Senior Legal Counsel

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.

Senior Legal Counsel Location: Dusseldorf Our client is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to provide legal and compliance support for their operations across the DACH region. This role involves advising on a variety of commercial and regulatory matters, working closely with business stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and policies. Key Responsibilities: Draft, review, and support negotiations of contracts, including industry-standard construction agreements and distribution/channel terms. Provide legal guidance on antitrust and competition regulations in distribution and channel partnerships. Develop and maintain contract templates and legal policies. Identify and mitigate legal risks by contributing to policies and procedures. Manage claims and litigation processes. Ensure compliance with relevant laws and internal policies. Deliver training and support legal compliance programs. Provide additional legal support as required by management. Requirements: Fully qualified lawyer authorised to practice in Germany (two state exams). Fluent in English and German (written and verbal). Experience working in an international corporate environment, ideally in an in-house legal role. Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess complex legal and commercial issues. Commercially minded with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Highly organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple tasks effectively. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. What’s Offered? A dynamic role with a high level of responsibility and diverse legal tasks. Competitive compensation and benefits package. Clear career development paths with opportunities for professional growth. Collaboration with international teams in a global environment. Hybrid work model with travel across the DACH region and occasional European travel as needed.

Senior Legal Counsel Location: London, UK  Our client is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to support operations across the DACH region. This role partners closely with business stakeholders to deliver practical legal, regulatory, and compliance guidance across a broad range of commercial matters. Key Responsibilities Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including construction-related and distribution/channel contracts Provide advice on competition and antitrust matters within distribution frameworks Develop and maintain legal templates, policies, and procedures Identify and mitigate legal and compliance risks proactively Manage disputes, claims, and litigation matters Support compliance with applicable laws and internal policies Deliver training and contribute to legal and compliance programmes Provide general legal support to regional leadership as required Requirements Qualified lawyer authorised to practise in Germany (two state exams) Fluent in English and German (written and spoken) Experience in an international, in-house legal environment Strong commercial awareness with the ability to deliver practical legal solutions Excellent stakeholder management and interpersonal skills Highly organised, able to manage a high workload independently and collaboratively Strong written and verbal communication skills Comfortable working with digital tools and systems What’s on Offer Varied role with significant responsibility and exposure to international operations Competitive salary and benefits package Clear development pathways and career progression opportunities Collaborative, cross-regional and global working environment

Legal Counsel - Commercial Law Location: Bremen An international engineering and manufacturing group is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join its legal team. This role focuses on contract and commercial law, supporting business units across a range of complex projects and operations. Key Responsibilities: Advise business units on contract and commercial law matters. Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements (e.g. R&D, cooperation, services, leases, financing, NDAs, intra-group). Develop and standardise contract templates and legal processes. Handle legal issues relating to supplier insolvencies. Support projects from concept through to implementation. Assist with IP-related matters (trademarks, copyright, patents) in coordination with relevant teams. Conduct legal risk assessments and provide actionable recommendations. Monitor legal developments and assess business impact. Coordinate with external counsel, notaries, and authorities. Collaborate closely with internal legal teams and cross-functional departments. Requirements: Fully qualified lawyer (or equivalent, e.g. LL.M.). Several years’ experience in private practice or in-house. Strong expertise in contract and commercial law. Industry experience (e.g. engineering, manufacturing, construction) preferred. Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Ability to work cross-functionally with technical and business teams. Independent, structured, and solution-oriented approach. Fluent in German and English. What’s on Offer: Varied role in an international environment. Flexible working arrangements and collaborative culture. Competitive benefits package (e.g. wellness, discounts, mobility schemes). Opportunity to shape processes and contribute to business success. Supportive, family-friendly workplace.