Legal Counsel - Software Solutions (m/f/d)

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Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting (TAA)

Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting Deutschland GmbH, headquartered in Ludwigsburg, is part of the international Wolters Kluwer Group. With over 600 employees at 10 locations in Germany, we develop software solutions such as ADDISON, SBS-Software, and AKTE, which support tax consulting firms and companies throughout Europe.

In Europe alone, more than 46,000 tax consulting firms and over 1.5 million small and medium-sized businesses rely on our solutions.

The Legal Counsel of TAA Europe Region North (Germany and Scandinavia) (m/f/d) within the Global Law and Compliance Department (GLCD) will support primarily the TAA business in Germany, and also in Scandinavia as required. The role will collaborate with business and legal leaders to reach decisions that support the organization’s objectives. The individual in this position will be a trusted advisor, providing strategic insights and expert legal support. The position will report to the senior counsel for TAA Germany, based in Hürth.

Responsibilities

• Handle specialized legal tasks and complex legal projects.
• Provide comprehensive legal analysis adapted to the respective teams.
• Draft high-quality legal documents.
• Support contract negotiations in complex international environments.
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements, whether local or global.
• Review and contribute to the development of policies that support the objectives of the business.
• Support cross-functional initiatives.
• Monitor and interpret legislation changes affecting the organization.
• Actively participate in the GLCD’s initiatives, programs and activities.

Skills and Requirements

• Admission to practice law in Germany.
• A minimum 3-5 years of progressively responsible corporate/commercial legal experience preferably with a law firm and an established corporate law department.
• Good knowledge and interest on data privacy and other EU regulations, particularly as they apply to new technologies and AI.  
• Willingness to assist on legal and contractual matters in other jurisdictions, under appropriate supervision of the legal lead for TAA Region North.
• Willingness to travel when necessary or appropriate (approximately 1-2 times a month).
• Capability to draft well-structured and technically accurate legal documents.
• Proficiency in negotiating legal agreements independently or with minimal oversight.
• Ability to provide detailed and clear legal opinions.
• Prior experience (and/or willingness) to draft and review organizational policies.
• Prior experience providing strategic legal insights across functions.
• Strong preference for prior experience in drafting Saas/software and/or content license agreements.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, technology, and business leaders to advise on the design, development, commercialization and deployment of software, data and AI-enabled products.
• Support AI initiatives within the Wolters Kluwer enterprise, the GLCD and the TAA Germany business unit, including advising on products, emerging AI regulation(s) and responsible AI frameworks.
• Functional knowledge of (or willingness to become proficient in) working with artificial intelligence technologies, including experience applying AI tools to streamline legal and compliance processes, enhance productivity, and support business innovation
• Proficiency in both German and English (both written and oral, level C1+)

Our benefits

• Secure future: You’ll receive a permanent, full-time position at an international company, as well as a company pension plan with personalized guidance.
• Work-life balance: 30 days of vacation, flexible working hours, and the option to work remotely on designated days—so the job fits your life.
• Working Abroad: You can flexibly work abroad for up to 20 days within a 12-month period.
• Career Development: We support you with structured onboarding, on-the-job training, international career opportunities, and internal and external professional development.
• Health & Social Engagement: Our Corporate Benefits program offers everything from JobRad to life and retirement counseling. In addition, you’ll receive an extra day off—Volunteer Day—to support social projects. Through our “Wolters Kluwer Helps” program, we as a company also support social projects.
• Modern work environment: You’ll work with high-performance IT equipment, in modern workspaces featuring a shared desk system, free beverages, and well-connected office buildings.
• Team spirit: You’ll experience genuine camaraderie at our employee events and through our employee referral program. Short decision-making processes, flat hierarchies, and room for your ideas are a given here.

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Your contact person

Pushpa Linke
Senior Recruiter 
Tel.: 02233 3760 7976

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