Legal Counsel

Redefine the future of live entertainment tech

Welcome to vivenu, the global leader in event ticketing tech and one of the world’s fastest-growing live entertainment tech firms. We are transforming event ticketing for global leaders like the Grammys, the Golden Globes, Stanford University and the Hockenheimring turning what was once a simple transaction into a strategic business advantage. Backed by over $65 million in funding, our platform empowers event organizers to own their brand experience, unlock deep data insights, and seamlessly integrate ticketing into their digital infrastructure.

With six offices worldwide and growing, we deliver a customizable, intuitive solution and industry-leading support that simplify even the most complex ticketing challenges – helping organizers deliver exceptional experiences and drive real growth.

Join us and build the future of live entertainment.

As a Legal Counsel (d/f/m) your responsibilities will include

Contract Review & Drafting

Review, draft, and edit standard commercial agreements (e.g., NDAs, MSAs, DPAs) under German and foreign law, escalating complex issues as needed.

Legal Research & Analysis

Conduct legal research on German and European law topics, including commercial, privacy, employment, and corporate law.

Policy & Compliance Support

Assist in drafting, updating, and rolling out internal policies and compliance documentation, including conducting risk assessments.

Cross-Border Collaboration

Work closely with colleagues in the US, Europe and other regions.

External Coordination

Liaise with external counsel, service providers, or vendors as required for specific matters or projects.

Knowledge Management

Help maintain legal knowledge bases and update internal guidance materials and playbooks to reflect current best practices.

Legal Operations

Support legal department operations such as approval workflows, digital filing systems, signature processes, and internal reporting

Process Improvement

Identify opportunities to streamline legal processes, increase automation, and support the scalability of the legal function.

What you will need to succeed in this role

Educational Background

First and Second State Examinations in Law in Germany, each with a grade of at least ‘satisfactory’ ( befriedigend ), or an equivalent completed legal degree, graduated in the top 10 % of your class.

Commercial Law Experience

2-5 years of experience a lawfirm or legal department with focus on commercial, privacy, and corporate law.

Stakeholder Management

Experience working with diverse internal and external stakeholders—ideally in a B2B environment where legal, sales, and customer needs intersect.

Attention to Detail

A meticulous approach to reviewing contracts, documentation, and legal processes to ensure accuracy and consistency.

Strong Communication Skills

The ability to communicate clearly and professionally across teams and with external partners—both in writing and verbally.

Organizational Talent

Strong ability to manage multiple requests, track documents, and maintain well-structured filing and contract systems.

Proactive & Independent Work Ethic

Comfortable handling standard legal tasks independently and knowing when to escalate more complex issues.

Collaboration Skills

Willingness and ability to work cross-functionally with internal teams across different geographies and time zones.

Discretion & Integrity

High level of professionalism and confidentiality when dealing with sensitive legal matters and business information.

Curiosity & Growth Mindset

Eagerness to learn about new legal topics, improve processes, and support a fast-growing legal function.