Associate Commercial Counsel

Ovii's Interpretation of the Role

As an Associate Commercial Counsel you will draft, review and negotiate commercial AI SaaS contracts, supporting Harvey’s Go‑to‑Market teams and driving legal growth in the DACH region.

Role Snapshot

• Draft & negotiate commercial AI SaaS agreements
• Support Go‑to‑Market and Business Development teams
• Develop EMEA legal function
• First in‑house counsel for Munich
• Handle broader legal matters as needed

Must-Have Requirements

• German qualified lawyer
• 2+ years post‑qualification legal experience
• Transactional commercial contract background
• Experience with SaaS or technology agreements
• post‑qualification commercial/technology legal experience
• German law degree and bar qualification
• Must be a qualified lawyer in Germany

Nice-to-Have Signals

• AI experience

Work Setup

• Location: Munich, Germany
• Work mode: HYBRID
• Remote scope: UNSPECIFIED
• Employment type: Full-Time

Eligibility Gates

• Work authorization: must be authorized to work in Germany

Not Specified in JD

• Salary range
• Visa sponsorship
• Remote eligibility
• Travel requirement

What You'll Likely Work On

• Draft, review and negotiate Commercial AI SaaS contracts
• Help develop the EMEA legal function and its processes
• Support the growth of the DACH region as the first in‑house counsel in Munich
• Address other legal issues as they arise
• Collaborate closely with the Go‑to‑Market team

Good Fit If You Have

• AI experience welcomed but not required
• Team‑focused, collaborative work style
• Hyper‑responsive, service‑oriented attitude
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment