Senior Legal Counsel

Job type:Permanent
Town/City:Frankfurt
Region:Hessen
Sector:Legal & Compliance
Client Company Type:In-House
Job ref:10168
Post Date:July 23, 2026

About the Role

Senior Legal Counsel

The Opportunity

This role puts you at the centre of some of the most technically complex, high-value projects in the infrastructure sector. You'll advise on major bids and large-scale construction projects, with direct input into contract negotiation and risk management during live tenders and execution. The role offers a hybrid model of 2 to 3 days on-site, up to 2 from home, with real scope to shape legal processes as the business grows.

The Role

  • Advise independently on complex project contracts across sales, service, and plant construction law, in Germany and internationally.
  • Draft, negotiate, and manage high-value EPC and bid contracts.
  • Support risk review across operational teams.
  • Ensure and help shape compliance with internal policy and relevant law.
  • Represent the business in disputes, including court, arbitration, and regulatory proceedings, domestically and abroad.
  • Instruct and coordinate external counsel across jurisdictions.
  • Collaborate with legal colleagues on international project teams.
  • Keep the team current on legal developments through training.

What You'll Need

  • A fully qualified lawyer with strong results in both state examinations.
  • 8 to 10 years' experience in an industrial company or law firm.
  • Strong background in plant construction or EPC work, including contract negotiation and claims management.
  • Familiarity with international contract standards such as FIDIC and experience in arbitration.
  • Fluent German and English, spoken and written.

How to Apply

Interested? Get in touch with the MAM Gruppe team for a confidential conversation about this role.

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