Legal Counsel (m/f/d) - Parental Leave Cover

Stellenanzeige: HR Business Partner (m/f/d) - Trench Germany GmbH

Legal Counsel (m/f/d) - Parental Leave Cover

Hybrid | Full time | Senior (5+ years)

Sense the Power

Trench Group is a global leader in high‑voltage power transmission components and systems. Headquarters in Berlin with over 100 years of experience, the company leads the portfolio of high‑voltage power transmission components and systems. With product groups including bushings, coils, and instrument transformers, the company is a system‑critical player in the energy transition and sustainable energy future. These intelligent and technologically advanced solutions are used for measurement, protection, and connection within the power grid. We operate globally with more than 2,500 employees across nine factory locations and four regional sales hubs.

Your Mission

As Legal Counsel, you will be the first point of contact for all legal matters within Trench Germany GmbH, covering areas such as sales, procurement, claims, disputes, and corporate law. Your primary responsibility is to ensure compliance with laws, internal policies, and contractual obligations while providing strategic legal guidance to the business.

Your Tasks

• Act as the first point of contact for all legal matters within Trench Germany GmbH, ensuring timely and accurate support for the business.
• Draft, review, analyze, and negotiate contracts and other legal documents to safeguard the company's interests.
• Advise the business on legal and contractual issues, including claim management and dispute resolution, with a proactive and solution‑oriented approach.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, internal processes, directives, policies, and contractual obligations.
• Define and maintain transparency of Terms & Conditions (T&Cs), assess related risks, and implement appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with external law firms and manage relationships to ensure high‑quality legal support. Handle corporate law matters, including governance and statutory compliance.
• Design and deliver legal training to business teams, fostering awareness and compliance across the organization.
• Drive continuous improvement of legal and commercial practices, including templates, tools, and knowledge management systems.

Requirements

• Qualification: German qualified lawyer (Volljurist/in).
• Languages: Fluent in German and English; additional languages are a plus.
• Experience: Extensive experience in handling legal matters within a corporate or commercial environment. A solid understanding of corporate law and compliance requirements is essential.
• Strong intercultural competence and ability to work effectively in an international environment.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, combined with a structured and proactive approach.

We offer

• The opportunity to gain practical experience in the field of optical current measurement technology and sustainable energy transmission in an innovative company.
• You will work in a motivated team on forward‑looking projects and gain insights into the latest technologies.
• Support from experienced professionals in handling the latest measurement technology.

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