Career Opportunities: Senior Counsel EMEA (m/f/d) - Bensheim, Germany (77478)

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This is an outstanding opportunity to join our dynamic organization. In the role of 

Senior Counsel EMEA (m/f/d)

you will report to the Legal Director EMEA. This position will be based in Bensheim, Germany (preferred), or Salzburg, Austria, with flexible office hours and employee-friendly remote working options.

Key responsibilities:

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a variety of operational and commercial contracts, including distribution, sales and marketing agreements as well as agreements with healthcare professionals
• Advising internal stakeholders in the EMEA region on a variety of legal and business issues, including healthcare-related marketing and sales campaigns and materials
• Participating in M&A projects, divestitures, and other matters with organization-wide impact
• Advising on legal risks and proposing solutions to mitigate them
• Establishing, monitoring, and optimizing legal processes, workflows, standards and templates
• Building close cross-functional relationships and maintaining a strong knowledge of our products and services
• Managing relationships with outside counsel and other professionals representing us
• Coordinating pre-litigation, litigation and alternative dispute resolution matters

Requirements:

• Fully qualified German (preferred) or Austrian lawyer (Volljurist)
• 5+ years of relevant post-qualification experience (preferably gained in an international corporation), including a background in contract, corporate, competition and anti-trust law and supporting sales initiatives, with a preference for experience in the healthcare or medical devices industry  
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple parallel projects, to prioritize, meet deadlines and provide solutions
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced / high volume environment with good business and common sense
• Experience and confidence in dealing with and supporting senior management (both in written and verbal communications), including the ability to draft clear and concise legal documents and communications
• Proactive, pragmatic and efficient working style with a hands-on mentality
• Willingness to learn and dive into new tasks
• Fluency in English and German (written and spoken), especially the legal language. Additional language skills preferred.

What we offer:

• A multi-faceted, responsible role with the rewarding opportunity to help shaping our EMEA legal organization
• A friendly, collaborative and open-minded working environment within a multinational legal team
• Flexible working hours
• Employee-friendly remote working options
• An attractive remuneration package and benefits