Legal Counsel

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Maxon is a global creator of professional 2D and 3D visual‑effects, motion‑graphics, gaming, AR/MR/VR, visualization and design software. As a Legal Counsel you will join the company's legal department at its headquarters in Bad Homburg, Germany, and work alongside product, marketing, engineering, sales and other business units to protect and enable the company's market‑leading software portfolio. In the day‑to‑day you will review, draft and negotiate a variety of corporate and commercial contracts, including marketing agreements, software licences, NDAs and employment contracts. You will also build and maintain contract templates, draft internal policies and give general legal advice to all functions. The role involves supporting a broad spectrum of legal matters such as corporate compliance, commercial transactions and ad‑hoc projects, while also designing new processes, templates and workflows for the legal team and its cross‑functional partners. The position requires a law degree (LLB, JD or equivalent) and at least three years of relevant experience, with a focus on contract law and software licensing. You must have a solid grasp of intellectual‑property, AI and technology legislation, and be fluent in written and spoken English. The employer expects you to provide pragmatic, business‑oriented legal counsel, be highly organized, detail‑oriented and efficient, and thrive in a fast‑paced, multicultural setting. Desirable attributes include a strong personal interest in technology, prior experience in an international environment, a good understanding of the creative‑industry landscape, fluency in German, and active membership of a local bar. Maxon offers a salary range of €70‑100 k per year, a welcoming international team, thorough onboarding with a dedicated mentor, and extensive personal development opportunities. The company emphasizes diversity and encourages candidates who may not meet every criterion to apply. What the role asks for: - LLB/JD or equivalent law degree - Minimum 3 years relevant legal experience - Expertise in contract law and software licensing - Strong knowledge of IP, AI and technology law - Fluent written and spoken English - Ability to give pragmatic business‑focused legal advice - High interest in technology (nice‑to‑have) - Experience in international environment (nice‑to‑have) - Understanding of creative industry (nice‑to‑have) - German language fluency (nice‑to‑have) - Active bar membership in local jurisdiction (nice‑to‑have)