Junior Commercial Contracts Counsel (German Language Focus) jobs in United States
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Axiom · 20 hours ago

Junior Commercial Contracts Counsel (German Language Focus)

Axiom is transforming the legal services landscape by delivering innovative solutions in various industries. They are seeking a Junior Commercial Contracts Counsel with fluency in German to support large-scale client projects, focusing on drafting and negotiating commercial agreements and collaborating with internal teams and clients.

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Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate a range of core commercial agreements, including NDAs, MSAs, and distribution agreements
Support large-scale contracting projects across industries, ensuring agreements align with business, operational, and strategic objectives
Assist with CLM implementation and contract management processes, including template development and contract database oversight
Collaborate with internal teams and clients, including stakeholders in Germany and other international jurisdictions
Provide clear, business-focused guidance on contractual risk, compliance, and commercial considerations
Stay current on relevant regulations and best practices impacting commercial contracting

Qualification

Commercial contracting skillsFluency in GermanCLM implementation experiencePost-qualification experienceAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

JD or equivalent, with active bar membership in good standing
2–5 years of post-qualification experience; in-house experience preferred
Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating core commercial contracts
Fluency or business-level proficiency in German (written and verbal) is required
Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to manage high-volume contract workflows in a remote or hybrid environment

Preferred

Experience with CLM system implementation or optimization
Exposure to international contracts or German-facing clients
Experience working with cross-functional and multinational teams
Comfort operating as a generalist across multiple contract types and industries

Benefits

Health benefits
401k
Professional development tools and resources
Learning and development programs

Company

Axiom is where high-caliber legal talent meets full-service law firm work.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$28M
Key Investors
Permira
2019-09-06Corporate Round
2013-02-06Series Unknown· $28M

Leadership Team

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David McVeigh
Chief Executive Officer
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CJ Saretto
Chief Technology Officer
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