Senior Legal Counsel EMEA

About the role

This is a unique opportunity to become the first legal counsel for a leading international industrial technology group in Germany. Reporting to the Regional General Counsel EMEA, you will support senior business leaders across the EMEA region while owning the local legal function.

Key responsibilities

• Advise senior stakeholders on complex commercial contracts and strategic initiatives across EMEA.
• Draft, negotiate and manage a wide range of commercial agreements.
• Support the business in disputes, claims and litigation.
• Provide pragmatic advice on competition law, compliance, employment matters, corporate governance, real estate, HSE and other operational issues.
• Act as the trusted legal advisor to Sales, Operations, Procurement, Finance and HR.
• Instruct and manage external counsel when required.
• Identify legal risks and deliver commercially practical solutions.
• Contribute to the development of the regional legal function and cross‑border projects.

Required profile

• Fully qualified German lawyer (Volljurist/in) with 8‑10+ years post‑qualification experience.
• Significant in‑house legal experience within an international organisation.
• Strong commercial contracting and negotiation background.
• Experience advising on German employment law, including works council matters.
• Excellent business judgement and a pragmatic, solution‑oriented approach.
• Fluency in German and English.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to establish and lead the legal presence in Germany as the first hire.
• Significant autonomy and broad legal exposure across a highly international organisation.
• Strategic influence on business decisions and involvement in high‑impact projects.