Our client, a global leader in energy management and industrial automation, is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to provide legal and compliance support across its operations. With a strong focus on smart energy solutions, industrial automation, and sustainability, this company plays a key role in optimising energy use for businesses worldwide.
In this role, you’ll be the go-to legal expert for negotiating and drafting distribution agreements, wholesaler contracts, and sales partner agreements, ensuring compliance with competition and antitrust regulations across international markets.
Key Responsibilities:
* Draft, review, and negotiate contracts for products, services, and software across various sales channels (wholesalers, switchgear manufacturers, OEMs, etc.)
* Provide competition and antitrust regulatory advice for distribution and channel operations.
* Develop and maintain contract templates and legal documentation.
* Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and regulatory risks, contributing to policies and procedures.
* Ensure compliance with applicable laws and corporate policies.
* Deliver legal training and support compliance programs, with a focus on distribution and channel sales.
* Provide general legal support as required by legal management.
Qualifications & Skills:
* Fully qualified lawyer with a Master/Bachelor of Laws degree or equivalent.
* Fluent in English and German (written and verbal) with strong technical proficiency.
* Experience in an international corporate environment, preferably in-house.
* Strong contract negotiation and drafting skills.
* Ability to work independently and manage a high volume of work.
* Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills.
* Business-oriented mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Legal
Industries
Electrical Equipment Manufacturing
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