Principal, Legal Counsel (m/f/x)

Principal, Legal Counsel (m/f/x)

Department: Legal, Compliance & Audit

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Germany, Leer

Description

The Legal Counsel will play a pivotal role in providing both corporate and commercial legal support primarily to Forterro\’s Windows & Doors Line of Business. Reporting to the Director, Legal with a primary emphasis on providing commercial legal support for the German speaking business and products in the DACH jurisdictions, and further providing global legal support (where required) in support of corporate initiatives and strategy. This role is highly visible to the Executive and Senior leadership team and therefore ability to engage is pivotal.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Legal Support:

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements, software licenses, cloud services agreements, managed services or maintenance agreements, project implementation contracts, NDAs and forms of distribution agreements
• Providing legal guidance and support on regulatory compliance matters, including data protection, related to commercial operations
• Advising on intellectual property issues, including licensing and protection of proprietary rights.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure legal compliance and mitigate risks in commercial transactions
• Contract management of regional projects and management of legal matters as it relates to suppliers, properties, business partners
• Handling and supporting dispute resolution, litigation and contract management matters related to commercial agreements

Corporate Legal Support:

• Supporting corporate transactions from a regional perspective, including M&A, and joint ventures.
• Drafting and reviewing corporate governance documents, such as board resolutions, and meeting minutes through to signature
• Providing legal advice and support on all compliance matters and corporate projects
• Assisting in the management of corporate filings and regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions in region
• Conducting due diligence and risk assessments for corporate transactions, including support on corporate restructuring

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Qualified lawyer with a minimum of 5 years of in-house experience in commercial legal practice
• Legal experience, with a strong understanding of software licensing, revenue recognition, cloud services, recurring services, and project implementation contracts
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills in German and English
• Sound knowledge of regulatory frameworks impacting commercial operations
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work effectively under pressure

Preferred Skills:

• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail in reviewing complex legal documents
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders across diverse geographies
• Knowledge in corporate compliance and regulatory matters

Nice to Have:

• Familiarity with international corporate transactions and cross-border legal issues
• Fluency in other European languages
• Previous experience in a multinational corporate environment
• Certification or specialization in relevant legal areas such as intellectual property, AI or data privacy

Benefits

Forterro is a modern, international company with benefits and perks designed to fuel your career goals, motivate you to do great work, and protect that precious work-life balance. Here are some of the benefits you can expect to enjoy while working at Forterro.

• Flexible working arrangements including remote work
• Open corporate culture
• Individual training opportunities
• Social & team-building events
• 30 days annual leave
• Professional growth opportunities across a multi-product company

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