First Legal Counsel (m/f/d)

YOUR DAILY BUSINESS - NO TWO DAYS ARE ALIKE

• Build voize’s legal function from scratch and set the standard for a fast moving and modern approach to risk management
• Build playbooks, automations approval rules and self-serve flows, such as NDAs, so the team can move fast without waiting for legal
• Draft, negotiate and approve customer and partner contracts across Germany, Europe, and the US
• Advise on employment law, from contracts and policies to terminations and settlements, across our markets
• Lead the legal side of financing rounds, equity plans, new entities and board matters
• Manage external counsel and budgets, and bring recurring work in-house

YOUR SKILLSET - WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE

• A law degree with German-law competence (Volljurist) or an international equivalent
• 7+ years in tech or SaaS commercial law, at least 2 of them in-house
• Hands-on experience negotiating liability, IP and termination terms with international customers, plus working knowledge of German employment and US corporate law
• A pragmatic, commercial mindset: you decide fast, give clear recommendations and are comfortable managing risk instead of avoiding it
• Excitement for AI legal tools and for building scalable processes rather than acting as a gatekeeper
• Fluent German and English and a short, clear communication style
• Exposure to US, UK or French law is a plus

GROWING TOGETHER - WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT AT VOIZE

• We are a fast-growing startup, that means you will tackle challenges, grow quickly, and make a real impact, giving frontline workers more time for people
• Become a co-creator of our success with stock options
• We foster an open, collaborative culture with regular team events, whether you work from our Berlin office or remotely across Germany
• Generous perks: 30 vacation days plus your birthday off, Germany Transport Ticket, Urban Sports Club, regular company off-sites, and access to learning platforms such as Blinkist and Audible, plus free language courses
• You decide when you work best, that means flexible working hours and a good hybrid set-up.

READY TO TALK? APPLY NOW!

We look forward to your application and can’t wait to meet you - no matter who you are or what background you have!

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Posted Nov 05, 2026