Senior Legal Counsel

* ***Our Client Company Presentation:*** Our Client is a top player in heavy industry eastern world manufacturer of construction, agricultural nd engineering machinery and it has global offices almost everywhere in the world. **Europe is growing faster than the group's international average. Germany is a very important hub with a rapid latest phase of expansion and almost 170 permanent Employees.** * **Occasional travel:** Requires occasional visits to the operational site like 1\-1\.5 hour away from the office distance (bellow 10%) * **Workstyle:** On\-site, full\-time on employment contract (some program flexibility can be discussed post probation per) ***Antal International is partnering with this internationl; Gr to recruit a In\-house Legal Counsel for its Germany business.*** * ***Why a candidate should be attracted by the role:*** * Take responsibility for local legal support as the business establishes its in\-house legal capability in Germany. * Work closely with commercial and operational colleagues on contracts, tenders and business projects. * Combine German legal expertise with international exposure, supporting an organisation operating across multiple markets. * Help develop contracting procedures, templates and internal processes that support business growth and manage legal risk. * **But touching PAN EU labour law aspects this is a great occasion to grow into an EU Legal Manager for this strong group!** * ***Scope of the project*** Based in Frankfurt, the In\-house Legal Counsel will provide practical legal advice to support German's operations and wider business requirements. **The is legal department to be hired in progress and the roles level will be assigned to proper experiences.** The in\-house legal team manages international contract engineering, drafts legal templates, provides local corporate governance guidance, handles financial leasing legalities, and reviews regulatory and road transport compliance for the CO's heavy machinery across Europe. The role combines contract drafting and review, commercial risk assessment, legal research and the improvement of internal procedures. The successful candidate will help colleagues understand legal risks and develop workable solutions that support business objectives. **An urgent need is for a legal counsel that can get involved in PAN EU Labor advisory to European top manager , as an additional item within this role.** * ***Full job description*** **Responsibilities:** General: * Draft, review and advise on contracts, agreements and other legal documents. * Assess contractual and commercial risks associated with requests for proposal and support the business during the pretender stage. * Advise on German contract law and relevant commercial and business laws, translating legal requirements into practical recommendations. * Participate in business projects, identify potential legal risks and propose measures to manage them. * Review internal business procedures and recommend improvements to support legal compliance. * Assess and monitor legal risks associated with business activities. * Conduct legal research and provide advice concerning existing markets, new jurisdictions and potential growth markets, coordinating specialist input where appropriate. * Improve contracting processes by revising existing procedures and templates or developing new ones. Specific / urgent: * **Provide (additional) legal advice and support as required by the business such is PAN EU Labor law advisory .** **Requirements:** * A bachelor’s degree or higher qualification in law. * At least five years of relevant experience as an in\-house legal counsel or practicing lawyer in Germany. * Strong knowledge of German contract law and relevant commercial legislation. * Experience drafting and reviewing commercial contracts and assessing contractual risks. * Ability to explain legal issues clearly and provide commercially practical advice. * Confidence working independently and collaborating with colleagues across business functions. * Proficiency in written and spoken German and English. * Knowledge of legal matters relating to construction equipment and financial leasing would be advantageous. * **A professional qualification or license permitting court representation \- eg. BAR member** **Skills and competencies** * Labor law EU practice can be a plus or in any case, the desire to study and grow the knowledge here * Sound legal judgement and strong analytical skills. * Clear drafting, communication and stakeholder\-management abilities. * Commercial awareness and a practical approach to resolving issues. * Strong organisation and the ability to manage competing priorities. * Professionalism, discretion and responsible handling of confidential information. * ***C\&B draft package*** * Salary: Around **€120,000 \-€140,000 EUR gross per anum** according to experience and the market level (flexible to discuss!) * Flexible benefits, according to candidate needs * Attractive for exposure to international group fast\-growing operations. The chance to evolve into the local company legal manager. **DO THIS CO accepts relocation to Frankfurt** ? Yes, as long as its matching to the key requirements!