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Senior Legal Counsel (fixed term, part time)

Key Facts

Remote From: 
Part time
German

Other Skills

  • Decision Making
  • Adaptability
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Leadership

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Law degree from an accredited law school.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in corporate and commercial law, with a focus on the transportation sector.
  • Proven track record in managing projects and providing strategic legal advice, with strong negotiation, communication, and leadership skills.
  • Experience with SaaS and data protection compliance; familiarity with international legal regulations and compliance standards.

Requirements:

  • Identify and evaluate legal risks across major organizational functions, providing guidance and training as needed.
  • Provide strategic advice and direction to senior management across diverse areas and operations, including management decisions.
  • Lead development of new legal solutions and frameworks for the transportation SaaS division and drive innovative contracting practices.
  • Negotiate critical sector matters with external parties and oversee integrations of acquired companies, including change management and strengthening the contract management center of excellence.

Job description

Senior Legal Counsel (Transportation & SaaS) – Drive Global Transformation!

Shape the Future of Legal Innovation in the Transportation Sector!

Ready to make a tangible impact on global industries using cutting-edge technology? At Transporeon, a Trimble company, we rethink and reinvent ideas to solve the world’s most critical logistics challenges. We are looking for a passionate Senior Legal Counsel (fixed term, part time) to be the transformation, providing strategic guidance and leading innovative legal frameworks in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your expertise directly influences global productivity and progress.

About Us

Trimble is a global technology company that connects the physical and digital worlds, transforming the ways work gets done. With relentless innovation in precise positioning, modeling and data analytics, Trimble enables essential industries including construction, geospatial and transportation. Whether it's helping customers build and maintain infrastructure, design and construct buildings, optimize global supply chains or map the world, Trimble is at the forefront, driving productivity and progress.

T&L: In the Transportation & Logistics segment (Transporeon), our solutions make it safer, simpler and more efficient to move freight—bringing together a global network of shippers, carriers, brokers and 3PLs.

What Makes This Role Great:

In this role, you will be the primary architect of legal excellence within our transportation SaaS division, directly influencing global logistics by leading the development of next-generation legal solutions. You will act as a high-impact strategic advisor to senior management, shaping the future of international transportation technology while driving the seamless integration of transformative acquisitions.

Key Exciting Responsibilities

  • Identify and evaluate legal risks, providing legal guidance and/or training for major organizational functions.

  • Provide strategic advice and direction to senior managers/management in various areas, groups, or operations including management.

  • Negotiate critical sector matters with external parties.

  • Lead the development of new legal solutions and frameworks in the legal transportation SaaS division.

  • Develop and decide on best practices and improve procedures to ensure efficient performance.

  • Support the team at further developing the contract management division as center of excellence.

  • Make informed decisions for mid-risk legal, contract management, compliance and data protection cases, guided by sector strategy and objectives.

  • Ensure the integration of acquired companies, including change management.


 

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Law degree from an accredited law school.

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in corporate and commercial law, with a focus on the transportation sector.

  • Proven track record in managing projects and providing strategic legal advice.

  • Strong negotiation, communication, and leadership skills.

  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

  • Proficiency in managing complex legal projects and litigation.

  • Experience with SaaS and data protection compliance.

  • Familiarity with international legal regulations and compliance standards.

Bonus Points For

  • Advanced German Language Skills: Proficiency in German to better support our diverse European operations and stakeholders.

  • Change Management Experience: A background in successfully guiding teams through organizational transitions and legal integrations.

Logistics

Location: Kraków, Poland (Remote or On-site options available)

Why You'll Love Working With Us

At Trimble, we're not just a company that "does good"—we are a team dedicated to making a tangible, positive Real-World Impact. We build innovative solutions designed to solve the world's most critical challenges. From construction sites to transportation hubs, our work tangibly improves how people live, build, move, and grow.

You'll work on projects that truly matter: Our purpose-driven culture means you'll be helping to build and deliver solutions that make work faster, safer, and more sustainable for millions of people worldwide. Our impact is tangible, from connected machines that save fuel to data-driven insights that reduce waste.

Collaborate with like-minded people: Our strong internal culture is a "hidden gem". You will work with a collaborative, supportive team that shares your purpose and fosters a genuine sense of belonging. We're a company of "visionary pragmatists" who think boldly and build things that work.

Be an owner: Trimble thrives on individuals who take initiative and embrace ownership. You'll find an entrepreneurial spirit where success is often "self-authored," empowering proactive "doers"


How to Apply: Please submit an online application for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply Now’ button located in this posting.

Join a Values-Driven Team: Belong, Grow, Innovate. 

At Trimble, our core values of Belong, Grow, and Innovate aren't just words—they're the foundation of our culture. We foster an environment where you are seen, heard, and valued (Belong); where you have an opportunity to build a career and drive our collective growth (Grow); and where your innovative ideas shape the future (Innovate). We believe in empowering local teams to create impactful strategies, ensuring our global vision resonates with every individual. Become part of a team where your contributions truly matter. 

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