Graz, Styria, Austria
As Head of Legal of an international industrial group, I combine legal expertise with commercial, operational and strategic decision-making in complex international projects. My focus is not limited to legal advisory work. I actively support executive management in managing contractual, commercial and operational risks throughout the entire project lifecycle – from tendering and contract negotiations to project execution, claims management, dispute resolution and corporate governance. Over the years, I have gained extensive experience in large-scale industrial and EPC projects across Europe, working with multinational clients in the energy, paper, steel, chemical and infrastructure sectors. My areas of expertise include: ▪ International contract negotiations (EPC, FIDIC, NEC, bespoke industrial contracts) ▪ Claims and dispute management ▪ Corporate governance and group legal management ▪ Strategic risk management ▪ Commercial project support ▪ Mergers, acquisitions and corporate transactions ▪ Compliance and regulatory matters ▪ Insurance and liability management ▪ Cross-border project execution ▪ Executive-level stakeholder management I am particularly passionate about translating legal complexity into practical business solutions and enabling organizations to make informed strategic decisions in challenging project environments. My objective is to contribute as a trusted business partner to executive management, combining legal, commercial and operational perspectives to create sustainable value and manage risk effectively.
Executive Legal, Commercial & Risk Leader | Head of Legal | International EPC & Industrial Projects | Claims, Contracts, Corporate Governance & Strategic Risk Management Responsible for all legal, contractual and corporate matters within an international industrial group operating in the fields of energy, industrial plants, paper, steel and infrastructure projects. Key responsibilities include: ▪ Leadership of the legal function across multiple jurisdictions ▪ Contract negotiations with international clients and consortium partners ▪ Management of high-value claims and dispute resolution processes ▪ Corporate governance and group-wide legal support ▪ Risk assessment and mitigation strategies for major projects ▪ Executive management advisory on strategic and commercial matters ▪ Coordination of external counsel and litigation strategy ▪ Support of M&A and corporate restructuring activities ▪ Insurance and liability management