German Commercial Counsel

Elastic, the Search AI Company, enables everyone to find the answers they need in real time, using all their data, at scale — unleashing the potential of businesses and people. The Elastic Search AI Platform, used by more than 50% of the Fortune 500, brings together the precision of search and the intelligence of AI to enable everyone to accelerate the results that matter. By taking advantage of all structured and unstructured data — securing and protecting private information more effectively — Elastic’s complete, cloud-based solutions for search, security, and observability help organizations deliver on the promise of AI.

What is The Role

We are hiring a solid Corporate Counsel, with 4+ years’ experience, to join our expanding International Commercial Legal department in this fast growing, truly globally distributed company. Reporting to the Senior Director, International Commercial Legal, this position will be ideal for a self-sufficient and resourceful mid-level attorney located in Munich, Germany.

What You Will Be Doing

Primarily responsible negotiating and structuring a wide variety of commercial contracts (including Cloud/SaaS and Software Subscription agreements, Professional Services agreements, Data Processing Agreements and associated schedules ensuring compliance with the GDPR), in support of our Sales and Partner organizations in the Central Region (Austria, Germany and Switzerland).

Support the Sales & RFP teams during procurement processes, reviewing ITT/RFP requirements, drafting legal responses, and advising on proposed terms and conditions.

Engage closely with Elastic’s Central Region Legal lead based in Munich, Germany, the wider Legal Department spread across the USA, EMEA and APJ and Elastic’s go-to-market stakeholders e.g. finance and compliance organization.

Supporting EMEA & Global Legal team members on ad hoc projects – as directed.

Keeping abreast of relevant legal and regulatory developments and proactively advising key stakeholders on their implications.

Help to build and strengthen workflow processes between the Legal Department and other departments within Elastic to enable dealmaking and compliance initiatives. This includes leaning into AI tools and automation opportunities.

What You Bring

You are qualified and legally permitted to practice law in Germany and have 4+ years’ experience in the drafting and negotiation of technology contracts (including Cloud/SaaS and Software Subscription agreements, Professional Services agreements, Data Processing Agreements).

Strong working knowledge of contract law, together with an understanding of cyber and information security obligations in technology contracts, and the ability to engage credibly with technical and security teams.

Experience & knowledge of relevant laws and legal systems in Austria, Germany and Switzerland.

You will have the ability to balance legal risks with business strategy.

Candidates who have experience both in-house or at a major national or international law firm are preferred.

You thrive while independently running your own time in a demanding, fast-paced environment, are able to handle ambiguity and rapidly shifting priorities with flexibility, patience, and humour.

Bonus Points

• A self-starter by nature - you have the proven track history to balance multiple projects and recalibrate advice in view of shifting priorities, legal developments, and risk tolerance.
• Experience with, or at least a good working knowledge of, complex software licensing and cloud business models and related legal issues.
• Demonstrated ability to consistently deliver outstanding results.
• Familiarity with data protection and privacy issues and concerns in the context of technology transactions, as a significant plus.
• Prior experience representing high-growth companies is strongly preferred.
• Ability to collaborate and function well in a distributed team environment.
• Ability to participate in some limited travel requirements.
• Written and spoken German.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Compensation for this role is in the form of base salary. This role does not have a variable compensation component.

At Elastic, our compensation philosophy aims to provide fair, competitive and transparent remuneration. Salary ranges are established based on a combination of external market benchmarks, internal pay equity considerations, and the responsibilities and complexity associated with each role. This approach helps ensure consistency across comparable roles while remaining competitive within the relevant labour markets.

The final compensation offered within the applicable range will be determined based on several objective factors, including relevant professional experience, level of skills and expertise, alignment with the role requirements, and the overall scope and complexity of the position.

Additional Information - We Take Care of Our People

As a distributed company, diversity drives our identity. Whether you’re looking to launch a new career or grow an existing one, Elastic is the type of company where you can balance great work with great life. Your age is only a number. It doesn’t matter if you’re just out of college or your children are; we need you for what you can do.

We strive to have parity of benefits across regions and while regulations differ from place to place, we believe taking care of our people is the right thing to do.

• Competitive pay based on the work you do here and not your previous salary
• Health coverage for you and your family in many locations
• Ability to craft your calendar with flexible locations and schedules for many roles
• Generous number of vacation days each year
• Increase your impact - We match up to $2000 (or local currency equivalent) for financial donations and service
• Up to 40 hours each year to use toward volunteer projects you love
• Embracing parenthood with minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave

Different people approach problems differently. We need that. Elastic is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation.

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