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
• Start date - February 2, 2026
• 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, we share some of the standout achievements that highlight the passion and talent within our team.  Implemented AI-related developments The digital landscape is evolving rapidly, and as a SaaS company, we must remain proactive and adaptable. Recently, we have introduced legal solutions in response to emerging AI regulations and continue to expand our expertise. Our goal is not just to comply with industry standards but to set a benchmark—guiding our clients through new challenges and keeping MailerLite at the forefront of innovation. Legal support for product growth The Legal team plays a crucial role in supporting the growth of our products and services conducting in-depth analyses and providing actionable recommendations across multiple business areas. Their work ensures that business decisions are guided by clear legal insight and thoughtful risk management enabling MailerLite to innovate with confidence.

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 with a monthly payout available in select countries where coverage is limited
• Company-paid retreats: Once a year we gather for a week in a beautiful location to work learn and have fun together
• 31 days of vacation (including public holidays): We encourage you to unplug and recharge!
• 12 paid sick days: For your physical and mental well-being no doctor's note required Parents can use them to care for their sick children
• 4 creative days: One paid day off per quarter to do something creative and fun
• 12 parental days: Enjoy one paid day off each month to treasure time with your 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: A $1000 special gift to celebrate arrival of your little one whether through childbirth or adoption
• Joy Budget: Annual allowance to spend on what brings you joy starting at $1 000 per year increasing over time
• MacBook and other tools: That help you do your job efficiently

Meet your Team Lead


Ernesta Legal Team Lead "I’m Ernesta Legal Team Lead at MailerLite I’ve been part of company for over five years now Outside work usually find me out nature doing sports reading book exploring new hobbies like film photography What I value most about MailerLite freedom find creative solutions complex legal challenges it’s helps us grow both professionally personally Our team thrives continuous learning taking ownership facing new challenges together all while safeguarding MailerLite I #lovemyjob because every day brings new opportunities learn collaborate make real impact all culture truly values people "

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