Head of Legal (m/f/d)

Head of Legal (m/f/d)

Hybrid | Full time | Senior (5+ years)

Sense The Power
Trench Group is a global technology leader for high-voltage grid components and systems, present in nearly every power transmission grid worldwide. Headquartered in Berlin, with more than 100 years of engineering expertise, Trench Group designs and manufactures high-voltage components that address the core challenges of modern power infrastructure – connecting grids, measuring their performance and ensuring reliability. As electricity demand rises and power grids transform worldwide, Trench Group is a key enabler of the infrastructure the world needs. The company operates 11 factories across 8 countries on 4 continents and employs more than 3,000 people – with plans to grow to 4,000 by 2030.

Your Mission
In this role you will lead our in-house legal team and serve as the primary advisor on commercial contracting. This role has two core priorities: (1) leading and developing a geographically dispersed team of 4 Legal Counsel, plus coordinating external counsel and freelance resources, and (2) advising on commercial contracts — primarily sales and procurement — alongside broader general corporate and commercial matters. A strong affinity for technology and AI is preferred.

Your Tasks:

• Team leadership: Manage, mentor, and develop a team of 4 Legal Counsel across multiple locations; set priorities, workload distribution, and professional development
• External counsel & freelancer coordination: Manage relationships and workstreams with outside counsel and freelance legal support, ensuring quality and cost control
• Commercial contracts: Lead negotiation and drafting/reviewing of sales and procurement agreements; maintain and evolve playbooks and templates
• General corporate & commercial: Advise on corporate governance, general commercial matters, and cross-functional legal questions
• Succession & continuity: Take over from the current Head of Legal, ensuring continuity of key matters, relationships, and institutional knowledge
• Strategic advisory: Partner with the General Counsel and business stakeholders on risk and legal strategy, with particular attention to technology and AI-related matters

Requirements:

• Qualified lawyer (German qualification preferred)
• Minimum 8 years of relevant legal experience
• At least 3 years\' experience leading an in-house legal team
• Strong track record in commercial contracting (sales and procurement)
• Fluent in German and English
• Experience in the manufacturing industry preferred
• High affinity for technology and AI
• Experience managing geographically distributed teams
• Experience coordinating external counsel and freelance legal resources

We offer:

• Growth with Purpose: Join a globally growing energy company with a vision and a bright future in the energy transition.
• Strong Teams, Big Energy: Work in highly professional, international teams defined by respect, appreciation, and a shared drive to shape the future of energy.
• Fair Rewards: Competitive pay, monthly vouchers for shopping, well‑being, or personal development, plus subsidized lunch and membership in a corporate benefits program
• Personal & Professional Development: Learn and grow in an international environment with hands‑on experience and continuous development opportunities
• Modern Working Environment : A modern way of working, 30 days’ vacation, and a tariff agreement combined with contemporary offices, height‑adjustable desks, free fruit & coffee, and regular team events