We are looking for a Director Legal, Senior Counsel (m/f/d), Water Infrastructure DACH, Iberia and MCS Europe to join our corporate Legal team. This position will be primarily responsible for providing world-class business partnership to Xylem’s various businesses and functions in primarily the DACH (Germany, Austria and Switzerland) and Iberia (Spain and Portugal) regions by helping enable Xylem’s strategy while safeguarding the company’s reputation.
This position is an individual contributor and does not involve managing a team; it serves as a subject matter expert.
Location: Schaffhausen in Switzerland (Xylem Europe Headquarter) or Langenhagen in Germany.
Aufgaben
* Partnering with and providing timely and practical advice to the business primarily in the regions on all day-to-day legal issues, including agreements supporting the company’s expanding digital offerings such as SaaS/NaaS, software and licensing agreements, large public bids, product and service supply agreements, key account/framework agreements, channel partner agreements (agents and distributors), rental and maintenance agreements, general corporate and governance issues (including all matters involving the management of entities in the regions), and labour and employment laws.
* Managing litigation and providing practical legal advice in connection with day-to-day commercial disputes with business partners and other third parties.
* Partnering closely with business clients to implement, monitor, and improve legal processes and controls that mitigate risk while enabling commercial activities.
* Developing and deploying training and tools to clients to scale up the reach and effectiveness of legal services in the regions.
* Managing outside counsel and other service providers for legal matters affecting Xylem’s business in the regions, ensuring adherence to budgets.
* Providing compliance-related advice in connection with the company’s global compliance program.
* Occasionally assisting with mergers, acquisitions, and other inorganic growth initiatives, including due diligence review and post-acquisition legal and compliance integration planning.
Qualifikation
* Legal degree and qualification to practice law in an EU Member State or Switzerland.
* Solid experience in handling commercial legal matters in relevant jurisdictions from an international perspective.
* Good knowledge of Swiss and German laws, and preferably other regional laws impacting commercial operations.
* Ability to work with multi-functional teams and provide training.
* Preferably experience in an international company with a strong compliance program.
* Proficiency in conducting business, including contract reviews and meetings, in English and German (additional languages beneficial).
* Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
* Good judgment, and ability to prioritize and handle multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines.
* Teamwork skills and excellent organization and attention to detail.
Benefits
* Professional Development – Opportunities for continuous learning and growth.
* Total Rewards – Comprehensive compensation, benefits, recognition, and work-life balance programs.
* Watermark – CSR program focused on education and access to safe water, with volunteering opportunities.
* Employee Networks – Supportive networks for diverse employee groups, including Women’s, LGBT+, Veterans, and others.
For questions, contact Niklas Naunheim, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner at +49 1621374371.
We look forward to your application!
Xylem is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.
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