Senior Legal Counsel

Taylor Root; Stuttgart; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Root is supporting an established international automotive supplier in appointing a Senior Legal Counsel to join its global legal team in Stuttgart. The role focuses on commercial contracts and close daily partnering with senior stakeholders across the business.

Ideal candidates are fully qualified lawyers with two German state exams, strong German and English communication, and a commercial mindset suited to a growing international organisation.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified lawyer with two German state exams.
• Strong experience in commercial and contract law.
• Automotive/manufacturing or industrial environment experience preferred.
• Comfortable engaging with senior business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a broad range of legal matters with a focus on commercial contracts.
• Partner with senior stakeholders across the business to align legal with business goals.
• Draft, negotiate and review complex commercial contracts.
• Provide day-to-day business partnering and risk assessment.

Skills

Commercial law

Contract law

Stakeholder partnering

English proficiency

Education

Two German state exams

Job description

Senior Legal Counsel | Automotive Supplier | International

I’m currently supporting an established international automotive supplier with the appointment of a Senior Legal Counsel to join its legal team.

This is a particularly interesting opportunity for someone looking to combine the stability and resources of a successful international business with a company that still has ambitious plans for further growth.

The business has built a strong position within the automotive market, works internationally and is looking to significantly expand over the coming years.

In this role, you’ll work closely with senior stakeholders across the business and take responsibility for a broad range of legal matters, with a strong focus on commercial contracts and day-to-day business partnering.

What they’re looking for:

• Fully qualified lawyer / Volljurist with two German state exams.
• Strong experience in commercial and contract law
• Ideally experience within automotive, manufacturing or a comparable industrial environment
• Comfortable working directly with senior business stakeholders
• International mindset and strong English skills
• Someone commercially minded who enjoys being close to the business

For someone who wants a broad Senior Legal Counsel role within a stable but growing international organisation, I think this is a very strong opportunity.