German Commercial Counsel

Elastic is a Search AI Company that enables everyone to find the answers they need in real time, using all their data at scale.

What is The Role

We are hiring a Corporate Counsel with 4+ years of experience to join our International Commercial Legal department in Munich, Germany.

The role reports to the Senior Director of International Commercial Legal and will support our Sales and Partner organizations in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland.

• What You Will Be Doing
• Negotiate and structure commercial contracts such as Cloud/Saa S, Software Subscription, Professional Services, and Data Processing Agreements, ensuring compliance with GDPR.
• Support Sales & RFP teams during procurement processes, review ITT/RFP requirements, draft legal responses, and advise on proposed terms.
• Engage with the Central Region Legal lead in Munich and the wider legal team across USA, EMEA, and APJ, as well as go‑to‑market stakeholders in finance and compliance.
• Assist EMEA & Global Legal team members on ad hoc projects as directed.
• Stay abreast of legal and regulatory developments and advise stakeholders on implications.
• Help build and strengthen workflow processes between Legal and other departments to enable dealmaking and compliance initiatives, including leveraging AI tools and automation opportunities.

What You Bring

• Qualified and legally permitted to practice law in Germany with 4+ years of drafting and negotiation experience in technology contracts.
• Strong knowledge of contract law, cyber and information security obligations, and ability to engage with technical and security teams.
• Experience and knowledge of relevant laws in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland.
• Ability to balance legal risks with business strategy.
• Preferred experience in‑house or at a major national or international law firm.
• Proven ability to manage own time independently in a fast‑paced, ambiguous environment with flexibility, patience, and humour.
• Bonus Points
• Self‑starter with track record of balancing multiple projects and adjusting advice with shifting priorities, developments, and risk tolerance.
• Experience or strong knowledge of complex software licensing, cloud business models, and related legal issues.
• Consistent delivery of outstanding results.
• Familiarity with data protection and privacy issues in technology transactions as a plus.
• Prior experience representing high‑growth companies.
• Collaborative and well‑functioning in a distributed team environment.
• Willingness to travel as needed.
• Fluency in written and spoken German.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on work performed, not prior salary.
• Health coverage for you and your family in many locations.
• Flexible locations and schedules for many roles.
• Generous vacation days each year.
• Match up to €2,000 (or local currency equivalent) for financial donations and service.
• Up to 40 hours per year for volunteer projects.
• Minimum 16 weeks of parental leave.

Compensation

Typical starting salary range for this role is €85,300—€135,000 EUR. This role does not have a variable compensation component.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Elastic is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates different perspectives.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance or regulation.

We welcome individuals with disabilities and strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all.

To request an accommodation during the application or recruiting process, email candidate_accessibility@elastic. co.

We will reply within 24 business hours of submission.

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