Legal Counsel

Manning Global AG; Düsseldorf; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading IT company in Düsseldorf is seeking a Legal Counsel. This role involves providing proactive legal support to business operations in Germany and the UK. The ideal candidate should have a degree in law and at least 2 years of experience in a multinational setting, with strong communication and negotiation skills. This position is permanent and onsite.

Qualifikationen

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in a multinational company or law firm.
• Familiar with handling company legal affairs and procedures.
• Ability to manage legal risks and work independently.

Aufgaben

• Provide legal support for business operations in Germany and the UK.
• Collaborate with local and West EU business leaders on legal strategies.
• Independently handle projects in addition to daily responsibilities.

Kenntnisse

Legal knowledge and experience

English fluency

Negotiation and drafting skills

Teamwork and stress management

Ausbildung

LL.B. or LL.M. degree

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Our client, a global leading IT company, is recruiting for a Legal Counsel to join their business in Germany.

Position Title: Legal Counsel

Position Type: Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Location: Dusseldorf (onsite), Germany

Contact: Minghui Han | [phone]

Qualifications

• LL.B. or LL.M. degree (having the Bar would be a big asset)
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in a multinational company or law firm (can be appropriately relaxed).
• Familiar with handling company legal affairs and procedures.
• Results and customer oriented and continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Language requirement: English fluent; other EU language is a plus
• Practical business judgment and ability to qualify actual practical risk. Occasional travel to consult with internal or external customers.
• Team player, ability to work under stress
• Never give-up mentality

Responsibilities

• Responsible for counseling the business operations in Germany and the UK, by giving pro-active, professional, competent, cost effective and creative legal support.
• Bring negotiation and drafting skills and business sense to deal with multiple teams of client's West EU region in a rapidly scaling business.
• Collaborate with clients in the West EU and local (Germany, UK, Italy, Spain, France, etc.) business leaders as well as with supporting areas (Finance, Admin & HR) advising on legal risks, business strategies, compliance, and regulatory issues.
• You will be required to work independently as well as part of various teams and take on projects in addition to the daily day job.