Senior Legal Counsel / Deputy Head of Legal

Senior Legal Counsel / Deputy Head of Legal

We are looking for an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to provide comprehensive legal support across various business areas. This role involves handling complex cross-border legal matters, advising on strategic initiatives, and collaborating with international colleagues and senior management to drive business growth while ensuring legal compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide business-oriented legal advice across various areas of law, including commercial and corporate law.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements, including global service agreements, vendor contracts, and partnership arrangements.
• Advise on inter-company service delivery and legal aspects of intra-group operations.
• Enhance awareness of legal risks and mitigation strategies within the business, acting as a bridge between legal and operational teams.
• Provide legal guidance and lead legal workstreams for strategic intra-group restructuring projects.
• Stay up to date on legal developments and industry trends to offer proactive support.
• Develop and maintain legal templates, contribute to knowledge-sharing, and support legal tech advancements (e.g., AI tools).
• Oversee and manage external legal counsel when required.

Requirements:

• Fully qualified German lawyer with a strong academic background.
• Fluent in English, with excellent business communication skills.
• At least 5 years of legal experience in an international law firm or in-house legal environment.
• Proven ability to handle complex legal issues and provide practical, solutions-oriented advice.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a global team.
• Proactive, pragmatic, and dynamic approach to legal practice, with strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

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