Job Title: Assistant General Counsel
Our team is seeking a qualified German Lawyer to support our EMEA region. This is a full-time, hybrid based position (2-3 days of on-site work) located at either of our offices depending on the location of the selected candidate.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conducts legal research, drafts documents and conducts factual inquiries at the direction of the VP/General Counsel.
- Drafts, reviews, and negotiates contracts with customers, distributors, suppliers, and/or vendors.
- Provides advice to HR on German labor law questions. Working with outside counsel as appropriate, provides labor law support for other countries in the EU, Middle East, and Africa.
- Provides legal advice, drafts documents, and reviews materials related to or affecting marketing and sales, intellectual property, operations, information security, product development, real estate, corporate governance, or other and related matters as directed.
- Keeps current on legislative issues, decisions, and other important legal developments that may affect company interests.
- Conducts internal investigations as needed.
- Serves as a key member of the Compliance Committee and liaison for the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) Region, advising on risks and driving risk mitigation initiatives.
- Provides support to international affiliates, particularly those in the EU, working with international outside counsel as appropriate.
Requirements:
- Qualified German lawyer
- Degree in law and successful completion of the appropriate first and second judicial state examinations in Germany.
- Registered with the appropriate bar to provide advice on German laws.
- 5 years related experience.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary + potential bonus opportunities depending on performance
- Individual retirement provision
- Group accident insurance / Individual occupational disability insurance
- Food vouchers
- Professional development opportunities - "You Drive, We Assist"
- Very good and collegial working atmosphere
- Corporate events
- Company-owned parking spaces