Legal Counsel

SOLAR MATERIALS

Legal Counsel providing strategic and operational legal advice to departments at SOLAR MATERIALS. Involves contract negotiation and risk management in an environmentally sustainable company.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeMagdeburg • 🇩🇪 GermanyJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in operational legal counsel, including contract drafting and negotiation in German and English, while providing strategic legal advice and risk management support across various business units.

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Operational Legal CounselContract Drafting and NegotiationBusiness-Fluent German and EnglishCorporate Law and GovernanceRisk Assessment and Management

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Hard Skills

Contract DraftingLegal ResearchFact-FindingLegal Solutions DevelopmentContract ReviewNegotiation SkillsCorporate Record MaintenanceLegal Risk IdentificationLegal ComplianceLegal Documentation

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsTeam PlayerPragmatic ApproachPresentation SkillsHigh Sense of Responsibility

Certifications & Qualifications

Syndikusrechtsanwalt AdmissionFirst and Second State Examinations

Industry Keywords

Business LawLegal CounselCorporate GovernanceTechnology EnvironmentIndustrial Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Operational legal counsel
Independent strategic and operational advice to business units on day-to-day legal matters
Examination of legal issues, including fact-finding, and development and evaluation of possible legal solutions
Legal support for projects and business transactions across various company areas
Drafting, reviewing and independently negotiating contracts in German and English, including but not limited to: supplier and customer contracts (also international), cooperation and service agreements, logistics contracts, confidentiality agreements (NDAs)
Development and maintenance of contract standards and templates in both languages
Independently conducting contract negotiations with national and international business partners
Support on corporate law matters and corporate governance
Preparation of shareholder and board meetings
Maintenance and updating of corporate records
Identification and assessment of legal risks in daily business operations
Development of approaches to minimize risks
Support in implementing risk-reduction measures

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate in business law or fully qualified lawyer with completion of the First and Second State Examinations, or equivalent international qualification
At least 2–3 years professional experience, ideally in a legal department, a law firm or a company in a technology or industrial environment
Experience in drafting and reviewing contracts
Business-fluent German and English, including legal drafting in both languages
Strong communication skills for collaboration with various departments
Commercial understanding, pragmatic approach and a high hands-on mentality
Ability to present complex matters clearly and concisely
Team player with a strong sense of responsibility
Willingness to obtain admission as a Syndikusrechtsanwalt (in-house counsel admission), if not already held

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working hours
Remote work options