Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel The Opportunity If you're a qualified German lawyer with solid commercial experience and you've wondered what it would be like to move in-house at a serious European energy business, this is worth a look. You'll have real ownership of the German legal function, genuine access to strategic decisions, and the backing of a well-resourced European legal team behind you. The Role Reporting to the Head of Legal for Europe, you'll act as the primary legal contact for the German business. The work is varied and substantive: real estate, permitting, construction, commercial contracts, M&A support, regulatory compliance, and energy trading. No two weeks will look the same. You'll advise across business units on new project acquisitions and partnerships, which means involvement from the earliest structuring conversations through to contract execution. You'll also manage relationships with external law firms, with a clear mandate to keep spend efficient and hold suppliers accountable. This is a broad, senior individual contributor role with meaningful stakeholder exposure and the autonomy to shape how legal support is delivered in Germany. The Company A well-established energy business with a significant European footprint and a growing onshore presence in Germany. The legal function is structured at a European level, which means you'll work alongside counterparts across multiple jurisdictions and have access to a broader network of legal expertise where you need it. What You'll Need German qualified lawyer with at least 5 years post-qualification experience Background in a corporate law firm or in-house legal environment Solid experience managing commercial contracts Fluent in both German and English Comfortable managing external counsel and advising senior stakeholders How to Apply Get in touch with the MAM Gruppe team to find out more. Your CV doesn't need to be up to date. Send what you have, or just give us a call.

Senior Legal Counsel Location: Northampton A well-established international business is seeking a commercially minded Senior Legal Counsel to provide proactive, pragmatic legal support across a broad range of matters in a fast-paced, multinational environment. Key Responsibilities: Advise on a broad range of legal matters with a focus on commercial contracts. Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements to a high standard. Partner with business leaders to deliver solutions-oriented guidance within relevant deadlines. Manage risk assessment with a balanced, business-focused approach. Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, external advisers, and other relevant parties. Requirements: 5+ years of post-qualification experience from a reputable law firm or in an in-house legal function. Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills, written and verbal. Experience in an international or multinational business environment. Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple matters independently and to deadline. Sound legal analysis, commercial judgment, and attention to detail. Collaborative and curious, with the ability to influence key stakeholders. Additional language skills desirable but not essential. What's on Offer? Broad, varied in-house role with genuine business exposure. Collaborative team environment with close senior stakeholder interaction. Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Legal Counsel - Corporate Law Location: Wurzburg A role that inspires you As Legal Counsel - Corporate Law, you will join an international in-house legal team advising on complex cross-border matters. You will support the business on corporate law, contract law and M&A issues, working closely with internal stakeholders and external advisors across an internationally operating group. Key Responsibilities: Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts, including distribution, supply, licensing and service agreements. Advising on international trade and cross-border contractual matters. Providing legal guidance on corporate governance and company law compliance. Drafting and reviewing shareholder resolutions, shareholder agreements and other corporate documentation. Supporting M&A transactions from due diligence to closing, including acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures and strategic partnerships. Coordinating with external legal advisors and internal stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions. Your Profile: Fully qualified lawyer with above-average state exams or an internationally comparable qualification. Professional experience in corporate law, contract law and M&A. Proven track record advising on complex international transactions. Pragmatic and commercially minded, with a focus on robust legal solutions. Confident communicator able to explain complex issues clearly and present alternative options. Intercultural competence and strong collaboration skills. Fluent English, written and spoken, with willingness to travel. What’s on Offer? A varied role with a high level of autonomy. Collaboration with experienced and qualified colleagues. Flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes. Flexible working hours. 30 days’ annual leave.

Senior Legal Counsel Location: Stockholm, Sweden Our client is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to act as a trusted legal advisor to a diverse, multi-entity business with both local and international operations. You will support commercial activity and operational functions by delivering pragmatic, business-focused legal advice across a broad range of matters. Key Responsibilities: Draft, review and negotiate tenders, commercial contracts and customer agreements. Support commercial negotiations and advise on contractual risk. Review and negotiate distribution, OEM, system integrator agreements. Develop, maintain and update contract templates and terms and conditions. Provide support on pre-litigation matters, claims and dispute resolution. Coordinate and oversee litigation, representing the organisation before courts, authorities and other bodies where required. Advise management and business units on legal matters, including the impact of existing and upcoming regulations. Ensure compliance with applicable Swedish, EU and internal policy requirements. Support real estate-related matters and employment law issues at a local level. Deliver legal and compliance training to management and business teams. Manage external legal counsel and ensure effective representation of the organisation’s interests. Requirements: Law degree with qualification to practise as a lawyer in Sweden. Relevant experience gained in a law firm or in-house legal role, ideally within construction, energy or renewable sectors. Strong understanding of in-house legal operations, with the ability to identify key business risks and provide practical, solution-oriented advice. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Fluency in Swedish and English, both written and spoken. A structured, analytical and results-driven working style.