From wood to pulp to fiber – this is Lenzing.
We weave innovation and respect into sustainability. Our technology inspires the fashion and hygiene industries to make better decisions. We work towards a circular economy and a carbon neutral future, for you and for generations to come.
For the area of Global Legal, IP & Compliance, located in Lenzing, we invite experienced Legal & M&A experts to submit applications for the role of Senior Legal Counsel.
Main tasks & key responsibilities:
- You will lead and support the business team on joint venture projects and large capital projects
- You will lead and support M&A activities in conjunction with the Strategy/M&A Team and relevant business owners
- You will support & challenge business & project teams relating to legal risks or implications
- You will offer legal support regarding claim management, legal disputes, and litigation, also coordinating with external lawyers
- You will plan, lead, organize & control all legal aspects of the negotiation, preparation and review of contracts, alongside relevant business partners
- You will prepare corporate resolutions for the management board or governing bodies of subsidiaries
- You will coordinate, improve and monitor the group corporate governance process
- You will contribute to national and international dispute resolution (court, arbitration, administrative proceedings)
- You will create and improve standard forms and contracts, and provide standard contract templates
- You will engage and coordinate with external law firms and banks as necessary
Your ideal profile:
- You hold a Master’s degree in Law, have passed the Bar exam, spent some time at a reputable law firm, and have extensive experience in leading negotiations and teams
- You have a passion for legal contributions to business, with 8+ years of hands-on experience in an international corporation or top law firm, extensive knowledge of corporate law, M&A, large capital projects (EPC/EPCM etc) & financing agreements, and the like
- You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and are able to influence key decision makers across all levels
- You are assertive and confident, with have a hands-on, can-do approach, an intercultural mindset, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively in a multicultural team
- You are a fast learner with an open mind and a passion for environmentally responsible manufacturing
- Professional fluency in German and English as company language, including legal English