Senior Legal Counsel

Taylor Root; Düsseldorf; Vor Ort; EUR 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Taylor Root has exclusive mandate to appoint a (Senior) Legal Counsel for a leading multinational industrial group in Europe, based in Düsseldorf, Germany. You will join the European legal function and advise on commercial, regulatory, and operational matters supporting major industrial activities.

The role suits a commercially minded lawyer with 8-10+ years in commercial law, experience coordinating multi‑jurisdictional projects, and fluent English with strong German drafting skills.

Qualifikationen

• 8-10+ years of experience in commercial law.
• Experience in an international law firm or global industrial/tech environment.
• Experience coordinating complex, multi-jurisdictional projects.
• Interest or experience in adjacent areas such as corporate, insolvency, real estate, or regulatory law.
• Full German legal qualification (two state exams).
• Fluent in English; strong drafting in both English and German.

Aufgaben

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial, procurement, capex, energy, and long-term industrial contracts.
• Advise on real estate matters relating to industrial land, production facilities, and infrastructure.
• Provide guidance on regulatory, environmental, energy-related, and operational legal risks.
• Support cross-border projects, partnerships, joint ventures, and strategic transactions across several European jurisdictions.
• Manage and coordinate external counsel, ensuring quality and cost control.
• Oversee litigation, arbitration, and administrative proceedings within your remit.
• Contribute to legal training, template development, playbooks, and digitalisation initiatives.
• Promote strong governance, legal risk management, and adherence to group policies.

Kenntnisse

Commercial contracts

Cross-border projects

Stakeholder management

Regulatory awareness

English drafting

Ausbildung

German Rechtsanwalt (two state exams)

Jobbeschreibung

Taylor Root has been exclusively retained by a leading multinational industrial group to appoint a (Senior) Legal Counsel to join its European legal function.

This is a unique opportunity to step into a high‑impact role at the heart of a complex, innovative, and future‑focused organisation operating across multiple jurisdictions.

The Role

As part of a highly skilled legal team, you will work closely with the General Counsel and collaborate with colleagues across Europe. You will act as a trusted advisor to the business on a broad range of commercial, regulatory, and operational matters, supporting major industrial activities and strategic projects.

This position is ideal for a commercially minded lawyer who enjoys navigating sophisticated legal challenges, partnering with senior stakeholders, and contributing to large‑scale industrial and transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial, procurement, capex, energy, and long‑term industrial contracts.
• Advise on real‑estate matters relating to industrial land, production facilities, and infrastructure.
• Provide guidance on regulatory, environmental, energy‑related, and operational legal risks.
• Support cross‑border projects, partnerships, joint ventures, and strategic transactions across several European jurisdictions.
• Manage and coordinate external counsel, ensuring quality and cost control.
• Oversee litigation, arbitration, and administrative proceedings within your remit.
• Contribute to legal training, template development, playbooks, and digitalisation initiatives.
• Promote strong governance, legal risk management, and adherence to group policies.

Your Profile

• 8-10+ years of experience in commercial law, ideally with exposure to sales, procurement, and industrial contracting.
• Background in an international law firm or a global industrial/technology‑driven organisation.
• Experience coordinating complex, multi‑jurisdictional projects or transactions.
• Interest or experience in adjacent areas such as corporate, insolvency, real estate, or regulatory law.
• Full German legal qualification (two state exams), with at least one passed with distinction.
• Fluent in English; strong drafting skills in both English and German.
• A proactive, hands‑on mindset with the ability to analyse and solve complex issues.
• Strong communication skills, stakeholder management, and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, international environment.
• High integrity, collaborative spirit, and a forward‑looking, change‑positive attitude.

What’s on Offer

• A stimulating role within a global industrial leader undergoing significant innovation and transformation.
• Exposure to cutting‑edge projects in areas such as energy transition, sustainability, and advanced industrial operations.
• A respected legal function that acts as a true business partner.
• A culture that values personal development, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing.
• The opportunity to work with highly skilled colleagues across Europe.