Legal Counsel jobs in Germany

At think-cell, we create powerful software solutions that help professionals be more efficient and productive. Founded in 2002 and based in Berlin, our tools integrate seamlessly with Microsoft Office to help users create presentations, charts, and diagrams with ease. Our dynamic, international team values creativity, collaboration, and technical excellence.

We are hiring a Legal Counsel (m/f/d) to join our team in Berlin.

Your Role

As Legal Counsel, you will play a key role in supporting our growing business. You will provide legal guidance across various areas, ensuring compliance, minimizing risks, and supporting strategic decision-making. Your work will cover a broad variety of legal tasks contract management, commercial law, data protection, intellectual property, and international legal topics.

Your Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with customers, partners, and suppliers
• Advise on commercial, and IT law, including software licensing
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including GDPR
• Support internal stakeholders on legal questions and risk assessments
• Collaborate with external counsel and manage legal projects
• Contribute to internal policies and training to strengthen compliance awareness

You will be great for this position if you have

• A law degree (German Volljurist, Master Degree, or equivalent) with strong academic credentials
• Several years of professional experience as an in-house lawyer or in a law firm, preferably in the software/tech sector
• Strong knowledge of German and EU commercial and contract law; familiarity with IP and data protection law is a plus
• Excellent German and English skills (written and spoken)
• A proactive, structured, and solution-oriented mindset
• Ability to balance legal risk with business objectives in a pragmatic way
• Motivation to work in an international , fast-paced, and innovative environment
• We can also offer part-time work for at least 30 hours per week and would be particularly welcome applicants returning to work after parental leave.

Our Values

As part of our team, you will embody and help shape the following principles that define us:

Forward Thinking: We embrace change and challenge the status quo.

Ownership: We take pride in our work and learn from our mistakes.

Unified Team: We foster collaboration, respect, and integrity.

Strive for Excellence: We set ambitious goals and pursue quality.

Why is think-cell the right place for you?

We empower over 1.2 million users across 30,000 companies, including top consulting firms and major global enterprises. With offices in Berlin, Denver, Boston, London, Tokyo, and Dubai, we’re a diverse team of over 150 people, committed to innovation and excellence.

Think-cell is more than a job – it's a chance to be part of an innovative, inclusive team that values collaboration and growth. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Together, we can shape the future of productivity software. We can’t wait to see what you’ll bring to the team!