Senior Legal Counsel - Europe

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Are you an experienced legal professional ready to take on a dynamic and impactful role in a fast-growing global company? Our customer, a leading player in the energy and manufacturing sector, is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join their team in Thuringia.

Your Role:

• Establish and Lead the Legal Department: Build and oversee the legal team, providing expert legal guidance to leadership and management.
• Key Legal Responsibilities:
• Risk Management: Identify and address potential legal risks to protect the organization.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to all relevant laws and regulations, including emerging industry-specific directives.
• Contract Negotiations: Draft, review, and negotiate complex contracts and agreements.
• Corporate Governance: Provide counsel on governance matters and ensure compliance.
• Corporate/M&A: Support mergers and acquisitions with detailed due diligence processes.
• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a small team, creating a collaborative and high-performing environment.

Your Profile:

• Qualifications: Fully qualified lawyer in Germany with substantial legal experience, ideally with a mix of law firm and in-house roles.
• Industry Experience: Background in the automotive or manufacturing sector is preferred.
• Language Skills: Fluency in English is essential.
• Personal Attributes: A proactive professional with a hands-on approach and strong intercultural skills, eager to shape and lead a legal function.

What’s Offered:

• Stability and Growth: A permanent employment contract with exciting long-term prospects.
• Compensation: Competitive salary package, including annual bonus payments.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Insurance coverage and an employee referral program.
• Global Work Environment: A collaborative, team-oriented workplace with international exposure.
• Career Development: Opportunities for professional growth and further qualifications.

This role is ideal for top legal talent in Thuringia, Munich, and surrounding regions who are ready to make an impact in a forward-thinking organization.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal
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