Senior Legal Counsel

If you want to be a Maxonian and help bring the best 2D and 3D visual effects, motion graphics, gaming, AR/MR/VR, visualization and design software to the market, then we should have a chat.

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 to market 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

• Lead complex contract drafting and negotiations, including enterprise agreements, software licensing, technology transfer, and AI-related agreements, while advising the business on legal risk, compliance, and strategic decision-making.  
• Play an active role in interdisciplinary projects aligned with Maxon’s business objectives by conducting legal analysis, assessing risks, and developing practical, solution-oriented recommendations in collaboration with internal stakeholders and external counsel. 

•  Identify and escalate high-risk or high-impact matters appropriately, ensuring timely involvement of senior leadership and supporting informed business decisions. 

• Drive legal process improvements by developing internal policies, templates, and workflows while partnering closely with cross-functional teams and mentoring junior legal team members. 

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• An LLB/JD or equivalent degree in law and 7+ 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*:

90-125k 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. Interested in joining our team? Click "Apply" to submit your application. Don’t meet every single requirement? At Maxon we embrace diversity, are avid explorers and curious learners, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t entirely match every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply in any case. You may be just the right candidate for this or other positions.

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!