Full-Time

Legal Counsel

f/m/d

Posted on 10/31/2025

applike group

applike group

201-500 employees

Builds independent app-focused companies for publishers

No salary listed

Hamburg, Germany

Hybrid

Category
Legal & Compliance (2)
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Requirements
  • A law degree from a recognized university in Germany, ideally with admission to the German Bar (“Volljurist”).
  • Fluent in English, written and spoken.
  • 3 - 5 years of legal experience, preferably in the technology sector or a law firm advising fast-growing technology companies.
  • Expertise in data protection laws, ideally with experience in gaming law, complemented by strong knowledge of contract law, compliance matters, and a solid understanding of intellectual property rights.
  • Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-legal professionals.
  • Proactive, solution-oriented approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with meticulous attention to detail and the ability to identify when 80/20 is enough.
Responsibilities
  • Provide practical legal advice and support across a broad spectrum of areas, with a strong focus on data protection (GDPR) and regulatory compliance related to in-app advertising solutions, alongside contract law, intellectual property, and general compliance matters.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial contracts such as service agreements, partnership agreements, license agreements, and NDAs, ensuring alignment with company standards and risk tolerance
  • Monitor legal and regulatory developments - both domestic and international - that may impact the company’s business, and communicate key changes to relevant stakeholders.
  • Support the development and implementation of internal policies and procedures to maintain compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Contribute to internal training initiatives, raising awareness on legal compliance topics, intellectual property protection, and data privacy best practices throughout the organization.
Desired Qualifications
  • German language skills are desirable (not necessarily required).

AppLike Group builds and manages a portfolio of independent companies that provide specialized tools for mobile app publishers, including advertising networks, mobile games, and growth automation platforms. These products work by leveraging shared technology and data across the group to help developers acquire users, monetize apps through rewarded gameplay, and automate marketing strategies. Unlike traditional software firms, AppLike Group operates as a "company builder," launching autonomous businesses like adjoe and Sunday that focus on specific niches while benefiting from a central pool of knowledge. The company's goal is to provide a complete ecosystem of solutions that help app publishers scale their businesses and increase revenue in the global app market.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$110M

Headquarters

Hamburg, Germany

Founded

2015

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • justDice's rewarded gaming aligns with 2025 shift toward engagement-based monetization over traditional ads.
  • adjoe's premium video ad formats capture higher CPM rates in fragmented global mobile ad market.
  • justtrack automates user acquisition, addressing industry shift toward programmatic growth optimization for publishers.

What critics are saying

  • Google Privacy Sandbox blocks third-party SDK trackers, crippling justtrack's automation and slashing retention.
  • Unity and IronSource-Microsoft consolidation erode adjoe's market share through integrated, superior ad solutions.
  • EU DMA fines target Sunday's addictive mechanics with €50M penalties, forcing monetization redesigns.

What makes applike group unique

  • Vertically integrated company builder covering full mobile app value chain from monetization to growth.
  • justDice leads rewarded gaming with 50M+ users, capturing engagement-based monetization trend.
  • Shared infrastructure across adjoe, justDice, Sunday, justtrack enables rapid scaling and operational efficiency.

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Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Mental Health Support

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

-1%
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