Junior Legal Counsel (IT, IP and Innovation)

London, England, United Kingdom

8/13/2025

Meet DeepL

DeepL is a global communications platform powered by Language AI. Since 2017, we’ve been on a mission to break down language barriers. Our human-sounding translations and intelligent writing suggestions are designed with enterprise security in mind. Today, they enable over 100,000 businesses to transform communications, reach new markets, and improve productivity. And, empower millions of individuals worldwide to make sense of the world and express their ideas.

Our goal is to become the global leader in Language AI, building products that drive better communication, foster connections, and make a real-life impact. To achieve this, we need talented individuals like you to join our exciting journey. If you're ready to work with a dynamic team and build your career in the fast-moving AI space, DeepL is your next destination.

What Sets Us Apart

What sets us apart is our blend of modern technology, competitive benefits, and an open, welcoming work culture that enables our people to thrive. When we share what it's like to work at DeepL, the reactions are overwhelmingly positive. This may be because of our products that have helped countless people worldwide or our shared mission to improve communication for individuals and businesses, bringing cultures closer together. What we know for sure is this: being part of DeepL means joining a team dedicated to innovation and employee well-being. Discover what our teams have to say about life at DeepL on LinkedIn, Instagram and our Blog.

Meet the team behind this journey

DeepL's Legal department is seeking a Junior Legal Counsel to join our team focusing on AI regulation with impact on AI technology. You will work closely with your sub-team, the wider legal team and stakeholders from other departments to provide support across a range of legal matters within this evolving field of law. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic and innovative company as a technology lawyer, at the forefront of the language technology revolution.

Your Responsibilities

This role requires a commercially oriented individual with a strong interest in AI technology who is eager to learn, work closely with research, tech and product teams, and has the drive to tackle a wide range of tasks within this highly innovative field of law. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Provide comprehensive legal support on a wide range of daily matters within the field of AI regulation and governance, with a particular focus on emerging new legal frameworks such as the EU AI Act, but also copyright, IP, IT, competition laws with relation to AI technology
• Work closely together with Lead and Senior Legal counsel and support them in the coordination and legal work of complex, cross-functional tech and product-related projects with internal and external stakeholders (i.e. product development, research, GtM)
• Contribute to the ongoing development and refinement of risk frameworks, processes, and policies to ensure compliance with new AI regulation
• Support in protecting the company's intellectual property rights relating to its AI technology, including model and product assessments, review of license terms, and license management
• Support information initiatives for customers and educate employees on AI-related matters.
• Independent research and horizon scanning on new laws and regulations that impact the company in the relevant areas (such as AI-specific regulation, product liability directives and digital regulation), including different jurisdictions (above all: EU, UK, US) and provide guidance on them.
  
  

Qualities we look for

• You are a fully qualified lawyer within your jurisdiction (i.e. First and Second German State Exam or comparable qualification) with above-average results, or comparable qualification such as an LL.M. in the relevant field. First relevant work experience in a law firm or inhouse is desirable.
• You have a strong interest in AI technology, particularly language-based solutions and you have basic knowledge of applicable AI regulations and guidelines in the EU. Knowledge of non-EU regulations is desirable.
• You create a motivating and collaborative environment, where your colleagues set and achieve challenging developmental and business goals.
• You're able to source relevant information and use it to enable teams requesting your support
• You are willing to work in a highly demanding, fast changing and fast pace environment. You bring business-oriented thinking, strong analytical, research, and problem solving skills.
• You are able to prioritise and organize your workload according to risks and company requirements in time-sensitive matters.
• You are fluent in English
  
  

What We Offer

• Diverse and internationally distributed team: joining our team means becoming part of a large, global community with people of more than 90 nationalities. We're more than just colleagues; we're a group of professionals with a shared mission to connect diverse cultures. Our global presence is growing–we've doubled in size nearly every year, with our employees based in the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, the US, and Japan, and we continue to expand our network.
• Open communication, regular feedback: as a language-focused company, we value the importance of clear, honest communication. We value smooth collaboration, direct and actionable feedback, and believe that leading with empathy and growth mindset makes us better together.
• Hybrid work, flexible hours: we offer a hybrid work schedule, with team members coming into the office twice a week. This allows you to engage directly with your team and experience the unique energy of our workspace, while still enjoying the flexibility and comfort of working from home. With flexible working hours and trust in your productivity, we are in sync with your team’s general locations and time zones to foster effective and seamless collaboration.
• Regular in-person team events: we bond over vibrant events that are as unique as our team, from local team and business unit gatherings, to new-joiner onboardings, to company-wide events that bring us all together–literally.
• Monthly full-day hacking sessions: every month, we have Hack Fridays, where you can spend your time diving into a project you're passionate about and get the opportunity to work with other teams–we value your initiatives, impact, and creativity.
• 30 days of annual leave: we value your peace of mind. With 30 days off (excluding public holidays) and access to mental health resources, we make sure you're as strong mentally as you are professionally.
• Competitive benefits: just as our team spans the globe, so does our benefits package. We've crafted it to reflect the diversity of our team and tailored it to align with your unique location, to ensure you feel supported every step of the way.
  
  

If this role and our mission resonate with you, but you're hesitant because you don't check all the boxes, don't let that hold you back. At DeepL, it's all about the value you bring and the growth we can foster together. Go ahead, apply—let's discover your potential together. We can't wait to meet you!

We are an equal opportunity employer

You are welcome at DeepL for who you are—we appreciate authenticity here. Our product is for everyone, and so is our workplace. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all succeed, contribute, and think forward! So bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s in our diversity that we will find the power to break down language barriers in the world.