Legal Counsel

About Huawei

Huawei is a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. With integrated solutions across four key domains – telecom networks, IT, smart devices, and cloud services – we are committed to bringing digital to every person, home and organization for a fully connected, intelligent world.

At Huawei, innovation focuses on customer needs. We invest heavily in basic research, concentrating on technological breakthroughs that drive the world forward. We have more than 207,000 employees, and we operate in more than 170 countries and regions.

Huawei's end-to-end portfolio of products, solutions and services are both competitive and secure. Through open collaboration with ecosystem partners, we create lasting value for our customers, working to empower people, enrich home life, and inspire innovation in organizations of all shapes and sizes.

Job Title: (Senior) Legal Counsel - Digital Power Europe

Job Location:  Düsseldorf, Germany

Contract Duration : 24 months

Main Responsibilities:

• Contract Review: Review and negotiate agreements with suppliers and customers for our Digital Power Department in our European region
• Compliance: Provide expert legal advice to the management and the business units of the European Digital Power Department on relevant compliance matters
• Project Legal Support and Contract Negotiations: Support all related legal aspects regarding commercial projects pertaining to the European Digital Power Department business
• Litigation & Dispute Management: Work with external attorneys to defend the Company's rights involved in disputes settlement and litigation.
• Others: Other general legal support relating to the Digital Power Department; opportunity to travel to other European countries for short-term business trips.

Requirements:

• At least 3 years of relevant post qualification experience, preferably gained in a technology related industry or in a law firm
• Full legal qualification in Germany or any other EU member state would be an advantage
• Strong knowledge of contract law, intellectual property law, corporate, employment and immigration law; basic knowledge of EU law regarding data protection, cyber security and competition law
• Strong business acumen and team player
• Business fluent in English; fluency in German will be an advantage

What We Offer: We offer you an exciting professional career in one of the leading and fastest growing multinational telecommunication companies, challenging work and a competitive salary package. Personal development is ensured through many training opportunities across Europe. 

Important: To be considered for this role, applicants must be eligible to work and live in the job location.

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