Director of Legal (all genders) Vollzeit
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Behind the platform is a global team of 850+ people who care about doing the work well. We challenge each other to push boundaries, move fast without cutting corners, and build solutions that genuinely change how finance & tax leaders operate. If you're looking for a place where your work has real reach – and where your growth is part of the deal – this is it.
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The Role
We are looking for a highly experienced Director of Legal at Lucanet, reporting directly to our Chief People Officer (CPO). This role sits at the center of a fast-moving, commercially driven SaaS business and will take full ownership of Legal operations across the organization. The focus is on bringing clarity, structure, and efficiency to a high-volume legal environment, while acting as a trusted and business-oriented partner to Sales, Product, and other core functions. You will lead a lean Legal team setup and define how Legal supports the business in a scalable and pragmatic way. Beyond operational excellence, you are expected to drive modernization of the Legal function through automation, process improvements, and the adoption of AI and Legal Tech tools.
What you'll do
- Take full ownership of the Legal function, ensuring efficient and business-aligned legal support across all areas of the company.
- Lead and structure a lean Legal team, defining clear responsibilities, workflows, and priorities.
- Manage and optimize high-volume contracting processes, with a strong focus on SaaS customer agreements and commercial negotiations.
- Act as a strategic and pragmatic business partner to the Business, supporting topics such as contract negotiations, data privacy, and product-related legal matters.
- Drive fast, risk-aware decision-making, balancing legal rigor with business needs.
- Increase overall efficiency and scalability of the Legal function, reducing bottlenecks and unnecessary complexity.
- Own and evolve the company's intellectual property approach, including oversight of IP-related matters, licensing topics, and alignment with product and technology developments
- Introduce and implement AI, Legal Tech, and automation solutions to modernize legal workflows and reduce manual workload.
- Take ownership of Corporate Law and Corporate Housekeeping topics, including entity structures, filings, and governance processes.
- Manage and coordinate external legal counsel, ensuring effective support across jurisdictions and specialized topics while maintaining cost awareness.
- Support and prepare Due Diligence activities and oversee the legal aspects of post-acquisition integration (PMI) where relevant.
- Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and confidently lead discussions across senior business levels.
What you bring to the table
- 8-10+ years of professional experience in Legal, ideally in a fast-paced, international SaaS or technology environment.
- Strong expertise in contract law, particularly in SaaS and commercial agreements.
- International experience or exposure and solid foundation in German law (especially contract law), with the ability to operate confidently in a German legal context.
- Qualifications:
- When in Germany: German law degree with at least the First State Examination (Erstes Staatsexamen); completion of the Second State Examination (Zweites Staatsexamen) is strongly preferred.
- When in the UK: Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) or equivalent qualification with strong exposure to German and/or European legal frameworks.
- Proven ability to operate at Director level, combining strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
- A highly pragmatic, business-oriented mindset with the ability to prioritize effectively and make decisions in complex environments.
- Strong emotional resilience and composure, with the ability to stay focused and solution-oriented under pressure.
- A balanced approach to risk management, with the confidence to take ownership and drive outcomes.
- Demonstrated interest in and affinity for AI, automation, and Legal Tech; openness to rethink and modernize traditional legal processes.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to challenge, influence, and align senior business partners.
- Outstanding communication skills in English, written and verbal, with the ability to distill complexity into crisp, executive-ready outputs.
- Fluency in English is required; German language skills are strongly preferred, especially a strong understanding of German legal frameworks.
To be considered for this role, candidates must have the legal right to work in the country of employment.
Perks at work
- LucaFlex – We acknowledge that every individual has different working styles and preferences. Our flexible working model allows you to plan your working hours and location according to your needs and professional responsibilities.
- Work from Abroad – Sometimes a change of scenery can boost creativity and productivity, you can work up to 90 workdays outside your home country with the support from our partner Workflex.
- Sabbatical – Take the time you need for personal pursuits, family time, travel, or any other activities that suit you with our sabbatical options.
- Team Spirit – We value teamwork and celebrate our achievements. That's why we take many opportunities to get together, learn together, and cherish our successes together.
- Learning & Development – We encourage you to shape your own development with the support of dedicated time, resources, and budget provided by us.
- Lucanet Engage – Our feedback process is designed to support your personal and professional development in a targeted manner through regular dialogue.
- Lucanet Do Good– As a company we want to give back and support you in taking the time to do some good, individually or as a team, with paid volunteer time.
- Health & Wellbeing – Your overall wellbeing is important to us, which is why we offer tailored health and wellbeing programs, including company-wide initiatives, subsidies for sports activities, mental health support, and counseling through our external partners.
- Generous leave policy – We encourage you to take time off to relax, travel, and recharge.
- Compensation & Company Pension Plan – We are committed to equal pay and supporting you for your future by offering a company pension plan and/or pension allowances.
- Discounts – Enjoy a whole bunch of discounts from our external corporate benefits partner.
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Everybody's different here and we like it that way. At Lucanet, we embrace the unique qualities of every person. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive and feel valued. Regardless of your gender identity, sexual orientation, personal expression, racial identity, ethnicity, religious belief, or disability statuses, you are welcome at Lucanet just as you are. Our recruitment process is solely based on qualifications, merit, and organizational needs, ensuring fairness and equal opportunities for all candidates.
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