Senior Legal Counsel

Lenzing Group

Lenzing

Description

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