Legal Counsel DACH (Commercial)

Summary

We are looking for a commercially-minded attorney with 3 years of Post-Qualification Experience (PQE) to join our European legal team. In this role, you will focus on high-stakes SaaS insurance and financial services contracting, acting as a strategic partner who balances legal rigor with business agility

Job Description

We are looking for a commercially-minded attorney with 3 years of Post-Qualification Experience (PQE) to join our European legal team. In this role, you will focus on high-stakes SaaS insurance and financial services contracting, acting as a strategic partner who balances legal rigor with business agility

. You will report directly to our EMEA Legal Director

• Location: This is a remote position, but the candidate should preferably be based in Germany to facilitate frequent on-location negotiations within the DACH region

Key Responsibilities

• Contract Management: Draft and negotiate complex IT/SaaS agreements, as well as licensing and professional services agreements

• Regulatory Compliance: Maintain a strong understanding of data privacy regulations, specifically GDPR, and industry-specific mandates such as DORA and BaFin guidelines

• Advisory: Provide actionable legal advice to internal stakeholders regarding SaaS commercial contracts within the insurance and financial sectors

• Cross-Border Support: Assist with cross-border transactions by bridging legal requirements between German and North American jurisdictions

Required Background
• Education: Must be a Qualified Attorney with at least 2 years of Post-Qualification Experience (PQE)

• Languages: Native-level German and fluent English are mandatory requirements, while proficiency in other European languages is considered a plus

• Expertise: A background in IT Law and Data Privacy is required, and knowledge of financial regulations is highly preferred

Mindset & Adaptability
• We are seeking a true team player with a commercial "can-do" attitude who is capable of simplifying complex legal risks

• The ideal candidate must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with evolving regulatory landscapes

About Guidewire

Guidewire is the platform P&C insurers trust to engage, innovate, and grow efficiently. We combine digital, core, analytics, and AI to deliver our platform as a cloud service. More than 540+ insurers in 40 countries, from new ventures to the largest and most complex in the world, run on Guidewire.

As a partner to our customers, we continually evolve to enable their success. We are proud of our unparalleled implementation track record with 1600+ successful projects, supported by the largest R&D team and partner ecosystem in the industry. Our Marketplace provides hundreds of applications that accelerate integration, localization, and innovation.

For more information, please visit www.guidewire.com and follow us on Twitter: @Guidewire_PandC.

Guidewire Software, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to an inclusive workplace, and believe that a diversity of perspectives, abilities, and cultures is a key to our success. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability. All offers are contingent upon passing a criminal history and other background checks where it's applicable to the position.