At IDnow, we believe innovation is finding solutions to problems that don’t yet exist but are sure to impact our future. Making the connected world a safer place is and has been our vision from the very beginning.
Our identity verification SaaS solutions enable businesses to make reliable, informed decisions in an instant. We offer robust, secure and seamless solutions to protect against player fraud, identity theft or forging signatures. It is not only mandatory and reduces business loss, but it also becomes a highly competitive advantage, as customer experience and retention rates improve substantially. We help our clients to increase security, improve customer conversion, and streamline their onboarding process.
We understand that regulation and our clients’ requirements are constantly evolving, so we evolve with them. Thanks to our close relationships with industry regulators, our solutions comply with multi-jurisdictional KYC ("Know Your Customer") regulations, allowing customers to process a wide variety of identity documents, and onboard and service consumers from all around the world in different markets and countries.

THIS POSITION IS BASED IN MUNICH, GERMANY, WITH AT LEAST 2 DAYS AT THE OFFICE.

At IDnow, we are committed to building a safer, more connected digital world. Our cutting-edge identity verification solutions help businesses comply with global regulations, enhance customer experience, and fight fraud. As we expand our legal team, we are seeking a pragmatic and motivated Senior Legal Counsel to provide key legal support across commercial and privacy matters. This position reports to the General Counsel and offers the opportunity to work on diverse legal issues in a fast-paced, tech-driven environment.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Qualified to practice law in Germany or another EU jurisdiction (including UK)
• 5+ years of relevant experience, ideally from a combination of law firm and in-house roles within the tech or SaaS sector.
• Solid experience in drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Strong working knowledge of European data protection laws (e.g., GDPR).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, handle detailed legal work, and communicate effectively with non-lawyers.
• Solution-oriented mindset: You flag issues and come with the solutions to go forward.
• Hands-on, with a high degree of personal accountability.
• Fluent in English
• Advanced in either German or French. In any case, a good knowledge of German is preferred. Knowledge of French is a strong plus