Legal Counsel

Job description

MailerLite is one of the fastest-growing email marketing services. We help more than 1 million businesses around the world stay in touch with their customers. Today, we are a team of more than 170 dreamers, adventurers, and world travelers passionate about what we do and what we believe in. And we are ready for another talented person to join the party. Become our next Legal Counsel and dive into the exciting, ever-evolving legal world of a fast-growing tech company. You’ll help us navigate the challenges of working across borders, products, and ideas—and make a real impact along the way.

Why MailerLite?

Wondering why we think you’ll love working with us? Here are our favorite 6 reasons!

• You’ll take on impactful challenges

We’re looking for someone who thrives on tackling complex and meaningful challenges. Over the years, our legal team has handled a diverse range of projects—from navigating international mergers to managing regulatory matters (yes, even coordinating with the FBI 👮).

• You'll grow, develop and evolve

As part of a team that's always looking for new, innovative ways to offer value to customers, you'll constantly be experimenting, learning, and trying out new things.

• You'll take ownership

We expect you to take full responsibility and ownership of your tasks. Team leads avoid micromanaging and minimize interruptions so you can stay focused on your assignments.

• You'll have experts on hand

Whenever you’re stuck, your teammates with a wide range of expertise are ready to help you grow. And they’d love for you to share your knowledge too!

• You'll have stability

We value a stable workplace! MailerLite has been thriving for over 10 years and our year-over-year growth continues to increase.

• You'll pick where you work, every day

We embrace the remote culture. Every day you get to choose the environment that makes you most productive.

What you will work on

• Advise on a diverse range of legal matters across multiple jurisdictions, helping us make smart, compliant decisions as we scale
• Work closely with different teams to ensure that our products and companies are compliant with applicable laws
• Ensure our data practices meet GDPR and other global privacy standards
• Take an active role in shaping internal policies and best practices as we grow
• Draft, review, and negotiate agreements with vendors, partners, and customers
• Assess new vendors and ensure compliance with our internal standards
• Oversee intellectual property matters and help protect it
• Prepare and maintain key legal documents—from contracts to corporate governance materials
• Deliver internal legal trainings to other teams

What we expect from you

• Master’s degree in Law or equivalent legal qualification/certification
• 3+ years of experience working in the legal department of an IT or tech company, or comparable experience in a law firm
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Strong understanding of data privacy regulations (especially GDPR)
• Experience in corporate law, intellectual property, AI law, or dispute resolution is considered an advantage
• Familiarity with SaaS business models and the IT industry
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset and a strong sense of ownership
• Ability to work with teams across multiple time zones and countries
• Based in Europe

Team Achievements

We're incredibly proud of our team and love celebrating their accomplishments. At MailerLite, we believe in recognizing hard work, creativity, and collaboration. Here are some highlights:

• Implemented AI-related developments: Introduced legal solutions responding to emerging AI regulations.
• Legal support for product growth: Providing actionable recommendations across multiple business areas ensuring clear legal insight and risk management.

What we offer

• Yearly gross salary range: $36,000-$54,000
• Remote-first culture: Our team works remotely from around the world
• International health insurance: Provided with coverage in most countries; monthly payout available in select countries where coverage is limited
• Company-paid retreats: Once a year gathering for work, learning, and fun
• 31 days of vacation (including public holidays): Encouragement to unplug and recharge
• 12 paid sick days: For physical/mental well-being; no doctor's note required; parents can care for sick children
• 4 creative days: One paid day off per quarter for creative activities
• 12 parental days: One paid day off each month for time with children
• Parental leave: 100% paid leave when welcoming a new child through birth (3 months maternity, 1 month paternity) or adoption
• Parenting budget of $1000: Gift celebrating arrival of child by birth or adoption
• Joy Budget: Annual allowance starting at $1,000 per year increasing over time
• MacBook and other tools: Provided to help do your job efficiently

Location

Based in Europe (remote-first culture)

Employment type

Not explicitly stated; implied full-time position

Experience level

3+ years experience required

Salary info

Yearly gross salary range: $36,000-$54,000

Skills / Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Law or equivalent qualification/certification
• Experience in IT/tech company legal department or law firm (3+ years)
• Excellent English communication skills (written & verbal)
• Strong understanding of GDPR/data privacy regulations
• Advantageous: corporate law, intellectual property law, AI law experience or dispute resolution knowledge
• Familiarity with SaaS business models & IT industry
• Proactive mindset & strong ownership sense
• Ability to collaborate across multiple time zones/countries