Legal Counsel EMEAI

Tektronix; Köln; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking a Legal Counsel to join its dynamic EMEAI team. This role offers the opportunity to influence business growth while working on diverse legal topics, including compliance, intellectual property, and contract negotiation. The ideal candidate will possess a German Bar qualification and have 3-5 years of relevant experience. You will collaborate across teams, ensuring legal compliance and supporting negotiations, all while working within a forward-thinking environment that values innovation and diversity. If you're enthusiastic about technology and eager to make an impact, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifikationen

• German-qualified lawyer with 3-5 years of experience in contract negotiation.
• Knowledge of business, contract, and public procurement law in Germany and EMEA.

Aufgaben

• Negotiate and draft contracts, managing deals from proposal to final negotiation.
• Advise on legal topics such as compliance, intellectual property, and GDPR.
• Partner with regional teams to provide legal advice on laws and regulations.

Kenntnisse

German-qualified lawyer

Contract negotiation

Knowledge of business law

Proficiency in German

Proficiency in English

Effective communication

Problem-solving mindset

Ausbildung

German Bar qualification

Jobbeschreibung

Tektronix, part of the Fortive group, is seeking a Legal Counsel for the EMEAI team to join the Tektronix Global Legal Team supporting Europe, Middle East, Africa, and India regions.

We seek a motivated candidate to work in a dynamic environment on diverse assignments. The Legal Counsel EMEAI will advise primarily EA-Elektro-Automatik’s teams in Germany and other regions, covering a broad range of legal topics, and support Tektronix as needed. Responsibilities include drafting and negotiating agreements related to sales and distribution of the full portfolio, partnering with functional groups to drive negotiations, and ensuring compliance with policies and regulations. The role also involves advising on legal topics such as compliance, intellectual property, employment, and data privacy.

This position offers the opportunity to impact business growth and profitability, gain experience in translating customer feedback into solutions, and collaborate across the organization to support a global tech business.

The ideal candidate will be inquisitive, enthusiastic about technology, and demonstrate sound judgment, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail. They should be able to build trust with senior stakeholders and have an interest in the intersection of legal and business issues.

Role and Responsibilities :

1. Partner with regional teams to enable growth and provide legal advice on laws, regulations, and policies.
2. Negotiate and draft contracts, tender documents, and RFQs across various industries, managing deals from proposal to final negotiation.
3. Advise on contractual risks outside tolerance policies.
4. Improve legal support processes for go-to-market solutions.
5. Assist with pre-litigation and litigation issues, including customer complaints and after-sales services.
6. Consult on legal topics such as competition law and GDPR.
7. Upgrade and harmonize standard documents and terms.
8. Support compliance issues, ethics, and conduct investigations.
9. Participate in global legal teamwork and digitalization initiatives.
10. Communicate with cross-functional teams and provide legal training.
11. Contribute to process improvements and policy implementations.

Minimum Requirements / Job Qualifications :

The candidate should possess:

• A German-qualified lawyer, preferably with a German Bar qualification.
• 3-5 years of relevant practice, including contract negotiation experience.
• Knowledge of business, contract, and public procurement law in Germany and EMEA.
• An interest in technology industry.

Skills include:

• Proficiency in German and English (advanced/business level).
• Ability to balance legal risks with business needs.
• Effective communication skills and cross-functional teamwork ability.
• High integrity, sound judgment, and cultural sensitivity.
• Results-oriented, problem-solving mindset, and quick learning ability.

Preferred candidates will demonstrate additional qualities aligned with Tektronix and Fortive’s values, including adaptability, collaboration, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Fortive offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for growth, innovation, and meaningful work. For more information, visit www.tek.com or careers.fortive.com.