Corporate Counsel - German Speaking

Enterprise Holdings; Egham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mobility solutions provider is seeking a qualified lawyer with expertise in commercial law and contract negotiation. This hybrid position, based in Egham, requires fluency in German and English. The role entails supporting business teams with legal advice, managing complex contracts, and collaborating with international stakeholders to ensure compliance and best practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial law and contract negotiation is essential.
• Ability to operate in a hybrid work environment effectively.
• High professionalism and integrity required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain relationships with stakeholders and provide legal advice.
• Draft and negotiate commercial contracts.
• Research business needs and assess legal requirements.

Skills

Fluency in German

Fluency in English

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Leadership

Education

Qualified lawyer in a European jurisdiction

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

From a fleet of seven cars, more than six decades ago, to a global network serving consumers, businesses, and governments, Enterprise Mobility is a leading provider of mobility solutions including car rental, fleet management, flexible vehicle-hire, carsharing, vanpooling, car sales, truck rental, vehicle subscription, luxury rental, technology solutions, and more, to help make travel easier and more convenient.

Privately held by the Taylor family of St. Louis, Enterprise Mobility manages a full portfolio of brands including Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental, and Alamo. Together with its affiliate Enterprise Fleet Management, it manages a fleet of over 2.3 million vehicles and reported over $35 million in revenue in FY23, with a network of more than 9,500 locations and over 90,000 employees.

Responsibilities

1. Effectively maintain and cultivate relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including colleagues in the EU and US teams, to support and create consistency in legal advice.
2. Assess business needs/requirements, research issues, and provide legal advice to minimize risks and support business teams and leadership.
3. Lead negotiations and draft a broad range of commercial contracts for customers and suppliers.
4. Provide guidance and support to other lawyers and develop materials and processes to support and improve the legal function.
5. Use experience-based knowledge to plan and achieve goals, exercising creativity, sound judgment, and escalation when necessary.
6. Monitor and report on industry-related topics and legal changes.
7. Manage workload effectively, prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and handle multiple requests under pressure.
8. Maintain high attention to detail, confidentiality, and demonstrate diligence in responsibilities.
9. Work independently and proactively suggest initiatives to improve the team.

Qualifications

Competency Based Qualifications:

1. Qualified lawyer in one or more European jurisdictions with a civil law system; qualification in Germany is a plus, with significant experience in commercial law and drafting/negotiating complex contracts.
2. Fluent in German and English; additional languages like Spanish or French are advantageous.
3. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
4. Experience working in Germany or on German contracts/projects is preferred.
5. High professionalism, integrity, and ethical standards.
6. Ability to handle confidential information sensitively.
7. Strong organizational and time management skills.
8. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
9. Leadership skills with experience in developing others.

Additional Information

Please inform us of any accommodations needed for the recruitment process.

Location: Egham, Surrey, TW20 9FB (hybrid work: 3 days in-office, 2 days remote). Parking available, close to Egham station.

Salary: Competitive

Hours: 45 hours/week

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.