Legal Counsel

Join our dynamic legal team and use your expertise in commercial law, corporate transactions, and compliance.

08th April, 2025

Imagine your future with us. At ALS, we encourage you to dream big.

When you join ALS, you join a purpose and values-driven team that empowers you to innovate, create, and thrive. Our global team turns up each day with passion and commitment to do amazing things, always challenging our thinking to find ways to solve some of the world’s most complex problems for a safer, healthier world.

Are you a legal expert ready to make an impact?

We are seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to join our dynamic global legal team, supporting our operations across Germany and Europe. With your expertise in commercial law, corporate transactions, and compliance, you'll be instrumental in protecting and advancing our business interests, ensuring we maintain the highest standards of legal and ethical conduct.

Key Responsibilities

1. Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial contracts to protect and advance ALS’ interests.
2. Provide legal support for corporate transactions, mergers and acquisitions projects, including conducting due diligence where required.
3. Advise on corporate governance matters, entity management, corporate resolutions, and compliance with German regulatory frameworks.
4. Offer general counsel on litigation, dispute resolution, commercial property matters, and regulatory compliance issues.
5. Support operational teams with legal guidance on responding to subpoenas, declarations, and internal compliance issues.
6. Act as a key contact during contract negotiations and ensure compliance with ALS policies and legal frameworks.
7. Work collaboratively with stakeholders to develop negotiation strategies that minimize risks and enhance business performance.

The Essentials

1. Fluency in English and German
2. Qualified lawyer, admitted to practice, with at least 5 years of post-qualification experience, preferably in-house or within contract-intensive corporate environments.
3. Strong knowledge of German commercial law and European regulatory compliance.
4. Strong expertise in Contract Law and Commercial Transactions with proven experience drafting and negotiating complex contracts.
5. Experience in M&A transactions and related legal support, including due diligence.
6. Experience with corporate governance, including drafting corporate resolutions and familiarity with German corporate registry requirements.
7. Skilled in dispute resolution and providing comprehensive legal advice on complex contractual matters.
8. Familiarity with privacy and data protection laws.
9. Highly organized, self-motivated, and disciplined with the ability to operate autonomously.
10. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to provide practical legal solutions.
11. Excellent negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex legal information clearly.
12. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
13. Experience working in a team environment and collaborating with various departments.
14. A high level of professional integrity and discretion.
15. Experience with international law and cross-border transactions will be a plus.
16. Knowledge and experience working within any of the TIC, Food, Pharmaceutical, Environmental & Minerals sectors will be a plus.
17. Experience with intellectual property and trademarking matters will be a plus.
18. Technological Proficiency: Familiarity with legal technology tools and software for contract management, compliance, and research.

Working at ALS

Our people drive our success at ALS. We are a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world. We reward excellence and uphold our values in our work and how we treat each other. At ALS, you’ll be supported to expand your skills and develop new ones so you can reach your full potential. We invest in our people with a range of programs and provide opportunities across the company, giving our people scope to grow diverse careers and develop as leaders. We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and the communities where we work.

Everyone matters

ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued.

About ALS

ALS is a global leader in scientific testing, providing comprehensive testing solutions to clients in more than 60 countries across a wide range of industries, including environment, food and beverage, mining, personal care, pharmaceutical, healthcare and equipment reliability. Using state-of-the-art technologies and innovative methodologies, our dedicated international teams deliver the highest-quality testing services and personalised solutions supported by local expertise. We help our clients leverage the power of data-driven insights for a safer and healthier world.

How To Apply

Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.