Legal & Compliance Specialist (a)

Permanent employee, Full-time · DE-Landau in der Pfalz, DE-Remote

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Legal and Compliance Specialist to support our organization in managing legal and compliance matters. This role will be central in ensuring compliance with international corporate and commercial law, and best practices.

Your Tasks

Commercial Contracts

Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including SaaS MSAs, DPAs, NDAs, vendor agreements, and partnership contracts
Develop and maintain contract templates, clause libraries, and negotiation playbooks to drive consistency and scalability
Collaborate closely with Sales and Finance teams to manage deal flow and contract approval processes

Corporate Governance & Risk Management

Ensure compliance with German corporate laws and regulations in the U.S.
Provide guidance on corporate governance, including board and shareholder matters, entity management, and equity documentation
Advise executive leadership on legal risks and mitigation strategies related to company operations and strategic initiatives

Privacy & Data Protection

Oversee privacy compliance, including support for GDPR, and German data protection laws (BDSG), including implementation of policies and data processing agreements
Partner with Security and Product teams to review data handling practices and ensure appropriate contractual safeguards with customers and vendors
Monitor and adapt to evolving European and international privacy regulations

M&A

Support and M&A activities and associated integration workstreams, including liaisoning with Legal from external deal teams
Partnering to create infrastructure, checklists, and processes for diligence reviews during M&A activities, including early-stage review through full integration

Legal Operations & Enablement

Own the development of legal workflows, document management systems, and internal education on legal policies and procedures
Work with external counsel to manage litigation, IP protection, and special matters cost-effectively and efficiently

Compliance

Act as the central owner of compliance topics ensuring consistent standards and policies company-wide
Manage and maintain industry certifications (e.g., ISO standards) and audits and support compliance requirements of enterprise customers
Define, prioritize, and monitor compliance areas the company must address, identifying what is already in place and what needs to be built
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to organize compliance processes effectively
Serve as the primary point of contact for compliance inquiries from customers, and suppliers

Your Profile

Law degree with qualification in Germany or equivalent
5+ years of legal experience, ideally in-house roles at SaaS technology companies
Proven experience with German corporate, commercial, and compliance law
Knowledge of EU regulations (e.g., GDPR, competition law, corporate governance requirements)
Exposure to U.S. legal frameworks is a strong advantage
Strong drafting and negotiation skills in German and English
Experience supporting or advising international operations and multi-entity legal structures
Ability to communicate complex legal concepts in a practical, business-first manner
Highly organized, responsive, and able to manage competing priorities with agility and accuracy
Comfortable working independently and partnering cross-functionally

That sounds like you?

Then don't wait any longer and send us your resume. We are looking forward to the exchange with you!

Reasons to become part of AMDT

Transformative Opportunities: Be part of a transformative company undergoing dynamic changes, offering numerous opportunities for growth and development.
Inclusive Culture: Join a diverse and supportive community where your contributions are valued, and collaboration thrives.
Flexible Work Options: Work how you work best—remotely, hybrid, or from our state-of-the-art office.
Future Security: We invest in your future with a comprehensive pension plan, contributing 20% towards your direct insurance (deferred compensation).
Celebrating Milestones: Enjoy special bonuses and gifts for significant life events like marriage, the birth of a child, or your 10-year anniversary with us.
Continuous Learning: Access Preply for easy language learning, supporting your personal and professional growth.

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About us

AMDT is the global market and technology leader for versioning and backup solutions in industrial automation. With its octoplant software platform, the company secures the automation of production processes through strong end-point management, where it consistently records and monitors changes to configurations, programming and project statuses in production. This minimizes downtime, increases efficiency, quality and safety standards, and saves costs as well as resources. As a modular solution, octoplant can be linked to different automation technologies and devices, regardless of the manufacturer.

AMDT was formed in 2022 from the merger of the two established market leaders AUVESY GmbH and MDT Software Inc. The company is headquartered in Landau, Pfalz, Germany, with additional locations in the USA and China. The company works with more than 100 partners on all continents and serves over 3,000 customers worldwide

More information at: amdt.com

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. AMDT maintains a drug-free workplace.

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