Legal Counsel

Job Description
A new opportunity has arisen for a Legal Counsel like you, to oversee and bring expertise to our team.

Rolls-Royce Power Systems is headquartered in Friedrichshafen in southern Germany and employs around 9,000 people. The product portfolio includes mtu-brand high-speed engines and propulsion systems for ships, power generation, heavy land, rail and defence vehicles and for the oil and gas industry as well as diesel and gas systems and battery containers for mission critical, standby and continuous power, combined generation of heat and power, and microgrids.

At Rolls-Royce, we look beyond tomorrow. We continually pioneer integrated power and propulsion solutions to deliver cleaner, safer and more competitive power.

Key Accountabilities

1. Accompanying and advising the company and its affiliates on all legal issues (with the exception of labour, tax and customs law)
2. Supporting and advising management in the analysis and resolution of legal issues
3. Reviewing, drafting and negotiation of national and international contracts with suppliers, customers and other business partners
4. Support and legal assistance to all specialist departments
5. Legal support for projects
6. Drafting and maintenance of contract templates
7. Preparation and conducting of in-house training courses
8. Preparation and support of legal disputes under engagement of external lawyer

Qualifications

1. Fully qualified lawyer with above-average examination results
2. Established professional experience in an internationally oriented commercial law firm or an industrial company
3. You are characterized by a solution- and goal-oriented approach, a quick perception, a committed and independent way of working, characterized by economic thinking and acting.
4. A high level of personal responsibility, communication skills, team spirit and reliability to round off your profile

We offer excellent opportunities to develop, along with a competitive salary and exceptional benefits.

Pioneer optimum performance

Join us and you’ll develop your skills and expertise to the very highest levels, working in an international environment for a company known the world over for brilliance and innovation.

Our People are our Power

We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.

Rolls-Royce follows a merit-based employee recruitment process and does not charge/accept any payment/security deposit from candidates during the recruitment process. Candidates seeking employment with Rolls-Royce should be cautious of potentially fraudulent communications and offers from individuals and agencies purporting to be from, or acting on behalf of, Rolls-Royce.

Please refer to the Career section on the Rolls-Royce website to verify employment offers or vacancies. Rolls-Royce shall not be liable for any loss, damage or consequences that may arise from any communication or offer of employment not directly made by Rolls-Royce.

Rolls-Royce reserves the right to take legal action against any individuals or agencies acting on behalf of Rolls-Royce without authorisation.

Job Category

Legal/Intellectual

Posting Date

08 Nov 2024; 00:11

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing