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_Location:_ _Baden-Württemberg, Germany_
_Nextpower is looking for an experienced_ _Senior Legal Counsel_ _to support our growing European operations. The role will act as a key legal partner for_ _Germany and other assigned European matters,_ _working closely with the global Legal team, central functions and specialist external counsel._
_The position will have a primary focus on complex commercial contracting, corporate governance and the legal integration of businesses within an international organization. We are looking for a commercially minded lawyer who can work independently, navigate complex cross-border matters and provide practical legal advice to senior business stakeholders._
_The role will be_ _based in Baden-Württemberg, Southern Germany,_ _with regular presence required in the region._
_Key responsibilities_
* _Lead the drafting, review and negotiation of complex domestic and cross-border supply, procurement, services, framework and other strategic B2B agreements._
* _Advise on contractual risk, including warranties, liability, indemnities, payment security, termination, claims and variations._
* _Support bids, RFPs and strategic customer and supplier negotiations._
* _Provide strategic legal advice to senior management and internal stakeholders on commercial and corporate matters across Germany and Europe._
* _Support corporate governance and entity management, including corporate approvals, board and shareholder matters, powers of attorney and corporate records._
* _Support the legal integration of businesses, including governance frameworks, internal reorganizations and intercompany arrangements._
* _Contribute to European M&A, restructuring and integration projects in coordination with the global Legal team and external counsel._
* _Coordinate employment-law matters, disputes and other specialist legal matters with external counsel where appropriate._
* _Support the implementation of group compliance policies and provide practical assistance on IP and related matters._
_Experience and qualifications_
* _Qualified lawyer with_ _8+ years of relevant post-qualification experience._
* _Strong_ _experience in commercial contracts and corporate law,_ _gained within an international in-house legal team, reputable law firm or a combination of both._
* _Good_ _knowledge of the German legal and regulatory environment,_ _particularly in relation to commercial and corporate matters._
* _Proven experience independently leading complex contract negotiations and advising senior business stakeholders._
* _Experience with corporate governance, corporate approvals and coordination with external counsel._
* _Experience working across jurisdictions within an international or matrixed organization._
* _Fluent German and English are required._ _Spanish would be a strong advantage._
* _Strong ownership, communication and stakeholder-management skills._
_Preferred background_
* _German legal qualification (Volljurist/Rechtsanwalt(m/w/d)) or significant professional experience advising on German legal matters._
* _In-house experience within renewable energy, industrial, engineering, infrastructure, manufacturing or another technology-driven business._
* _Exposure to post-acquisition integration, corporate reorganizations or harmonization of governance and legal processes._
* _Experience supporting cross-border supply chains, complex B2B projects or businesses with significant operational and procurement activity._