Legal Counsel - Remote

Overview

Orcrist is building a next generation data intelligence platform using cutting-edge technologies. We provide solutions to empower our clients to take decisive actions in complex environments, supporting competitiveness, safety, and resilience. Our Mission is to develop intelligence fusion capabilities to connect any amount of data and sources.

In Short

• Join a fast-growing tech company as the first Legal Counsel.
• Own the end-to-end legal function across multiple entities.
• Draft and negotiate commercial contracts including MSAs and NDAs.
• Ensure GDPR compliance and manage data protection queries.
• Advise on regulatory requirements related to public sector contracts.
• Manage relationships with external legal counsel.
• Support corporate governance and intercompany agreements.
• Work in a remote-first environment with occasional team events.
• High level of autonomy and collaboration with leadership.
• Opportunity to shape the legal infrastructure of the company.

Requirements

• Fully qualified lawyer in Germany with completed State Examinations.
• Admission to the German bar.
• 4+ years of legal experience in-house and/or private practice.
• Strong experience with B2B contracts in IT and software law.
• Knowledge of German employment law and data protection compliance.
• Prior experience at a large law firm is preferred.
• Business-oriented mindset with strong communication skills.
• Comfortable in a tech environment and learning digital tools.
• Fluency in German and English for contract drafting.

Benefits

• Opportunity to build and own the legal function.
• High level of autonomy and collaboration with founders.
• Broad exposure across various legal matters.
• Remote-first working environment with home office budget.
• 30 days vacation.
• Direct impact on critical missions for customers.