Innovation: Identify and implement legal process improvements to support rapid deal closure. Assist in developing training materials and provide training to the business on relevant legal topics and best practices.
  • Have Fun While Doing It: Work hard, move fast, and bring a positive, solutions-driven approach to challenging situations. Look after yourself, your colleagues, and the company’s interests. Act with kindness and good humor.

FAQs

Do we support remote work?

Yes, we support hybrid work, requiring a minimum of three days in the office each week.

Is this position focused on a specific region?

Yes, this Corporate Counsel position primarily focuses on EMEA Professional Services customers, with an emphasis on Germany.

What is the required experience for this role?

A minimum of 5 years of legal experience is required for this position.

What qualifications are needed to apply?

Applicants must be fully qualified lawyers licensed to practice law in Germany.

What type of agreements will the Corporate Counsel be negotiating?

The Corporate Counsel will negotiate various agreements, including cloud, SaaS agreements, professional services agreements, partner agreements, NDAs, and data processing addenda.

Are there additional language requirements for this position?

Excellent written and spoken English is required, and additional European languages are preferred.

What qualities are sought in the ideal candidate?

The ideal candidate should be high-performing, results-driven, strategic, collaborative, adaptable, and have a good sense of humor.

Is experience in technology transactions important for this role?

Yes, strong negotiation and drafting skills, particularly in technology transactions including SaaS, cloud, AI, and professional services, are important for this role.

Are there opportunities for professional development in this role?

Yes, the role encourages a proactive attitude towards continuous learning and professional development.

Does Salesforce prioritize diversity and inclusion in the workplace?

Yes, Salesforce is committed to creating a diverse workforce and has initiatives to promote equality and inclusion across the company.

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