LEGAL COUNSEL (GERMAN SPEAKER - 2 YEAR FTC)

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As Global Legal Counsel at Criteo, you will join Criteo’s cross-functionally Global Legal Commercial & Product Team, with a primary focus on supporting sales team for the DACH markets while our German legal counsel will be on maternity leave (2 years).
This role is based in Germany (Munich) with a flexible working from home policy.
You will partner with commercial teams primarily but also marketing/PR, product, GTM, finance and other teams across all parts of Criteo’s business, including product development, go-to-market and product support, negotiating transactions with advertisers, brands, retailers, publishers and technology and data partners; providing advice on advertising and privacy matters; and otherwise providing high-value, business- focused legal advice in support of any other matters that come our way.
This role presents a great career move for a lawyer seeking a challenging opportunity that combines technical legal knowledge with commercial acumen and interaction with both internal and external business clients, operating in an exciting and fast-paced global environment.
Who You Are.
A talented lawyer who can work independently, but can also collaborate in a collegial environment and accommodate a variety of personalities and cultures.
The ideal candidate will have.
A minimum of 4 years of commercial / tech law experience with a top-tier law firm (with IP, privacy, technology experience) and/or in-house tech industry experience (ad tech or advertising/marketing law experience is a plus).
Some experience in drafting/negotiating marketing, commercial and technology agreements including a general knowledge of data privacy (GDPR in particular), competition law, non-disclosure agreements, as well as advising on advertising guidelines and best practices.
Problem solver, with a pragmatic, commercial focused approach.
Desire to learn and understand complex technologies supporting go-to-market activities.
Ability to engage with business partners of different experience levels, provide reasoned legal advice (in clear, easy to understand ways), empower partners through training initiatives and act as a trusted partner with commercial teams.
Fluent proficiency in English language (written and oral).
Ability to juggle competing priorities and work harmoniously with internal stakeholders and other legal team members.
Ability to really hit the ground running and adapt quickly to change business needs and/or priorities.
Lots of “go go go” and can-do attitude.
We acknowledge that many candidates may not meet every single role requirement listed above.
If your experience looks a little different from our requirements but you believe that you can still bring value to the role, we’d love to see your application!​ Who We Are.
Criteo is the global commerce media company that enables marketers and media owners to deliver richer consumer experiences and drive better commerce outcomes through its industry leading Commerce Media Platform.
At Criteo, our culture is as unique as it is diverse.
From our offices around the world or from home, our incredible team of Criteos collaborates to develop an open and inclusive environment.
We seek to ensure that all of our workers are treated equally, and we do not tolerate discrimination based on race, gender identity, gender, sexual orientation, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, political opinion, pregnancy, migrant status, ethnicity, marital or family status, or other protected characteristics at all stages of the employment lifecycle including how we attract and recruit, through promotions, pay decisions, benefits, career progression and development.
We aim to ensure employment decisions and actions are based solely on business-related considerations and not on protected characteristics.
As outlined in our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, we strictly forbid any kind of discrimination, harassment, mistreatment or bullying towards colleagues, clients, suppliers, stakeholders, shareholders, or any visitors of Criteo.
All of this supports us in our mission to power the world’s marketers with trusted and impactful advertising encouraging discovery, innovation and choice in an open internet.
Why Join Us.
At Criteo, we take pride in being a caring culture and are committed to providing our employees with valuable benefits that support their physical, emotional and financial wellbeing, their interests and the important life events.
We aim to create a place where people can grow and learn from each other while having a meaningful impact.
We want to set you up for success in your job, and an important part of that includes comprehensive perks & benefits.
Benefits may vary depending on the country where you work and the nature of your employment with Criteo.
When determining compensation, we carefully consider a wide range of job-related factors, including experience, knowledge, skills, education, and location.
These factors can cause your compensation to vary.