Senior Legal Counsel (d/f/m)

Lenzing AG; Lenzing; On-site; EUR 70,560 - 86,240; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working time

Remote working options

Lenzing bonus system

Job summary

Lenzing AG in Lenzing is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to lead legal support for joint ventures, M&A projects, and contracts. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in Law and has 8+ years of international experience with corporate law.

You will be involved in strategic negotiations, and your expertise in legal implications will be pivotal to business success. A competitive salary starting at EUR 78,400 and opportunities for flexible working are offered.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in a top law firm or international corporation.
• Experience leading business negotiations and teams.
• Strong understanding of legal implications in business.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support joint venture and large capital projects.
• Manage M&A activities with the Strategy/M&A Team.
• Support legal risk management and litigation coordination.
• Draft and review contracts with business partners.
• Enhance corporate governance processes.

Skills

Legal negotiation

Corporate law

M&A experience

Interpersonal skills

German and English fluency

Education

Master's degree in Law

Job description

From wood to pulp to fiber - this is Lenzing.

We weave innovation and respect into sustainability. Our technology inspires the fashion and hygiene industries to make better decisions. We work towards a circular economy and a carbon neutral future, for you and for generations to come.

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)

Ref No: 3985

Purpose & key responsibilities of the role

• 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 & challenge business & 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 & 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

Your ideal profile

• 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) & financing agreements, and the like
• You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and are able to influence key decision makers across all levels
• You are assertive and confident, with have 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

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 EUR78,400.- with a willingness to overpay depending on qualifications and experience. Additionally, you will take part in the Lenzing bonus system. We offer flexible working time and remote working options.

Are you interested in this position? I am looking forward to your online application.

Your contact person: Alana Wilson

Email: [e-mail]