Corporate / Legal Counsel / Syndikusrechtsanwalt / Jurist Europe (m/w/x)

• Provide advice to the European Leadership Team in all legal matters with a focus on contract law and corporate law
• Review, draft and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts such as, master service agreements, cooperation agreements, license agreements, supplier and subcontractor agreements, confidentiality agreements, various terms & conditions and other transactional documents
• Analyze and summarize legal documents and complex business transactions and contracts
• Legal support for the establishment of new foreign subsidiaries / branch offices;
• Identify areas of weakness, recommending scope for improvement and implementing appropriate changes
• Support General Counsel and outside counsel in managing litigations, third party subpoenas and regulatory investigations, and negotiating and responding to third party subpoenas
• Support Human Resources department in drafting, updating and negotiating employment agreements, independent contractor agreements, and managing compliance with applicable discrimination and harassment laws and regulations
• Provide guidance on regulatory and compliance matters and assist in ensuring the company conducts its business in compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Assumption of all legal steps in cooperation with notaries / lawyers for all European entities (registrations / publications in the commercial register, purchase / sale of real estate / company shares, etc.)
• Advise management on other general corporate law matters; and
• Assist / handle special projects, as needed
• Involved in interdisciplinary and international teams in a collegial working atmosphere

Requirements

• 2 -5 years’ experience as a private practice lawyer duly admitted to practice as a Rechtsanwalt in Germany, a Solicitor in the UK (with a current practice certificate) or otherwise admitted to the practice of European Law, and in good standing under the applicable jurisdiction of admission and entitled to carry on the legal activities described above
• Practical experience with a strong focus on corporate and complex commercial transactions
• Logistics, regulatory, privacy and compliance experience preferred but not necessary
• Strong sense of confidentiality and ethical conduct and adherence to applicable rules of professional conduct
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills and can present complex legal issues in an understandable and structured manner
• Conscientious, structured way of working and able to prioritize tasks independently
• Business fluent in German and English, another European language in addition is a plus

Benefits

• Flexible working hours (by individual arrangement), 30 days holiday, mobile working
• Offer for company pension scheme & health insurance
• Support for your individual development and career
• Wide range of health and sports activities (Urban Sports Club, company run, etc.)
• Leasing offers (job bike, Streetbooster, ...)
• Free charging station for e-bikes and e-cars
• Possibility of a time-out
• Annual employee and social events

ABOUT US

At THORLABS, we don't just embrace difference - we support it, we celebrate it and we live it for the benefit of our employees, our community and our products.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.

We embrace diversity, actively promote inclusion and welcome applications from everyone. This is also reflected in our values, which we actively live by :

If you have any questions about the application process or our vacancies, please contact our colleague Nicole Metzger (Human Resources) by email : [email protected]