Legal Counsel (GtM)

MEET DEEPL

DeepL is a global AI product and research company focused on building secure, intelligent solutions to complex business problems. Over 200,000 business customers and millions of individuals across 228 global markets today trust DeepL's Language AI platform for human-like translation, improved writing and real-time voice translation. Founded in 2017 by CEO Jaroslaw “Jarek” Kutylowski, DeepL now has around 1,000 passionate employees and is supported by world-renowned investors including Benchmark, IVP, and Index Ventures.

Our goal is to become the global leader in trusted, intelligent AI technology, building products that drive better communication, foster connections, and create a meaningful impact. To achieve this, we need talented people like you to join our journey. If you’re ready to shape the future of AI and grow your career in a fast-moving, purpose-driven environment, DeepL is your next destination.

WHAT SETS US APART

What sets us apart is our blend of cutting-edge AI technology, meaningful work, and a culture where people truly thrive. We’re a team of innovators, researchers, and creators driven by a shared purpose to unlock human potential by making work simpler, smarter, and more connected.

When we share what it’s like to work at DeepL, the reactions are overwhelmingly positive. This might be because of our technology that helps millions of people and businesses communicate and work better every day, or because of the trust, curiosity, and care that shape our culture.

What we know for sure is this: being part of DeepL means joining a team dedicated to innovation, growth, and well-being. Discover more about life at DeepL onLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/deepl/,Instagram https://www.instagram.com/deepl_official/, and our Blog https://www.deepl.com/en/blog.

WHO WE ARE

DeepL's GtM Legal team sits at the heart of the Go-to-Market organisation, supporting Sales, Partnerships, and cross-functional teams across EMEA, AMER, and APAC. Our remit spans the full commercial contracting lifecycle, complex enterprise deals, partner arrangements, DPAs, and the playbooks and templates that sit behind them.

We are a tight-knit team that takes ownership, moves with pace, and operates with a level of autonomy you rarely find in an in-house legal role.

Your responsibilities

• 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.

Qualities we look for

• 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.

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 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.

If this role and our mission resonate with you, but you're hesitant because you don't check all the boxes, don't let that hold you back. At DeepL, it's all about the value you bring and the growth we can foster together. Go ahead, apply—let's discover your potential together. We can't wait to meet you!

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

You are welcome at DeepL for who you are - we appreciate authenticity here. Our product is for everyone, and so is our workplace. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all succeed, contribute, and think forward! So bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s in our diversity that we will find the power to break down language barriers in the world.