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About the Role This is a founding partner opportunity at an AI-native law firm operating in Germany, built on a proprietary agentic platform that automates recurring legal work. You will serve as the firm's primary market-facing rainmaker, bringing an established book of business and helping shape the firm's early growth trajectory. The role sits at the intersection of law, business development,
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About the Role This is a founding partner opportunity at an AI-native law firm operating in Germany, built on a proprietary agentic platform that automates recurring legal work. You will serve as the firm's primary market-facing rainmaker, bringing an established book of business and helping shape the firm's early growth trajectory. The role sits at the intersection of law, business development, and legal technology, and carries meaningful equity participation. What You'll Do Bring your portable client book onto the firm's AI agent platform and continue serving your existing clients. Act as the primary market-facing presence, opening top-of-funnel opportunities through your PE/VC and mid-market network. Cross-sell commercial and compliance services into your existing client base. Work with the founding team to migrate recurring matters onto the automation platform. Help drive the firm's growth from its current client base toward its next funding milestone. What We're Looking For 12 to 20+ years of experience in legal practice in Germany. German-qualified attorney (Volljurist) admitted as a Rechtsanwalt, with a Dr. iur. or LL.M. preferred. Experience at a ranked German law firm or boutique of equivalent standing, at equity or salaried partner level. A personally portable book of business of €1M or more, with clients who follow the attorney rather than the firm brand. Strong network into private equity, venture capital, or mid-market companies that unlocks cross-sell into commercial and compliance work. A diversified client base across multiple sectors, including recurring and automatable work such as commercial contracts, IT and data, corporate/VC, or regulatory matters. Native-level German and professional English. Germany-based and fully work-authorized, with a feasible client migration path within approximately six months and no restrictive non-competes. Genuine conviction in the AI-native law firm model and hands-on experience using AI tools such as large language models or legal AI products in daily practice. Compensation & Benefits The salary range is €200,000 to €300,000 per year , plus meaningful equity in the firm. Visa sponsorship is not available. Location This is a hybrid role based in Berlin, Germany . Find Jobs in Germany on Arbeitnow
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