Join to apply for the Senior Legal Counsel role at SYNLAB InternationalJoin to apply for the Senior Legal Counsel role at SYNLAB InternationalGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.SYNLAB Group is the leader in medical diagnostic services and specialty testing in Europe, offering a full range of innovative and reliable medical diagnostics to patients, practicing doctors, hospitals and clinics, governments and corporates. We operate in more than 20 countries across four continents. More than 24,000 employees, including over 2,000 medical experts, contribute daily to the Group’s worldwide success.To strengthen our team, we are looking for a:Group Senior Legal Counsel M&A and General Contract LawThe holder supports and collaborates with the Group Head of Legal M&A and Special Projects in advising global M&A transactions inbound and outbound. He/she further advises on general contract law matters especially in the area of Operations and Procurement. This role also ensures the provision of “standard of the art” templates for the business and creates playbooks for standard civil law tasks.Responsibilities:M&A Legal AdvisorySupport the M&A business team as well as local management throughout the deal lifecycle of worldwide M&A transactions both inbound and outboundLead or support legal due diligence, risk assessments, and transaction structuringDraft and negotiate transaction documents (e.g., SPAs, TSA, shareholder agreements, LoIs, NDAs)Coordinate with external counsel and internal stakeholders across jurisdictionsSupport legal reporting related to M&A and contract lawAdvise on post-merger integration activities, including legal entity restructuring, intercompany agreements and governance alignmentIdentify and mitigate legal risks arising from integration processes.Monitor and manage potential or actual disputes arising from M&A transactions (e.g., warranty claims, earnout disagreements, breach of covenants).Ensure proper documentation and legal risk mitigation in transaction records.General Contract LawProvide legal advice on general civil and commercial contract matters, with a focus on Group Procurement.Review, draft and negotiate procurement contracts, including supply agreements, service contracts, and framework agreements.Take applicable laws e.g. around supply chain into account.Template and Playbook DevelopmentDevelop and maintain state-of-the-art contract templates tailored to business needs.Create legal playbooks for standard civil law tasks to ensure consistency and efficiency in the contracting.Train business units on the use of templates and playbooks.Governance and Risk ManagementIdentify and mitigate legal risks in contracts and transactions.QualificationsLegal qualification (LL.M. or equivalent) in a European jurisdictionAt least 7 years of professional experience with at least 3 years in a similar in-house position (HQ level)Experience in the health care industry or even diagnostic services of high advantagePractical, hands on, agile and solution orientated mindset as to ways of working and legal subjects mattersWillingness to grow into a senior role in a legal departmentAbility to work with and support diverse stakeholders and desire to create an internal network to support the business in its strategic objectivesStrategic and business focused mind-setExcellent command of English, work proficiency in at least one other European language is an asset, further language skills are appreciatedStructured, organized, responsible and detail-orientedCapable of working independently and able to understand and incorporate legal guidance into work productHigh degree of personal ethics, integrity and accountabilityAbility to prioritize, meet deadlines, exercise sound business judgment with critical thinking skills and thrive in fast-paced / high volume environmentYou can expect from us:Join a dynamic and international work environment, where collaboration across borders is part of daily lifeTake on a high-impact role with Group-level visibility, giving you the opportunity to coordinate internal control activities across multiple countriesBenefit from a high degree of autonomy and ownership, allowing you to structure and lead key initiatives with real influence on the businessEnjoy a flexible working culture, with a remote work policy of up to 3 days per weekTo work in a fast-growing company and play an active role in its successSeniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionLegalIndustriesMedical and Diagnostic LaboratoriesReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at SYNLAB International by 2xGet notified about new Legal Counsel jobs in Munich, Bavaria, Germany.Greater Munich Metropolitan Area 11 hours agoCompliance/Data Protection Officer and Senior Legal Counsel (f/m/d)Principal of Legal Affairs (General Counsel) (f/m/d)EMEA Commercial Legal Counsel - FrankfurtGreater Munich Metropolitan Area 2 weeks agoSenior Expert Employment Law international (w/m/div.)We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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