(Senior) Legal Counsel

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

• Minimum of 5 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 and German ; 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.

Do you want to know more about this role? Do you want to change from Private Practice to an inhouse legal position? Please contact Taylor Root for a confidential discussion.

The SR Group (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.