Senior Legal Counsel, Shopware
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Senior and Expert level
Remote from France, Germany, Netherlands, Spain
eCommerce platform powering online businesses
Be an early applicant
eCommerce platform powering online businesses
201-500 employees
B2BSaaSeCommerce
Be an early applicant
Salary not provided
Senior and Expert level
Remote from France, Germany, Netherlands, Spain
201-500 employees
B2BSaaSeCommerce
Company mission
To create trendsetting eCommerce solutions for the global community.
Role
Who you are
- Strong legal background: You hold a law degree (fully qualified German lawyer - second state exam preferred; alternatively LL.M. or a comparable qualification with relevant professional experience), and bring at least 5–10 years of relevant professional experience in IT, data protection, and/or commercial law—ideally within a software company
- You are comfortable working in a technology-driven environment and know how to approach legal matters in a practical, business-oriented way
- Business mindset and pragmatism: You combine solid legal judgment with a strong commercial mindset, enabling you to find pragmatic solutions and assess risks effectively
- Experience with complex contracts: You have experience negotiating and drafting IT, SaaS, data protection, and commercial agreements and thrive in a tech-driven environment
- Collaborative approach: You enjoy working with diverse teams and stakeholders, communicate clearly, and actively contribute to the Legal team
- Language skills: You are able to communicate complex legal matters clearly and effectively in both German and English
What the job involves
- As a Senior Legal Counsel (m/f/d), you will be part of our Legal team and support the business on legal matters with a focus on IT, data protection, and commercial law in an international environment – regardless of your location
- You will negotiate and draft complex B2B, SaaS, and data protection agreements, advising internal stakeholders in a pragmatic and solution-oriented way. At the same time, you will contribute your expertise to further develop contract standards and legal processes
- Working closely with cross-functional teams, you act as a trusted business partner, combining strong legal expertise with a clear commercial mindset
- Negotiate contracts and advise the business:
- You take on a key role in negotiating and drafting complex B2B, IT, and data protection agreements with national and international customers. You advise our teams in a pragmatic, solution-oriented way, always keeping business needs in mind
- Shape data protection and IT law topics:
- You are a key point of contact for data protection matters and related areas of IT law. With your experience, you help identify legal risks early and develop practical solutions in a dynamic, tech-driven environment
- Develop standards and processes:
- You contribute to the development of contract templates, guidelines, and legal processes, helping to make our Legal team more efficient and scalable
- Be part of a strong Legal team:
- You work closely with colleagues in the Legal team as well as internal stakeholders across different departments and countries. You act as a sparring partner for the business while being a true team player
- Work in an international environment:
- You operate in an innovative, international setting and take ownership of legal topics that are critical to the company’s continued growth
- What makes this role special:
- Opportunity to join and shape a growing Legal team in an international software company
- Broad, high-impact role with real ownership and visibility across the business
- Exposure to complex and commercially relevant SaaS, IT, and data protection matters
- Close collaboration with diverse stakeholders in a dynamic tech environment
- Ability to improve and professionalize legal processes, not just work within existing structures
- A unique mix of hands-on legal work and strategic influence
- Highly collaborative team culture with room to contribute your experience and shape the function
Our take
The eCommerce boom in recent years has shown no signs of slowing down, and Shopware is capturing the opportunity. The company offers a set of open source tools to power the online shopping experience for hundreds of thousands of brands.
There are of course competitors, like Shopify Plus, but Shopware has stood out for serving mid-market companies that were not digitally-native businesses but had to take on digital channels to keep up with customer demand. This, combined with the obvious increase in brands and companies needing help when eCommerce became more mainstream, has served Shopware particularly well.
Founded in 2000, the company only received its first round of funding in 2022. Until then, it had been profitable off its own back. This capital and support from, among others, Carlyle and PayPal will be invested in its international growth.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
15% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (1 round)
Feb 2022
$100m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Total funding: $100m
Company benefits
- Mobile Working: Whether you live just around the corner or far away - we offer you the flexibility to mobile working. We connect talents from different countries and create a diverse, international work environment.
- Mobile Working Abroad: Shopware empowers you to work temporarily from across the EEA and beyond. For more freedom, focus, and global connection.
- Sports (Urban Sports Club): Enjoy free access to Urban Sports Club (M package), including the app, on-demand workouts, and local sports facilities. Want to upgrade? You can, with a small personal contribution.
- Special Leave Days: Special life events deserve special recognition. Shopware may grand additional paid leave days for special occasions, such as weddings, moves, or volunteer work.
- Private Hardware Use: Work-life meets tech-life. You're welcome to use your Shopware hardware, whether it's your monitor, headphones, or laptop also for private purposes.
- Phone Contract/Reimbursement: Stay connected -wherever you are. We cover parts of your mobile phone costs. Depending on your country, you will either receive a monthly allowance or we will provide you with a phone plan.
- Shopware Coins: Become a true co-create of Shopware's journey. With our voluntary VSOP program, you share in our long-term success and shape the future with us.
- Educational Leave: Learning is more than a nice-to-have. We support your individual development with up to 5 additional workdays per year for recognised, job-related training.
- Learning & Development Offers: Grow with us. We offer a wide range of training opportunities, from e-learning and expert-led training to conferences.
- Career Progression Framework: With transparent career paths and clear development criteria, we support your personal journey at Shopware.
- Mentoring @ Shopware: Our mentoring and buddy programs pair you with experienced colleagues who support your personal and professional development.
- Events: From team events and BBQs to our big annual Shopware Kick-Off, our events build community and strengthen our culture.
- English for everyone: Join our free English and training to grow your skills and strengthen international collaboration.
- Employee Assistance Program: We've got your back - 24/7. In case of professional or personal challenges, you'll have access to immediate, free, and anonymous support from external experts.
- Employee Referral Bonus: If a new employee is hired based on your recommendation, you will receive a referral bonus of up to €2,500.
- 10 Year Anniversary Vacation: 10 years with Shopware? As a thank-you for your loyalty and commitment, you will receive either an additional four weeks of paid vacation or a one-time payment - the choice is yours.
- Welcome Backpack (incl. Merch & Clothes): Your journey with Shopware starts with a backpack full of surprises. Teamwear, premium merch, and your very own Cody.
Company HQ
Borken, Schöppingen, Germany
Leadership
Sebastian Hamann
(Co-Founder & Co-CEO)Co-Founded Shopware at the age of 15.
Stegan Hamann
(Co-Founder & Co-CEO)Entered the professional world once founding Shopware.
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