LHH are delighted to be partnering with a global in-house organisation based in the West Midlands, to help secure an In-House Legal Counsel to join their existing team.

My client partners with organisations all over the world providing consultancy services on critical projects, to deliver innovative solutions across energy, construction and engineering sectors to name a few and employs nearly 30,000 people globally.

This role reports directly into the General Counsel and joins a small, well-established and highly regarded legal team.

The Role:

Drafting negotiating and reviewing a broad range of general commercial contracts within the business's German entity.You will be the go-to lawyer for the German part of the business, gaining exposure to operation and strategic mattersCommercial work will include framework agreements, consultancy contracts, consortium agreements, sub-consultant agreements, IT / tech agreements, outsourcing agreementsYou will work to mitigate contractual and commercial risks and provide legal advise and guidance across the businessA client facing approach were you will liaise with senior stakeholders taking on instructions, providing updates and reportingEnsuring contracts align with internal policies, insurance requirements and business standardsYou will also cover in-house legal matters related to disputes and employment queries as well as a focus on business integrationThe Candidate:

A UK or German qualified lawyerMinimum of 3+ years' PQEMust be fluent a German speaker able to converse at business level as well as draft / understand contracts in GermanA proven track record in commercial contracts lawExcellent communicator and team player with the ability to liaise with all levels within a businessStrong prioritisation skills and ability to manage and work to deadlinesPragmatic and solutions driven approach to legal workThe position offers excellent remuneration and package and would be based out of the West Midlands HQ on a hybrid working basis

For more information and to apply, please contact Bethany Machon at LHH on