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Legal Counsel (all genders)

innoscripta · Global Legal and Finance

Cologne

Mid-level

Legal & Compliance

Last seen 1mo ago

Posted
2mo ago

Posted on 7 September 2026

Workplace
On-site

Work model: On-site

Salary
Not disclosed

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About innoscripta

innoscripta is a fast-growing technology company with the vision of setting the global standard for transparency, compliance, and structured data management in research and development (R&D). Through our platform, Clusterix, we empower companies to manage innovation processes more efficiently, transparently, and at scale. Today, thousands of businesses rely on our solutions, and together we are shaping the future of digital, measurable, and structured R&D management worldwide.

Your Responsibilities

Independently manage and assess legal matters relevant to the business while providing practical legal advice to internal stakeholders across various departments.

Support the preparation of annual and interim financial statements in close collaboration with external tax advisors and auditors.

Take ownership of receivables management, including the legal assessment, review, and support of debt collection processes.

Implement, further develop, and monitor compliance with data protection and corporate compliance policies.

Manage the full contract lifecycle, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and maintaining commercial agreements with customers, suppliers, and business partners.

Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and coordinate with external legal advisors and service providers where required.

Your Profile

Successfully completed a law degree (First State Examination), a degree in Business Law, or a comparable legal qualification.

At least two years of professional experience in a legal or corporate legal environment.

Native-level German language proficiency (C2), both written and spoken.

Solid knowledge of the GDPR and a strong interest in data protection issues related to software, cloud services, and AI applications.

Initial experience in contract drafting, review, and contract management is an advantage.

Strong technical affinity and interest in digital business models.

Independent, structured, and solution-oriented working style.

Nice to Have

Experience with Data Processing Agreements (DPAs).

Knowledge of SaaS, software licensing, or IT law.

Exposure to AI-related privacy and data protection matters.

What We Offer

An international and dynamic work environment with flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes.

Competitive benefits, including:

Public transportation subsidy

Childcare allowance

Individual learning and development opportunities

Regular team events

Summer and Christmas celebrations

Why innoscripta?

As the market leader in R&D compliance, innoscripta is redefining innovation funding through a unique software platform. You will join an innovative, high-growth environment where you can take on meaningful responsibility, work alongside ambitious professionals, and benefit from fast decision-making processes and excellent long-term career development opportunities.

Office Locations

Köln

Work Mode

On Site

Department

Global Legal and Finance

Job Type

Full-Time

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About innoscripta

innoscripta builds software for claiming R&D tax credits and research grants, from Munich and a second German site in Tutzing, with Cologne, Hamburg and Vienna alongside. Engineering is concentrated in Tutzing — QA and test automation, a Linux specialist, product and architecture — while Munich and the rest of the board are sales, case management and finance.