Senior Legal Counsel - Massachusetts

Overview

This role is for a Senior Legal Counsel based in the US, ideally on the East Coast near Boston, Massachusetts. The position involves serving as the strategic legal partner to the North America go-to-market organization while also contributing to select global legal initiatives. The role reports to the VP Legal & General Counsel located in Berlin and requires working closely with global stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead drafting, review, and negotiation of complex B2B agreements, including customer, partner, supplier, SaaS, and data processing contracts
• Act as the primary legal advisor to North America go-to-market teams, balancing commercial goals with risk mitigation
• Drive US regulatory compliance initiatives and oversee corporate governance for the US entity
• Conduct risk assessments and develop practical mitigation strategies across commercial and operational areas
• Develop scalable legal templates, playbooks, and facilitate internal knowledge sharing to enhance efficiency and consistency

Requirements

• US-qualified lawyer with active bar admission
• Proven experience managing complex commercial contracting in a B2B environment
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to translate legal and regulatory issues into practical business solutions
• Experience leading high-stakes negotiations and advising senior stakeholders clearly and confidently
• Solid understanding of US regulatory and compliance frameworks relevant to commercial and technology sectors
• High accountability, adaptability, and strong relationship-building skills in a cross-functional, international environment

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $150,000–$170,000
• Target annual bonus: 10%
• Total target compensation range: $165,000–$187,000
• Final compensation will be based on experience, skills, and role alignment

Location

• US East Coast preferred, ideally Boston, Massachusetts
• Remote collaboration with global teams including leadership based in Berlin