Legal Counsel

Paderborn

Finance – Legal /

Part time, 4 days a week /

Hybrid

At Aevi, we're not just a team; we're a vibrant, global business, committed to shaking up the payments industry. Our culture is all about innovation, creativity, and a passion for pushing boundaries. We’re thrilled to welcome new Aevi’ators who vibe with our values and mission and are ready to join us on our journey of transformation and growth.

As Legal Counsel, you'll work closely with our General Counsel to provide practical, business-focused legal support across AEVI's operations. You'll act as a trusted partner to teams across Procurement, Product, Information Security, Engineering, and Commercial functions, helping them navigate legal and regulatory matters in a fast-paced technology environment.

This is a hands-on role combining day-to-day commercial contracting with strategic legal advisory work. You'll thrive here if you enjoy finding pragmatic solutions, balancing risk with business needs, and building strong relationships across the organisation.

What you'll be doing:

Commercial Contract

Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts, with a particular focus on procurement contracts.
Support the contract approval and execution process.
Ensure contracts align with AEVI's risk appetite and internal policies.

Legal Advisory

Provide advice on matters relating to: Data protection and privacy, Intellectual property, Technology and software, Cybersecurity and IT security, Emerging AI-related legal considerations, Partner with Product and Engineering teams on technology-focused legal matters.
Partner with Product and Engineering teams on technology-focused legal matters.

Compliance & Risk Management

Identify, assess and help mitigate legal and regulatory risks.
Support the development and maintenance of internal policies and compliance frameworks.
Coordinate with external advisers, including data protection specialists, IP counsel and external law firms where required.

Stakeholder Partnership

Build trusted relationships across the business and provide clear, commercially focused guidance.
Support and advise Procurement and other key stakeholders.
Deliver legal awareness and training sessions when appropriate.

Operational Excellence

Manage legal matters independently from initiation through to completion.
Prioritise effectively within a small and agile legal team.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of legal templates, processes and ways of working.

*Please note that this job description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required. Responsibilities may evolve over time in line with business needs.

What we are looking for:

Qualified German lawyer with minimum 8 years post-qualification experience.
Experience gained in private practice and in-house, ideally within technology, fintech or SaaS businesses.
Strong expertise in:
- Commercial contracts and procurement
- GDPR and data protection
- Intellectual property
- Technology and software law
- Legal risk assessment
Excellent drafting, negotiation and inter-personal/ communication skills.
Strong commercial judgement and a pragmatic, solutions-oriented mindset.
Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and build credibility with stakeholders at all levels.

Life at Aevi

Being part of Aevi? Flexibility, honesty, development, and support are the essentials of our work environment, and we live for a “work smarter, not harder” mindset. At Aevi, we celebrate diversity and inclusivity, firmly believing that our strength lies in our individuality. Our commitment to a better working culture is reflected in our respect and appreciation for each team member, cheering on everyone to just be themselves at work and outside.            

What's in it for you?  

- Be part of a dynamic, fun-loving team that values teamwork and flexibility.

- Benefit from our unlimited vacation policy, so you can take a breather whenever you want and need it.

- Quickly become a key player of our motivated, energetic, and global team.

- Thrive in a culture that lets your unique work style shine.

Who are Aevi:

Our mission is to build a more open world, where anyone, anywhere, can take or make any kind of payment.

Our cloud-based platform lets payments and transaction data flow across all channels and consumer touchpoints. By connecting digital and in-person interfaces, we are committed to creating the best possible customer experience at the point-of-interaction. Today, we operate across Europe, Australia, and the US with offices in London, Prague, and Paderborn.

Our Vision and Support:

We are setting payments free!

Supported by visionary shareholders in the industry like Mastercard and HPE Growth Capital, we stand at the forefront of payment innovation, surrounded by like-minded partners who share our vision for a seamless payment future.

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