Senior Legal Counsel: M&A & Global Compliance

Lenzing Group; Lenzing; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lenzing Group, a global leader in wood-based specialty fibers, seeks a Senior Legal Counsel to join its Global Legal, IP & Compliance team in Austria. This in-house role focuses on strategic partnerships, risk mitigation, and governance for cross-border M&A and capital projects.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s in Law with Bar admission, 8+ years in top-tier firms or international corporates, and fluency in German and English to engage with global stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Law and Bar exam qualification.
• 8+ years of experience in international corporations or top-tier law firms.
• Expertise in M&A, EPC/EPCM capital projects, and corporate law.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal guidance for cross-border M&A and capital projects.
• Manage corporate governance and regulatory compliance for a multinational.
• Collaborate with external law firms and internal stakeholders.

Skills

M&A

Capital projects

Corporate law

German language

English language

Education

Master’s degree in Law

Bar exam qualification

Job description

The Lenzing Group, a global leader in wood-based specialty fibers, seeks a Senior Legal Counsel to join its Global Legal, IP & Compliance team in Austria. This in-house role focuses on strategic partnerships, risk mitigation, and governance for cross-border M&A and capital projects.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s in Law with Bar admission, 8+ years in top-tier firms or international corporates, and fluency in German and English to engage with global stakeholders.