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Wolters Kluwer

Offers professional information, software, and services

Legal Counsel - Software Solutions

Legal Counsel & Legal SupportPosted on Nov 13
Full-timeGarching, GermanyNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Hold a qualification as a fully qualified lawyer (Volljurist:in) or a business lawyer with an LL.M.
  • Have at least three to five years of professional experience in commercial or corporate law, ideally in both a law firm and an in-house environment.
  • Have good knowledge of data protection law and an interest in other European regulations, particularly those related to new technologies and artificial intelligence.
  • Be willing, with appropriate guidance and coordination, to handle legal questions in other jurisdictions.
  • Be willing to travel occasionally for business, approximately once or twice per month.
  • Be able to prepare legal documents precisely, structurally, and appropriately for their audience.
  • Have experience independently negotiating and drafting contracts.
  • Be able to provide clear, practical legal recommendations.
  • Have experience preparing and reviewing internal policies, or be willing to learn this area.
  • Have experience providing cross-functional legal advice to specialist departments and managers.
  • Have very good written and spoken German and English, at least C1 level.

Responsibilities

  • Independently handle demanding legal questions and complex projects.
  • Provide legal advice and thorough analysis to different business functions.
  • Draft, review, and develop legal documents and contractual materials.
  • Support contract negotiations in an international environment.
  • Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements at local and global levels.
  • Contribute to developing and revising internal policies and processes.
  • Support cross-functional projects and initiatives.
  • Monitor legal developments and assess their impact on the company.
  • Actively contribute to initiatives, programs, and activities of the Global Law & Compliance Department.

Desired Qualifications

  • Ideally, have experience drafting and negotiating SaaS, software, or licensing agreements.
  • Have experience working with product, technology, development, and business teams to provide legal support for digital products and solutions.
  • Be interested in legal questions concerning artificial intelligence and willing to support related initiatives within Wolters Kluwer.
  • Have a basic understanding of artificial intelligence technologies, or be willing to acquire relevant knowledge, particularly regarding their use to improve the efficiency of legal and compliance processes.

About the Company

Wolters Kluwer

Offers professional information, software, and services

Wolters Kluwer is a global provider of professional information, software solutions, and services for professionals in legal, business, tax, accounting, finance, audit, risk, compliance, and healthcare. Its products are offered on a subscription basis and include software tools and access to professional information, plus consulting and one-time reports. The software and information help clients improve financial performance, comply with regulations, and manage ESG and other risk areas; ESG solutions support sustainability goals and risk management. The company integrates software, content, and expert guidance rather than relying on a single product, and it operates in a specialized market with a strong emphasis on regulatory compliance and ethical practices. Wolters Kluwer’s goal is to help customers perform better, stay compliant with evolving rules, and manage risk in a responsible, transparent way.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Alphen aan den Rijn, Netherlands
Founded
1835

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