Senior Legal Counsel* (G&A)

at  Software AG

Locations: Berlin; Cologne; Darmstadt, Dusseldorf; Hamburg; Leipzig; Marburg; Munich; Nuremberg; Saarbrucken; Stuttgart or remote
Software AG helps companies to manage and optimize their operations, infrastructure and technology with products that simplify complexity, increase transparency and prepare organizations for change.
Trusted by the world’s best brands for more than 50 years, Software AG’s AI-enabled process intelligence, application development, high-performance database, and strategic portfolio management solutions are used by banks, retailers, manufacturers, governments and more.
The General and Administrative (G&A) service is at the crux of Software AG’s operational excellence. This critical function drives efficiency across finance, legal, HR, and IT, enabling all teams to succeed in a fast-paced, innovative environment. The role will support the execution of daily operations, optimizing resources and empowering strategic decision-making that fuels company growth.
Be you, join us.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Legal Counsel* to join our legal team as an individual contributor* at Software AG. The primary focus of this role is to provide strategic legal support for the separation of business units, including addressing corporate governance, compliance, and legal structuring matters. Additionally, this role will provide legal guidance and support for the closing of sales deals, commercial transactions, and other business operations as needed.
The ideal candidate* will have a deep understanding of corporate and IT law, excellent negotiation and drafting skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

• Separation of Business Units:
• Provide legal expertise in planning and executing the separation of business units.
• Draft and negotiate agreements related to the separation, such as transition services agreements, licensing arrangements, and shared services agreements.
• Advise on corporate governance, entity structuring, and compliance issues related to the separation.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with corporate transactions and ensure adherence to applicable laws and regulations throughout the separation process.
• Commercial and Transactional Support:
• Draft, review, and negotiate software licensing, SaaS, professional services, and partnership agreements.
• Support the sales team in closing complex commercial deals, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Provide practical legal advice to business units on day-to-day operations, risks, and opportunities.

• Collaboration:

• • Partner with internal stakeholders, including finance, HR, product, and operations, to achieve business goals while managing legal risks.
• Liaise with external counsel when necessary to handle specialized legal matters or litigation.

Skills & Competencies

• Legal Expertise: Strong knowledge of corporate and IT law.
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyze complex legal issues and provide actionable recommendations.
• Negotiation: Excellent negotiation and drafting skills, with a focus on minimizing risks and achieving favorable outcomes.
• Business Acumen: Understand the software industry, including business models and regulatory requirements.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain legal concepts clearly to non-legal stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving: Proactive and solutions-oriented, with a practical approach to managing legal challenges.
• Independence: Self-motivated and capable of managing multiple priorities independently.

Experience Required

• Several years of legal experience, preferably including time at an international law firm and/or as in-house counsel in the software or technology sector.
• Demonstrated experience with business unit separations, or corporate restructuring.
• Strong familiarity with software licensing, SaaS, commercial contracts and the legal support of sales organizations.

Education Required

• Fully qualified lawyer in Germany or advanced law degree with high academic standing (equivalent to Germany’s second state exam)

What’s in it for you?

• Earn competitive total compensation and receive comprehensive country-specific medical and other benefits.
• Enjoy time and location flexibility with our Hybrid Working Model, which allows a remote workshare of up to 60%. Work anywhere in your country or abroad for up to 10 days per year.
• Set yourself up for success in your new role by upgrading your home office space using your one-time hybrid work payment.
• Lean on the Employee Assistance Program for support during some of life’s most common but difficult challenges.

• Separation of Business Units:
• Provide legal expertise in planning and executing the separation of business units.
• Draft and negotiate agreements related to the separation, such as transition services agreements, licensing arrangements, and shared services agreements.
• Advise on corporate governance, entity structuring, and compliance issues related to the separation.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with corporate transactions and ensure adherence to applicable laws and regulations throughout the separation process.
• Commercial and Transactional Support:
• Draft, review, and negotiate software licensing, SaaS, professional services, and partnership agreements.
• Support the sales team in closing complex commercial deals, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Provide practical legal advice to business units on day-to-day operations, risks, and opportunities.
• Collaboration