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n8n is the open workflow orchestration platform built for the new era of AI. We give technical teams the freedom of code with the speed of no-code, so they can automate faster, smarter, and without limits. Backed by a community and 500+ builder-approved integrations, we’re changing the way people bring systems together and scale ideas for impact.
Since our founding in 2019, we’ve grown into a diverse team of over 160 people working across Europe and the US, with our centre of gravity in Berlin. Among our achievements: a community of more than 650,000 active developers and builders; 145k+ GitHub stars; recognition as a top European SaaS startup; raised $240m to date; and an 94 eNPS score.
We’re in a defining moment of an incredible journey. You’ll join a fast-growing, remote-first team that values ownership, pragmatism, and speed. If you’re excited to build with us, apply now.
Your main goal Your main goal will be to support the build-out of n8n’s legal function as a foundational hire — enabling our sales team to close complex deals at scale while shaping a modern, AI-first legal strategy.
Responsibilities
Drive commercial contracting
Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of agreements including SaaS (cloud and on-prem), DPA, channel, partnership, and vendor contracts
Partner closely with the sales and revenue teams to drive deals to close
Deliver creative, risk-based solutions that unlock revenue and protect the business
Partner on data, privacy, and AI
Provide pragmatic legal advice on GDPR, international data transfers, CCPA, and other global privacy frameworks
Advise cross-functional teams on the legal implications of AI in product development and go-to-market strategy
Help set a scalable, forward-looking approach to AI and privacy governance
Scale legal as a business enabler
Work with stakeholders across the company to solve legal questions in real-time with a builder mindset
Improve and maintain scalable legal templates, playbooks, and training materials
Help design and implement a self-serve legal portal and processes to support a fast-scaling global team
Requirements Must-haves
Qualified lawyer (Europe-based): 5+ years PQE, ideally with both top-tier law firm and in-house SaaS experience
Strong English fluency: ability to clearly communicate legal nuance to global stakeholders
Commercial contracts expert: deep experience in SaaS agreements, commercial and partnership agreements, with a focus on the DACH region
AI- and privacy-savvy: comfortable navigating GDPR, CCPA, and emerging AI regulations in a practical, business-centric way
Builder mindset: thrives in ambiguity and seeks continuous improvement of how legal works
Cross-functional collaborator: empathetic, business-minded, able to balance legal risk with product and revenue goals
Nice-to-haves
Curiosity for tech and automation: interest in legal tech, AI tools, and scalable internal systems
Experience with open-source models: familiarity with fair-code or open-core licensing approaches
Startup pace experience: worked in fast-scaling environments with shifting priorities
German fluency: ability to communicate in German with customers and stakeholders
Why join us? At n8n, your work will shape the legal backbone of a category-defining company. You’ll be the first legal hire alongside our Head of Legal, with the chance to build the function from the ground up and embed AI-first thinking into everything we do. We’re a remote-first team that values ownership, pragmatism, and speed.
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We can sponsor visas to Germany; for any other country, you need to have existing right to work.
Our company language is English. We are committed to diversity and inclusion; learn about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging initiatives at n8n.
Location and benefits
Benefits include competitive compensation, equity, remote-first work, and country-specific plans. See contract for details.
Health, wellness, pension, and other global benefits vary by region; examples include US 401(k) with employer match, disability, and life insurance.
Career growth: annual allowance for courses, books, events, or coaching.
Remote-friendly culture with regular off-sites; some roles may be hybrid depending on location.
Open source support and AI enablement; generous personal AI budget.
Location disclaimer: If you see multiple postings for the same role, apply to the location you expect to work from in the future.
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Senior Legal Counsel, EMEA / DACH
role at
n8n .
n8n is the open workflow orchestration platform built for the new era of AI. We give technical teams the freedom of code with the speed of no-code, so they can automate faster, smarter, and without limits. Backed by a community and 500+ builder-approved integrations, we’re changing the way people bring systems together and scale ideas for impact.
Since our founding in 2019, we’ve grown into a diverse team of over 160 people working across Europe and the US, with our centre of gravity in Berlin. Among our achievements: a community of more than 650,000 active developers and builders; 145k+ GitHub stars; recognition as a top European SaaS startup; raised $240m to date; and an 94 eNPS score.
We’re in a defining moment of an incredible journey. You’ll join a fast-growing, remote-first team that values ownership, pragmatism, and speed. If you’re excited to build with us, apply now.
Your main goal Your main goal will be to support the build-out of n8n’s legal function as a foundational hire — enabling our sales team to close complex deals at scale while shaping a modern, AI-first legal strategy.
Responsibilities
Drive commercial contracting
Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of agreements including SaaS (cloud and on-prem), DPA, channel, partnership, and vendor contracts
Partner closely with the sales and revenue teams to drive deals to close
Deliver creative, risk-based solutions that unlock revenue and protect the business
Partner on data, privacy, and AI
Provide pragmatic legal advice on GDPR, international data transfers, CCPA, and other global privacy frameworks
Advise cross-functional teams on the legal implications of AI in product development and go-to-market strategy
Help set a scalable, forward-looking approach to AI and privacy governance
Scale legal as a business enabler
Work with stakeholders across the company to solve legal questions in real-time with a builder mindset
Improve and maintain scalable legal templates, playbooks, and training materials
Help design and implement a self-serve legal portal and processes to support a fast-scaling global team
Requirements Must-haves
Qualified lawyer (Europe-based): 5+ years PQE, ideally with both top-tier law firm and in-house SaaS experience
Strong English fluency: ability to clearly communicate legal nuance to global stakeholders
Commercial contracts expert: deep experience in SaaS agreements, commercial and partnership agreements, with a focus on the DACH region
AI- and privacy-savvy: comfortable navigating GDPR, CCPA, and emerging AI regulations in a practical, business-centric way
Builder mindset: thrives in ambiguity and seeks continuous improvement of how legal works
Cross-functional collaborator: empathetic, business-minded, able to balance legal risk with product and revenue goals
Nice-to-haves
Curiosity for tech and automation: interest in legal tech, AI tools, and scalable internal systems
Experience with open-source models: familiarity with fair-code or open-core licensing approaches
Startup pace experience: worked in fast-scaling environments with shifting priorities
German fluency: ability to communicate in German with customers and stakeholders
Why join us? At n8n, your work will shape the legal backbone of a category-defining company. You’ll be the first legal hire alongside our Head of Legal, with the chance to build the function from the ground up and embed AI-first thinking into everything we do. We’re a remote-first team that values ownership, pragmatism, and speed.
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We can sponsor visas to Germany; for any other country, you need to have existing right to work.
Our company language is English. We are committed to diversity and inclusion; learn about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging initiatives at n8n.
Location and benefits
Benefits include competitive compensation, equity, remote-first work, and country-specific plans. See contract for details.
Health, wellness, pension, and other global benefits vary by region; examples include US 401(k) with employer match, disability, and life insurance.
Career growth: annual allowance for courses, books, events, or coaching.
Remote-friendly culture with regular off-sites; some roles may be hybrid depending on location.
Open source support and AI enablement; generous personal AI budget.
Location disclaimer: If you see multiple postings for the same role, apply to the location you expect to work from in the future.
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Senior Legal Counsel (Remote) — Global IT Company
Senior Corporate Counsel - Commercial International
Senior Legal Counsel Women’s Protection (m/w/d) (ID147)
Senior Legal Counsel (m/f/x) – Labor and Employment, EMEA
Senior Legal Counsel - Commercial & Product (m/f/d)
Senior Legal Counsel Employment (d/f/m) (Relocation to Munich or Berlin)
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