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Snapsoft

Legal Counsel

Snapsoft, New Bremen, Ohio, United States

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The

Legal Counsel

will be responsible for overseeing all legal matters across

corporate, commercial, compliance, employment, and regulatory functions . This role is critical in enabling SnapSoft’s continued international growth, ensuring

contractual integrity, compliance with EU and US regulations, intellectual property protection, and risk mitigation .

As the first in-house legal hire, the Legal Counsel will work closely with leadership and external legal partners to establish scalable legal frameworks, supporting our

commercial growth, hiring expansion, and corporate governance .

About SnapSoft SnapSoft is a rapidly scaling AWS professional services provider consulting company operating across

the US, and EMEA (Hungary, UK, Germany and Spain) . We partner closely with AWS to deliver world-class solutions. As we expand, we seek a

Legal Counsel

to build and lead our in-house legal function, ensuring compliance, risk management, and strategic legal support across jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities 1. Commercial Contracts & Business Support

Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of

commercial agreements

including:

Master Services Agreements (MSAs)

Statements of Work (SoWs)

Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)

Partnership and vendor agreements

Provide

pre-sales legal support , ensuring favorable contract terms and risk mitigation.

Support

subcontractor and vendor agreements , balancing flexibility and compliance.

Advise on

cross-border transactions

between Hungary, Germany, the US, and the EU.

2. Compliance & Regulatory Risk Management

Ensure

GDPR, SOC2 and global data protection compliance

across customer engagements.

Oversee

trade compliance, export controls, and industry-specific regulatory obligations .

Manage

intellectual property (IP) strategy , ensuring protection of proprietary technology.

Establish and maintain legal policies for

corporate governance and ethics .

3. Employment & Labor Law

Advise the

People & Culture team

on employment law across multiple jurisdictions, including:

Employee contracts and remote work policies.

Performance management and termination procedures.

Compliance with

Hungarian, German, US, and EU, UAE labor laws .

Ensure seamless compliance as we scale across new geographies.

Manage

employment disputes , minimizing legal and reputational risks.

4. Intellectual Property (IP) & Technology Protection

Develop and enforce

IP protection strategies

for SnapSoft’s innovations and branding.

Manage

trademark and copyright registrations

in key markets.

Ensure

software licensing compliance , particularly in collaboration with AWS.

5. Risk Management & Dispute Resolution

Identify potential

legal and contractual risks , implementing proactive mitigation strategies.

Manage

customer contract liabilities , advising on risk allocation in deals.

Handle dispute resolution, arbitration, and

legal claims management .

6. Corporate Governance & M&A Support

Ensure compliance with corporate governance requirements across

Hungary, Germany, the US, and the EU .

Support the

CEO, CFO, and Board

in corporate structuring and

M&A due diligence .

Oversee

shareholder agreements, legal entity structuring, and governance policies .

7. Equity & ESOP Compliance

Support the

design and implementation of the ESOP plan , ensuring legal compliance.

Advise on

equity grants, stock options, and incentive plans

in multiple jurisdictions.

Collaborate with the CFO on

tax implications and regulatory filings .

Key Qualifications Must-Have:



Law degree

from an accredited university.



5+ years

of experience in

corporate, commercial, or technology law .

✅ Experience with

contract negotiation, corporate governance, and employment law .



Deep knowledge of EU regulations , particularly

GDPR and employment law .

✅ Ability to manage

cross-border legal matters

across Hungary, Germany, and the US.

✅ Strong

risk management mindset

and business-oriented legal advice.

✅ Fluent in

English (C1/C2 level) ; Fluent in

Hungarian (C1/C2 level)

Nice-to-Have:

➕ Prior experience in a

technology, SaaS, or professional services company .

➕ Knowledge of

cloud computing and software licensing agreements .

➕ Exposure to

M&A transactions and corporate structuring .

➕ Familiarity with

AWS, ISV partnerships, and tech-industry legal frameworks .

What We Offer The opportunity to

build and lead

SnapSoft’s legal function.

A

dynamic, international environment

with exposure to

Hungary, Germany, the US, and the EU .

High-impact role supporting a

rapidly scaling tech company .

A

collaborative, growth-driven team

where your expertise will drive strategic decisions.

Competitive salary

and benefits package.

Do you see yourself in this role? Apply now! If you're excited about this opportunity and believe you're the right fit, we'd love to hear from you! Send us your CV and a cover letter. Join us on our journey to become the largest AWS Premier Tier Partner in Central and Eastern Europe!

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