Risk Management Legal Expert Contract Negotiations & Corporate Legal Liaison (fmd)

SAP; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading technology firm in Berlin seeks a skilled Legal Expert to lead contract negotiations and coordinate legal matters. This position requires 7-10 years of experience in legal roles within regulated industries, strong negotiation skills, and expertise in compliance frameworks. You will work closely with various departments and external counsel, ensuring that all legal risks are managed effectively. This role offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Qualifikationen

• 7-10 years of experience in legal and compliance roles within regulated industries.
• Deep understanding of national and international legal frameworks.
• Experience managing relationships with external counsel.

Aufgaben

• Lead negotiation of complex contracts.
• Act as proxy for the Corporate Legal department.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel.

Kenntnisse

Strong legal acumen

Exceptional negotiation skills

Legal risk analysis

Bilingual in German and English

Ausbildung

University degree from an accredited law school

Jobbeschreibung

We help the world run better

At SAP we keep it simple : you bring your best to us and well bring out the best in you. Were builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce and we need your unique talents to help shape whats next. The work is challenging but it matters. Youll find a place where you can be yourself prioritize your wellbeing and truly belong. Whats in it for you Constant learning skill growth great benefits and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.

What you'll do

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Legal Expert to join our team. This role involves coordinating contract negotiations acting as a proxy for the Corporate Legal department and liaising with external counsel as needed. The ideal candidate will possess strong legal acumen exceptional negotiation skills and the ability to manage complex legal matters efficiently and effectively. Additionally this role requires expertise in regulatory and compliance frameworks as well as experience in the public sector and defense.

GS2 enables business in heavily regulated markets managing SAPs government accreditations for compliance and critical infrastructure worldwide. GS2 understands customers legal and compliance risk positions and translates risk into actionable requirements processes and controls. Thus this role is expected to fulfill the following tasks :

• Act as Legal Advisor within GS2 & SS&D globally
• Understand Customers Legal and Compliance Risks
• Translate Legal & Compliance Requirements into actionable processes & controls
• Enable SAPs Legal Operations via customer and supervisory authority interactions
• Perform Legal Governance and Risk Management

Responsibilities

Contract Negotiations

• Lead the negotiation of complex contracts with vendors, partners and clients.
• Draft, review and amend contractual agreements to ensure they align with the company’s legal and business objectives.
• Collaborate with various departments to understand their needs and represent them in negotiations.

Corporate Legal Department Liaison

• Act as a proxy for the Corporate Legal department in meetings and negotiations.
• Ensure that the legal department’s policies and guidelines are consistently applied across all contracts and agreements.
• Facilitate communication between the legal department and other business units.

External Counsel Coordination

• Serve as the primary point of contact for external legal counsel.
• Coordinate with outside counsel on complex legal matters ensuring their advice is integrated into the company’s decision-making processes.
• Manage the relationship with external counsel to ensure cost‑effective and efficient legal services.

Legal Risk Management

• Identify, assess and mitigate legal risks associated with contracts and other business activities.
• Provide legal advice and guidance to the business to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
• Stay updated with changes in laws and regulations relevant to the company’s operations.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with various departments including finance, procurement and operations to understand their needs and provide tailored legal support.
• Foster a collaborative environment that promotes legal compliance and risk management.

What you bring

• Extensive experience (710 years) in legal and compliance roles within regulated industries, defense, public sector or related environments.
• Deep understanding of national and international legal frameworks, doctrines and strategies.
• Proven ability to identify, assess and mitigate strategic operational and reputational risks in complex environments.
• Familiarity with classified environments and secure information handling protocols.
• Previous experience in a corporate legal role or a law firm.
• Familiarity with industry‑specific legal issues and best practices.
• Experience managing relationships with external counsel.
• University degree from an accredited law school.
• Proven experience in contract negotiations and legal risk management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in German and English.
• Knowledge of corporate compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in legal research and drafting.

Admission to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction

• Familiarity with legal frameworks for National Security, Corporate Governance and other relevant regulatory standards.
• Knowledge of international and national legal standards relevant to corporate operations.
• Expertise in regulatory and governance frameworks relevant to national and international legal compliance.
• Understanding of legal and ethical considerations in corporate operations.
• Knowledge of corporate compliance and risk management best practices.
• Experience working within or alongside government regulatory bodies, industry‑specific compliance organizations, defense contractors or related legal entities.
• Experience in developing or implementing corporate compliance frameworks tailored to regulated industries.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with senior government stakeholders, regulatory advisors and compliance teams.
• Strong analytical skills for legal risk analysis in high‑stakes environments.
• Ability to apply both qualitative and quantitative risk assessment methods.
• Track record of supporting strategic decision‑making through robust legal analysis and risk mitigation strategies.
• Excellent communication skills for legal briefings, risk reporting and strategic advisories to senior leadership.
• Experience liaising with cross‑departmental teams, regulatory bodies and external legal counsel.
• Skilled in translating complex legal issues into actionable policy recommendations.

Bring out your best

SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end‑to‑end business application software and related services for database analytics, intelligent technologies and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide we are purpose‑driven and future‑focused with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries people or platforms we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP you can bring out your best.

We win with inclusion

SAPs culture of inclusion focuses on health and well‑being and flexible working models to ensure that everyone, regardless of background, feels included and can run at their best. At SAP we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better world.

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