Legal Counsel

About Jimdo

Join us to help unleash the power of the self-employed and help them thrive!

Jimdo was founded by three school friends in 2007 in a farmhouse in Northern Germany. Fast forward to today, we’re a growing, profitable business with a team of 250+ people from 50 nationalities based in over 15 countries. Our portfolio serves the unique needs of microbusinesses. In addition to our GDPR-compliant website builder powered by AI, we offer an online store, logo creator, legal text generator, business listings, social media integration, SEO, and more. We’re constantly developing new products and services that make the lives of microbusiness owners easier and help fuel their businesses. If you’re inspired by our mission and like the idea of working for a dynamic remote-first company where you can create impact from day 1, we’d love to meet you!

Role Overview :

As a Legal Counsel at Jimdo, you’ll be at the forefront of navigating the legal landscape in a dynamic tech environment. You’ll join a team of tech-savvy legal professionals that partner with the business to launch powerful and trustworthy, safe products. We believe in putting the customer first, making smart risk-based decisions, and playing as a team. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the legal framework that supports Jimdo's innovative products and services and alleviates the mental compliance load of Jimdo’s customers. Learn more about the legal set-up at Jimdo on our Legal Customer Center.

What you’ll be doing:

• Partner with all departments to launch products and features in alignment with legal requirements and customer needs.

• Track and provide guidance on novel Legal issues impacting Jimdo, including the AI Act, the Data Act as well as the CSRD.

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various contracts, including international SaaS agreements, DPAs and partnership contracts.

• Conduct data protection assessments and advise business teams on compliance with data privacy laws and regulations, including data collection and use.

• Implement changes to cross-functional processes and procedures in anticipation of regulatory and business developments.

• Create and update enablement materials (training, written guidance, shorts/videos) for legal team members and cross-functional stakeholders on current and emerging Legal issues.

What you bring to the table:

• A desire to understand our products and a passion for innovation at the intersection of law, tech and business.

• You have a “can do” attitude. Our Legal team creates high-quality work on quick timelines. 

• You take a practical approach to lawyering and are able to balance legal considerations with business objectives, making smart, risk-based decisions.

• Excellent ability to simplify complex legal and technical concepts into clear, actionable advice.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with basic business acumen.

Formalities:

• Bachelor of Laws or the 1st State Examination (Staatsexamen); an LL.M. in IT/Information Law, Contract Law or Data Law is a plus.

• 3-5 years of relevant legal experience at a comparable in-house practice, with around 2 years in a tech environment

• Strong understanding of German law, with business fluency in both English and German.

• Familiarity with Google Workspace, Slack, Jira and ChatGPT

Nice to have:

• Familiarity with any of the following: JURO (or another CLM), Asana, Adobe Pro, Adobe Sign, Canva, Miro, Fides, BeckOnline

• Good understanding of a SaaS b2b business model and terminology

• First experience with the Legal Design approach  

• Enthusiastic about AI tools, including ML and LLMs, and their application to Jimdo products.

• Knowledgeable in the legal and ethical implications of AI, especially in large language models and machine learning systems.

What we offer:

Inspiring Mission: At our core, we are driven by a meaningful mission - to  empower solopreneurs and small businesses to succeed and  to contribute to the sustainability and vibrancy of the communities they serve.

Flexibility and Trust: Our work environment thrives on flexibility and trust. We offer fully remote work set-up  with opportunities for in-person collaboration. You can manage your working hours flexibly because we prioritize the results you deliver over the number of hours you put in. 

Support for your side hustles: We encourage side hustles. In addition, you get up to three free Jimdo websites for your personal or professional projects that you get to keep forever.

An International Diverse Team: Our team is a mosaic of over 248 individuals hailing from 50+ different countries and working across 15+ diverse locations. We take pride in our openness and inclusivity, with an Employee-led DEI Council and active ERGs that ensure everyone's voices are heard.

Continuous  Growth and Career Development: We invest in your growth with company-wide access to LinkedIn Learning and curated learning paths. From day one, you have the chance to contribute your ideas and create a meaningful impact. Our flat hierarchies and swift decision-making processes provide an open platform for your career progression.

Competitive Benefits Package: 

• Annual compensation reviews to ensure you're rewarded fairly.

• A remote office set-up bonus to enhance your workspace.

• A unique workation policy that allows you to work from different locations.

• An employee assistance program, offering resources and counseling.

• Plus, a perk that keeps giving: up to three free Jimdo websites for your personal or professional projects that you get to keep forever.

Jimdo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. This means that we don’t discriminate based on race or ethnic origin, color, the language(s) you speak, where you (or your parents) are from, or whether or not you consider yourself to have a disability. Neither will your age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, beliefs, or political opinions play a part in your application with us. Our diverse team values and celebrates the uniqueness of each individual. We embrace differences and believe that they enrich our organization, making us stronger and more innovative. Join us, and let's continue to create a workplace where everyone can thrive, regardless of background or identity.

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