Legal Counsel Germany

Always wanted to challenge the obvious and make great things happen? At Goodman we create space for your greatness!

Join our team in Germany based in our Düsseldorf or Hamburg office as a Legal Counsel / Syndikusrechtsanwalt. As a Legal Counsel for Germany your primary objective is to proactively identify and mitigate all legal risks relating to the real estate development and operations (including related infrastructure, power connection and renewable energy projects) in relation to our data centre and light industrial / logistics asset classes with a strong focus on energy and construction law and on procurement.

More concretely, this means you will get the opportunity to:

• Draft, review, negotiate and manage agreements and other legal documents in relation to the development of data centre and light industrial / logistics projects (e.g., energy, power and grid connection and use, RIBA and other design engineering and architect services, EPC agreements, including Fidic yellow and silver book, procurement) and related renewable energy and other innovative projects (e.g., PV installations, PPA's and other energy trading agreements, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, battery installations, waste heat use, wind…);
• Stay updated on relevant laws, regulations, case law, and industry trends impacting the company, and proactively advise the organisation on potential legal risks and opportunities;
• Ensure compliance with the company's policies, standards and values. Train and educate the German team on relevant legal and compliance matters, and foster a culture of legal awareness and compliance;
• Involving and manage external law firms in an effective and timely way and at fair cost;
• Ensuring the coordination of legal disputes and/or litigation;
• Working in close collaboration with the other Legal Counsel in Germany and the European legal team, the German business team (business and technical development and asset management) and the wider European team.

Do you recognize yourself?

• Fully German - qualified lawyer
• Excellent knowledge of contract law, construction law and energy law with a strong interest in all regulatory changes triggered by sustainability.
• At least 6 years of proven experience as a legal counsel or a similar role in a company or law firm of which minimum 5 years in construction law for major (infrastructure) projects and/or data centers; Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills;
• Ability to work without significant supervision, and independently handle most complex legal matters.
• Ability to work on multiple projects and in different teams with a strong eye for meeting deadlines in a fast-changing environment;
• High ethical standards and professionalism living Goodman's values of innovation, determination, integrity and sustainability by example;
• Perfect knowledge of German and English, both written and spoken.
• Able to travel (e.g., short periods of maximum two days in Germany or to Belgium) on short notice
• Experience in international projects required;
• Profound knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook)
• Keen to learn everything about Goodman and its business and share Goodman's values of innovation, determination, integrity and sustainability

Not sure if you fit the profile? Let's find out together!

But first, let us introduce ourselves a little more:

Goodman owns, develops, and manages modern industrial real estate including logistics facilities, warehouses and business parks in strategic locations around the world and is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange. In total, we have a team of around 1,000, located across 5 continents. Our Continental European headquarter is based in Belgium and we are active in 7 European countries, including offices in Amsterdam, Brussels, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, Luxembourg, Madrid, Milan and Paris.

Contrary to traditional organisations where leadership is based on hierarchy, ours is based on collective leadership, collaborative governance, individual ownership and accountability. Most importantly, we want to make room for growth for everyone to remain agile in responding to the constantly changing world, to increase effectiveness, act with respect and contribute to greatness.

How do we look at the world of tomorrow?

At Goodman we believe we all have a role to play in safeguarding the future for next generations. Therefore, sustainability is the driving force behind everything we do. Not only do we foster a sustainable and inclusive working environment for all our employees but also, throughout all our projects, we are continuously engaged in a process to assess its sustainability. Each aspect of the properties' lifecycle is scrutinized on its future proofness for decades to come, resulting in a low ecological footprint over time. At Goodman, we believe it's not enough to talk the talk — we also need to walk the walk.