n8n is hiring a Senior Legal Counsel US (Remote East Coast)

🚀 Unleashing the Workflow Revolution of Your Boldest Dreams. n8n represents the groundbreaking open workflow orchestration platform designed for the AI-powered era. We empower technical teams with code-like flexibility and no-code velocity, enabling unprecedented automation capabilities. Supported by an innovative community and 500+ builder-approved integrations, we're transforming system connections and idea scaling. Since our 2019 inception, we've evolved into a diverse 160+ team spanning Europe and the US, united by a collaborative builder spirit centered in Berlin. Our journey includes: - Cultivating a developer community exceeding 650,000 active members - Achieving 145k+ GitHub stars, ranking among the world's Top 40 projects - Recognized as a top European SaaS startup (4th in Sifted's 2025 B2B SaaS Rising 100) - Securing $240m in funding, including Sequoia's first German seed and $180m Series C, reaching a $2.5bn valuation - Maintaining an impressive 94 eNPS score We've constructed this remarkable organization and now invite you to contribute. Test n8n regardless of technical expertise and share your initial workflow screenshot at app.n8n.cloud/register. We're experiencing a transformative moment in an extraordinary journey. Join our mission. 🎯 Your primary objective involves anchoring n8n's US go-to-market strategy by accelerating Enterprise and Mid-Market deal velocity as the on-site legal lead capable of making principled risk decisions independently. Responsibilities include: US COMMERCIAL CONTRACTING - Negotiate complex enterprise SaaS agreements, emphasizing financial services sectors - Execute business-aligned risk assessments within established parameters - Minimize external legal expenses through responsive US time zone coverage BUILD AND ENFORCE US PLAYBOOKS - Develop, localize, and maintain AMER-specific contractual frameworks - Collaborate with legal operations to standardize processes - Train go-to-market teams on consistent engagement strategies DRIVE US PRIVACY, SECURITY, AND AI READINESS - Provide guidance on US privacy regulations and marketing compliance - Counsel Product teams on AI feature development - Coordinate security and regulatory response mechanisms SCALE GTM OPERATIONS - Partner cross-functionally to streamline revenue processes - Influence pricing and packaging strategies - Provide strategic commercial guidance for US expansion SUPPORT US CORPORATE MATTERS - Manage n8n US Inc. governance and vendor contracts - Implement contract management technologies - Drive continuous operational improvements REQUIREMENTS Must-haves: - 6-10 years commercial SaaS experience - Active US bar membership - Comprehensive privacy and marketing expertise - Financial services enterprise negotiation background - Strong communication and risk assessment skills - Playbook and tooling implementation experience - Responsive US time zone support Nice-to-haves: - Public sector procurement understanding - Litigation response capabilities - Open-source and AI licensing knowledge Why Join Us? You'll be the inaugural US-based commercial legal role in a hypergrowth AI workflow organization. You'll directly influence our legal strategy, enterprise deal mechanisms, and growth trajectory. Our remote-first environment values autonomy, experimentation, and innovative tooling. If accelerating revenue through strategic playbooks excites you, this opportunity offers unprecedented impact. Ready for this challenge? Apply now and help construct the automation future. n8n is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Benefits include competitive compensation, equity ownership, work/life balance, comprehensive health coverage, retirement planning, career development resources, and an AI-empowered, transparent culture.