Meet DeepL

DeepL is a global communications platform powered by Language AI. Since 2017, we’ve been on a mission to break down language barriers. Our human-sounding translations and intelligent writing suggestions are designed with enterprise security in mind. Today, they enable over 100,000 businesses to transform communications, reach new markets, and improve productivity. And, empower millions of individuals worldwide to make sense of the world and express their ideas.

Our goal is to become the global leader in Language AI, building products that drive better communication, foster connections, and make a real-life impact. To achieve this, we need talented individuals like you to join our exciting journey. If you're ready to work with a dynamic team and build your career in the fast-moving AI space, DeepL is your next destination.

What sets us apart

What sets us apart is our blend of modern technology, competitive benefits, and an open, welcoming work culture that enables our people to thrive. When we share what it's like to work at DeepL, the reactions are overwhelmingly positive. This may be because of our products that have helped countless people worldwide or our shared mission to improve communication for individuals and businesses, bringing cultures closer together. What we know for sure is this: being part of DeepL means joining a team dedicated to innovation and employee well-being. Discover what our teams have to say about life at DeepL on LinkedIn, Instagram and our Blog.

Meet the team behind this journey

DeepL's Legal team is seeking Legal Operations Specialist to join their legal team . As legal operations practitioner, you will work closely with our legal team and and out business partners to provide support and assistance across a range of projects. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic and innovative company that is at the forefront of the language technology revolution.
This role requires a commercially oriented individual who is eager to learn and has the drive and interest to tackle a wide range of tasks within the legal department.

Your responsibilities

• Assisting the legal team with some of their administrative tasks:

  • Updating intranet (Confluence) pages

  • Assisting team with updates on the DeepL internet legal pages

  • Support the billing process

  • Supporting on legal intake processes

• Help managing and supporting projects across the full range of subjects dealt with by the legal team. Must be adaptable and proactive in identifying areas of need and generating action plans

• Build spreadsheets/dashboards to help manage internal legal processes (e.g. contracts update process, termination process)

• Assist in identifying and implementing legal department tools to streamline new or existing practices

• Assist in developing learning and knowledge materials for the legal team and supporting departments to promote knowledge transfer

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including sales, support, service, business development, regulatory, IT, and finance, as well as various business units

• Help the legal operations manager to define and drive strategic and operational initiatives with on-time and on-budget results

• Gathering and analysing legal data to provide insights for the legal team.

Qualities we look for

• 2-5 year experience with the legal sector as a paralegal or within a legal operations

• Proactive, autonomous, resilient, adaptable, eager to continually learn and develop professionally

• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

• Strong financial, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Advanced Excel, good written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Fluent in English (other European or Asian language is a plus)

What we offer

• Diverse and internationally distributed team: joining our team means becoming part of a large, global community with people of more than 90 nationalities. We're more than just colleagues; we're a group of professionals with a shared mission to connect diverse cultures. Our global presence is growing–we've doubled in size nearly every year, with our employees based in the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, the US, and Japan, and we continue to expand our network.

• Open communication, regular feedback: as a language-focused company, we value the importance of clear, honest communication. We value smooth collaboration, direct and actionable feedback, and believe that leading with empathy and growth mindset makes us better together.

• Hybrid work, flexible hours: we offer a hybrid work schedule, with team members coming into the office twice a week. This allows you to engage directly with your team and experience the unique energy of our workspace, while still enjoying the flexibility and comfort of working from home. With flexible working hours and trust in your productivity, we are in sync with your team’s general locations and time zones to foster effective and seamless collaboration.

• Regular in-person team events: we bond over vibrant events that are as unique as our team, from local team and business unit gatherings, to new-joiner onboardings, to company-wide events that bring us all together–literally.

• Monthly full-day hacking sessions: every month, we have Hack Fridays, where you can spend your time diving into a project you're passionate about and get the opportunity to work with other teams–we value your initiatives, impact, and creativity.

• 30 days of annual leave: we value your peace of mind. With 30 days off (excluding public holidays) and access to mental health resources, we make sure you're as strong mentally as you are professionally.

• Competitive benefits: just as our team spans the globe, so does our benefits package. We've crafted it to reflect the diversity of our team and tailored it to align with your unique location, to ensure you feel supported every step of the way.

If this role and our mission resonate with you, but you're hesitant because you don't check all the boxes, don't let that hold you back. At DeepL, it's all about the value you bring and the growth we can foster together. Go ahead, apply—let's discover your potential together. We can't wait to meet you!

We are an equal opportunity employer

You are welcome at DeepL for who you are—we appreciate authenticity here. Our product is for everyone, and so is our workplace. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all succeed, contribute, and think forward! So bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s in our diversity that we will find the power to break down language barriers in the world.