Legal Counsel

WHO WE ARE

Packed with brilliant, passionate people, Maxon is deeply rooted in the creative industry and committed to empowering the artistic community.

We are Maxonians.

We encourage and motivate each other to be curious learners.

We are obsessed with customer fulfillment and inspiration - before, during and after purchase.

If you too want to be a Maxonian and help bring the finest software products for 2D and 3D visual effects, motion graphics, games, AR/MR/VR, visualization and general design, let’s talk.

WHO WE ARE

Packed with brilliant, passionate people, Maxon is deeply rooted in the creative industry and committed to empowering the artistic community.

We are Maxonians.

We encourage and motivate each other to be curious learners.

We are obsessed with customer fulfillment and inspiration - before, during and after purchase.

If you too want to be a Maxonian and help bring the finest software products for 2D and 3D visual effects, motion graphics, games, AR/MR/VR, visualization and general design, let’s talk.

POSITION SUMMARY

As part of our legal team, you will interact with various teams across the company including Operations, Product Management, Marketing, HR, Engineering and Sales.

You will join the Legal Team at our HQ in Bad Homburg, Germany.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• You will be responsible for reviewing, drafting, and negotiating corporate and commercial agreements, marketing agreements, software licensing agreements, NDAs, and employment contracts, etc.
• You will also be tasked with template creation, drafting internal policies, and providing general legal advice to all business functions.
• You will provide support on a broad range of legal topics such as general corporate, compliance, commercial and other transactions, and ad hoc projects.
• You will set up new processes, draft new templates, and create new workflows for the Legal team, but also for collaboration with other stakeholders.
• WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
• An LLB/JD or equivalent degree in law and 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Expertise in contract law and software licensing.
• Strong understanding of intellectual property, AI and technology laws.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Skill in providing pragmatic legal advice, having business know-how and can support the business in a practical and compliant manner.
• You are organized, detail-oriented, efficient, and can work in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
• NICE TO HAVE
• A high level of interest in technology.
• Experience working in an international environment.
• A good understanding of the creative industry.
• German language fluency.
• Active bar membership in your local jurisdiction.
• Salary Range*: 70-100k EUR annually

*Salaries at Maxon are based on a candidate's specific criteria including experience, skillset, education and location.

Maxon uses industry-driven survey data for building compensation structures to make sure our employees are receiving fair and competitive wages.

WHAT WE OFFER

• You will be part of a highly motivated international team of specialists working in an environment that offers a warm welcome with detailed onboarding and a dedicated mentor for a familiarization period as well as a wide range of individual development possibilities.

WHO WE ARE

Packed with brilliant, passionate people, Maxon is deeply rooted in the creative industry and committed to empowering the artistic community.

We are Maxonians.

We encourage and motivate each other to be curious learners.

We are obsessed with customer fulfillment and inspiration - before, during and after purchase.

If you too want to be a Maxonian and help bring the finest software products for 2D and 3D visual effects, motion graphics, games, AR/MR/VR, visualization and general design, let’s talk.