In-house Legal Counsel

Sector: Industrial Equipment & Machinery, Manufacturing & Production

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In-house Legal Counsel

Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Salary: EUR 120,000 per annum

Antal International is recruiting an In-house Legal Counsel for an international manufacturer of construction, agricultural and industrial machinery.

This is an opportunity to help establish the company’s local in-house legal capability in Germany. You will work closely with commercial and operational colleagues, providing practical advice on contracts, business projects and legal risk.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, review and advise on commercial contracts, agreements and other legal documents.
• Assess contractual and commercial risks associated with tenders and requests for proposal.
• Advise on German contract law and relevant commercial legislation.
• Support business projects by identifying legal risks and recommending practical solutions.
• Review internal procedures and recommend improvements to support legal compliance.
• Conduct legal research relating to existing operations, new jurisdictions and growth markets, coordinating specialist advice where appropriate.
• Develop and improve contract templates, internal procedures and contracting processes.
• Provide day-to-day legal advice to management and colleagues across the business.

Candidate requirements

• A degree in law.
• At least five years of relevant experience as an in-house legal counsel or practising lawyer in Germany.
• Strong knowledge of German contract law and relevant commercial legislation.
• Experience drafting and reviewing commercial agreements and assessing contractual risks.
• Proficiency in written and spoken German and English.
• Sound legal judgement, commercial awareness and the ability to explain complex matters clearly.
• Confidence working independently and managing competing priorities.
• Experience relating to construction equipment or financial leasing would be advantageous.
• Chinese language skills would be an advantage, but are not required.

The opportunity

• Salary of EUR 120,000 per annum .
• A Frankfurt-based, full-time, on-site role, with occasional travel to Waldlaubersheim.
• Broad involvement in commercial and operational legal matters.
• International exposure and the opportunity to shape the local legal function.
• Benefits to be discussed during the recruitment process.

If this opportunity is of interest, please send your CV to , copying , and we can arrange a confidential discussion.

If now is not the right time for you but you know someone who could be suitable, we welcome recommendations.