Legal Counsel

Managing the corporate governance of the group, including;Executing capital increases, debt conversions, other share transactions;

Observing all regulatory and filing requirements across jurisdictions including public company regulation; andPreparing board meetings, minutes, filings.

• Coordinate M&A and joint venture projects from the legal angle i.e. liaising with external lawyers for due diligence processes and contract drafting, as well as for ad hoc projects in their development phase.
• Drafting and reviewing contracts, including inter-company financing agreements, NDAs, grain sale and logistics contracts, consultancy and employment agreements etc.
• Advising on capital and debt raising and other corporate finance matters.

Providing practical business advice to senior management taking into account risk management

• Conducting legal research and providing advice on various legal matters within different jurisdictions, including corporate, commercial, contractual, employment, litigation, EU food regulation etc.
• Assisting with HR topics including policy drafting.
• Handling highly sensitive information.
• Other legal tasks as required

Qualifications and Experience

Law Degree and admission to practice with at least 3 years post-admission experience (no current practicing certificate necessary);

familiarity with the common law system would be a plus.

• Previous in-house experience, particularly working for a publicly listed company would be an asset.
• Native English skills required. German language skills would be an asset.
• Sound judgement and ability to use common sense to find practical solutions.
• Exceptional organisational, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, self-starter, demonstrating strong time management skills.
• Flexibility with changing priorities.
• Handling confidential information and ensuring its security.
• Strong PC skills.
• Valid work permit for employment in Germany.
Vor 30+ Tagen