[Hiring] Junior Legal Counsel @BeNeering GmbH

Role Description

This is an entry-level position ideal for a recently qualified lawyer (first or second state exam) with a strong interest in technology, commercial law, and the SaaS industry. You will be the first dedicated legal hire focused on contracts, working closely with the CRO and sales team to support the full commercial lifecycle — from initial customer negotiations through to signed agreements.

• Draft, review, and negotiate customer contracts, including SaaS subscription agreements, master service agreements, data processing agreements (DPAs), and statements of work.
• Maintain and continuously improve BeNeering's standard contract templates to reflect best practice for a SaaS provider.
• Identify and flag legal risks in customer-proposed contract language, particularly around intellectual property, liability, data protection, and service levels.
• Support the sales team with legal input during commercial negotiations, ensuring deals close efficiently without unnecessary legal risk.
• Ensure BeNeering's contracts comply with applicable law, including GDPR, and reflect the realities of a SaaS delivery model.
• Build and maintain a contract repository and develop internal processes for contract management.
• Stay current on legal developments relevant to SaaS, AI, data protection, and procurement technology.

Qualifications

• First or second state exam (Erstes or Zweites Juristisches Staatsexamen) completed in Germany.
• Strong academic background with an interest in commercial, technology, or IT law.
• First exposure to contract law, IP law, or data protection through internships, university clinics, or the Referendariat.
• Fluent in German and English.
• Detail-oriented, pragmatic, and business-minded — you understand that legal work serves commercial goals.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where you will have real ownership from day one.
• Genuine interest in SaaS and B2B software.

Benefits

• A high-impact role with direct exposure to senior leadership and real commercial deals from the start.
• The opportunity to build and shape the legal function of a growing SaaS company.
• A collaborative, international team environment.
• Competitive salary in line with experience, with room to grow as the company scales.
• Flexible working arrangements.