Legal Counsel - Commercial Law
Location: Bremen
An international engineering and manufacturing group is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join its legal team. This role focuses on contract and commercial law, supporting business units across a range of complex projects and operations.
Key Responsibilities:
* Advise business units on contract and commercial law matters.
* Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements (e.g. R&D, cooperation, services, leases, financing, NDAs, intra-group).
* Develop and standardise contract templates and legal processes.
* Handle legal issues relating to supplier insolvencies.
* Support projects from concept through to implementation.
* Assist with IP-related matters (trademarks, copyright, patents) in coordination with relevant teams.
* Conduct legal risk assessments and provide actionable recommendations.
* Monitor legal developments and assess business impact.
* Coordinate with external counsel, notaries, and authorities.
* Collaborate closely with internal legal teams and cross-functional departments.
Requirements:
* Fully qualified lawyer (or equivalent, e.g. LL.M.).
* Several years’ experience in private practice or in-house.
* Strong expertise in contract and commercial law.
* Industry experience (e.g. engineering, manufacturing, construction) preferred.
* Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
* Ability to work cross-functionally with technical and business teams.
* Independent, structured, and solution-oriented approach.
* Fluent in German and English.
What’s on Offer:
* Varied role in an international environment.
* Flexible working arrangements and collaborative culture.
* Competitive benefits package (e.g. wellness, discounts, mobility schemes).
* Opportunity to shape processes and contribute to business success.
* Supportive, family-friendly workplace.