SOLAR MATERIALS

General Counsel – Legal

SOLAR MATERIALS

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Magdeburg • Germany

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About the role

  • Strategic legal advice and establishment of the legal function
  • Build and structure the internal legal department
  • Strategic counsel to the executive management on all legal matters
  • Development of legal standards, processes and compliance frameworks
  • Handling corporate law matters (shareholder agreements, capital measures, corporate governance)
  • Preparation and support for board and investor meetings
  • Monitoring and interpretation of all relevant regulatory requirements in recycling, waste law, environmental law, and energy and circular-economy legislation
  • Ensuring compliance with authorities and certification bodies
  • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts, including supplier and waste/disposal agreements, technology and license agreements, collaboration and research agreements, employment and service contracts
  • Advice on intellectual property (patents, technology protection)
  • Identification and management of legal risks
  • Management and coordination of external law firms, authorities and industry associations

Requirements

  • Qualified lawyer (Wirtschaftsjurist or fully qualified lawyer) with completed First and Second State Examinations or equivalent international qualification
  • Minimum 5 years professional experience, ideally in a large law firm, an SME or a start-up in a technology or industrial environment
  • Knowledge of environmental, waste or energy law is an advantage
  • Strong interface and communication skills to collaborate with external law firms, management and the legal departments of our shareholders are required
  • Experience in contract drafting and corporate law
  • Commercial understanding, pragmatism and a hands-on mentality
  • Ability to present complex issues in a clear and understandable way
  • Team player with a strong sense of responsibility
  • Excellent German and English skills are required
Benefits
  • Key role in building a high-impact sustainability company
  • Direct influence on strategy, processes and the future direction of the company
  • High level of autonomy and short decision-making paths
  • Dynamic, motivated team with a strong sense of impact
  • Flexible working hours and remote work options
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
corporate lawcontract draftinglegal standardscompliance frameworksintellectual propertyrisk managementnegotiationlegal adviceregulatory requirementsenvironmental law
Soft Skills
communication skillsteam playercommercial understandingpragmatismhands-on mentalitypresentation skillscollaborationresponsibilityinterface skillsstrategic counsel
Certifications
qualified lawyerFirst State ExaminationSecond State Examination