For the area of
Global Legal, IP & Compliance , located in
Lenzing , we invite experienced
Legal & M&A
experts to submit applications for the role of
Senior Legal Counsel (d/f/m) Reference-No.: 200003985
Department Human Resources, Legal Management & M&A
Position Employee
Key Responsibilities
You will lead and support business team on joint venture projects and large capital projects
You will lead and support M&A activities in conjunction with the Strategy/M&A Team and relevant business owners
You will support and challenge business and project teams relating to legal risks or implications
You will offer legal support regarding claim management, legal disputes, and litigation, also coordinating with external lawyers
You will plan, lead, organize and control all legal aspects of the negotiation, preparation and review of contracts, alongside relevant business partners
You will prepare corporate resolutions for the management board or governing bodies of subsidiaries
You will coordinate, improve and monitor the group corporate governance process
You will contribute to national and international dispute resolution (court, arbitration, administrative proceedings)
You will create and improve standard forms and contracts, and provide standard contract templates
You will engage and coordinate with external law firms and banks as necessary
Qualifications
You hold a Master’s degree in Law, have passed the Bar exam, spent some time at a reputable law firm, and have extensive experience in leading negotiations and teams
You have a passion for legal contributions to business, with 8+ years of hands‑on experience in an international corporation or top law firm, extensive knowledge of corporate law, M&A, large capital projects (EPC/EPCM etc.) and financing agreements
You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and are able to influence key decision makers across all levels
You are assertive and confident, with a hands‑on, can‑do approach, an intercultural mindset, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively in a multicultural team
You are a fast learner with an open mind and a passion for environmentally responsible manufacturing
Professional fluency in German and English as company language, including legal English
Benefits
Flexible working time arrangements within the framework of a flexitime model with home‑office days and part‑time options
In‑house and funded restaurant with garden, serving freshly prepared, organic‑certified warm meals focusing on regional products
Various health and sports opportunities such as financial contribution towards gym costs, health check‑ups, physical therapy and more
Various professional and personal training and further education opportunities in the in‑house education centre (Bildungszentrum). Shared designing of your personal career path domestically and abroad
A diverse and respectful corporate culture where safety and sustainability matter
The annual gross salary for this position, according to the collective agreement in the chemical industry and based on a 38‑hour working week, will be at least €78,400, with a willingness to over‑pay depending on qualifications and experience. Additionally, you will take part in the Lenzing bonus system, and we offer flexible working time and remote working options
Contact Person: Alana Wilson Email: a.wilson@lenzing.com
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Senior Legal Counsel (d/f/m) Department: Human Resources, Legal Management & M&A Position: Empl[...] in Wien Arbeitgeber: Lenzing AG
Lenzing AG ist ein hervorragender Arbeitgeber, der seinen Mitarbeitern in Lenzing, Oberösterreich, eine dynamische und unterstützende Arbeitsumgebung bietet. Mit einem starken Fokus auf persönliche und berufliche Weiterentwicklung sowie einer offenen Unternehmenskultur fördert Lenzing die Zusammenarbeit und Innovation. Die Mitarbeiter profitieren von attraktiven Benefits und der Möglichkeit, in einem globalen Unternehmen mit nachhaltigen Produkten zu arbeiten.
