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Diligent Corporation
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London, Greater London
Legal Counsel (German Speaking)
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Legal Counsel (German Speaking) LegalLondon, United Kingdom Apply Description Position at Diligent Corporation The Company Diligent is the pioneer in modern governance. We empower leaders to turn governance into a competitive advantage through unparalleled insight and highly secure, integrated SaaS applications, helping organizations thrive and endure in today's complex, global landscape. The largest global network of corporate directors and executives, Diligent is relied on by more than 16,000 organizations and 650,000 leaders in over 90 countries. With award-winning customer service, Diligent serves more than 50% of the Fortune 1000, 70% of the FTSE 100, and 65% of the ASX. Our passionate, smart, and creative group of more than 1,000 employees support customers around the globe from offices in New York, London, Washington, DC, Amsterdam, Sydney, Christchurch, and Charlotte, NC. Position Overview Diligent is seeking a qualified lawyer with 1-4 years of transactional experience for an in-house commercial Legal Counsel position with emphasis on drafting and structuring contracts with clients, prospective clients, and vendors across the UK and EMEA. The role will also involve a variety of other corporate and commercial legal matters as they arise. The candidate must have excellent writing skills, and it is preferred that the candidate have experience drafting agreements and first-hand experience with transactional matters. Fluency in other languages is a major plus. Key Responsibilities + Review, draft and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts including commercial subscription agreements, amendments, service level/support agreements, consultant agreements, and non-disclosure agreements. + Take on responsibility for the entire client contracting cycle, from initial draft to finalization and signature, driving contract negotiations to timely and successful completion. + Demonstrate a strong knowledge of contract law as it applies to software-as-a-service agreements worldwide, including intellectual property licensing, data protection throughout the EU, and other developing areas of Internet law. + Create and advise on German law templates, policies and procedures. + Develop an understanding and knowledge of the enterprise software space. + Develop and administer internal processes to assist employees, ensure quick delivery of legal service, and review compliance. + Pay superb attention to detail and provide timely legal support in a fast-paced environment. + Maintain a high level of professionalism and outstanding business judgment with minimal supervision. + Previous experience negotiating with customers in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa is a strong positive. Required Experience/Skills: + Must be a German-qualified lawyer with exceptional academic credentials. + 1-4 years PQE. + Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to relate comfortably at all levels within business clients and across borders. + Experience in software licensing or SaaS is essential. + Experience with commercial contracts, in particular handling issues related to intellectual property and data privacy. + GDPR experience is essential. + Highly motivated, strategic, detail-oriented individual with the ability to pro-actively organize a heavy workload and demonstrate excellent analytical abilities. + Ability to work quickly and independently, with minimal supervision. + Experience reviewing and drafting contracts required. International experience is a strong plus. + Fluency in German is essential. + Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Outlook) is required. Diligent offers a strong compensation and comprehensive benefits package, including pension, Group Life Insurance and Income protections, alongside Medical and Dental Insurance.