The company

Cludo is a leading search provider with nearly 700 customers. Cludo’s easy-to-use platform is used by marketing teams and developers at some of the biggest brands across the globe to gain insights and analytics about what their end users are looking for on their website, intranet, e-commerce, mobile app, federated and enterprise search solutions. With two global locations, Cludo is excited to hire a Legal Counsel in our Copenhagen office.

The role

We are seeking a business-oriented Legal Counsel interested in making a high-impact contribution with a range of corporate legal matters. As the primary legal entity for Cludo, you will support the company's growth with your business and legal skills. In this position, you will play a key role in advising the entire organization on legal and data protection matters, drive the ongoing development and implementation of our legal processes, be a central part of various contractual negotiations, and manage Cludo’s compliance program. We are looking for an individual who is an outstanding problem solver, inclusive and thrives in a customer-centric environment!

What you'll do

• Research, review, draft, and negotiate a wide variety of contracts, including SLA, DPA, general terms and conditions, partnership agreements, and vendor/supplier agreements with the ability to capture complex legal and business concepts in a clear, concise, and easy-to-understand manner

• Ensure compliance with data privacy/data security regulations and industry standards (e.g. ISO 27001, SOC 2/3, ISAE 3000)

• Ensure data privacy risk and due diligence assessments (i.e. TIA, DPIA, vendor assessments)

• Provide legal support for internal teams, including sales, customer experience product, people operations and technology on their business documentation, agreements, compliance, and regulations

• Serve as the main point of contact internally and externally (i.e. with consultants, public authorities, data subjects, and auditors…) on legal or compliance matters and support Cludo with audit requests

• Develop and optimize legal policies and workflows

• Advise Cludo’s leadership and management on various matters

• Provide training and consultation to the employees and various departments

• Contribute to improvements of standards and legal processes and systems to help us scale as a SaaS provider

• Maintain files and records of all contracts, legal documents, internal policies, and company assets (i.e. insurance, IP rights)

• Provide legal research and analysis

What we need to see from you

• Master’s degree in Law (Cand.jur, Cand.merc.jur, LLM. or equivalent)

• 2+ years of relevant experience as an in-house counsel or in a law firm

• High degree of integrity, dependability, and confidentiality with all levels of the organization

• Excellent English communication skills, both verbally and in writing. Knowledge of Danish is a plus.

• Strong collaboration skills and easily form relations in a multicultural environment

• Organized and timely with high attention to detail and commitment to operational execution

• Adaptable, proactive, and creative in solving problems

Bonus points if you have

• Experience and passion for the software industry, especially SaaS

• Working experience with data privacy laws, including GDPR and the negotiation of data protection and security terms and agreements

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, written and verbal, and good interaction with stakeholders at all levels of the organization

• Ability to assess different risk factors and balance them with business decisions

• High aptitude for negotiating contracts and overcoming disputes

• Socially inclusive to the unique needs of a global team

• Self-motivated and able to take initiative, working well both independently and as part of a team

• Ability to explain complex information in a clear, concise, and compelling manner

• Experience in handling international and multi-jurisdictional matters

What we have to offer you

• Fun, informal and innovative environment where you have the ability to make an enormous impact

• Commitment to providing a healthy work-life balance, stemming from our Danish roots, with plenty of time to recharge and rejuvenate

• We enjoy getting together at the office, but also embrace a virtual first mentality for when and where we work to be successful

• Contribute and be part of a start-up to scale-up team, with proximity to most of the Cludo leadership team

• Regularly face new challenges as each day is different from the last

• Beautiful office location in Copenhagen, Denmark, with lunch provided for a small monthly fee