For our HQ in Milan we are looking for a Legal Affairs Senior Manager.
Reporting to the Prysmian Group Legal Affairs VP, you will manage and provide legal support to the business carried out worldwide by the companies of the Group.
This position involves close association and coordination with different business functions, especially within the Group's Transmission Business Unit.
You will manage contracts, provide ongoing legal advice in a wide range of legal areas, manage litigation and support Group Legal Affairs VP in cross-borders M&A projects, in either case above liaising with and coordinating external counsel and other advisors or consultants, when needed.
Who we are looking for?
We are looking for a Legal Affairs manager that has gained a significant experience in legal matters with strong drafting and negotiating skills, has strong analytical skills and ability to understand complex legal matters, is able to understand and address both internal and external customer's needs and is passionate to work in team with different professionals both in-house and external.
The ideal candidate should have an advanced degree in German law from an accredited institution, preferably in commercial law or equivalent, and must be fluent in English and German (both verbal and written).
Key expectation for the role: Review, analyze, comment and draft a wide variety of EPCI, supply, service and maintenance contracts, whether based on international standards or on heavily bespoke forms by customers, for the Transmission business worldwide, including offshore wind farms (both array and export cables) and interconnectors, in line with the internal policy on contractual risks.
Negotiate the above contracts vis-à-vis the customers.
Such negotiations could last several months and multiple rounds of meetings.
Manage legal issues and claims arising from the contract execution, including the drafting and negotiation of settlement agreements.
Introduce templates for contracts where appropriate.
Advise and provide direction on tender processes, where required; Ensure the proper defense of claims in legal proceedings, advising the senior management on the proper course of action.
Draft, negotiate, review and comment a wide variety of supply contracts and framework agreements in support of Group's purchasing department.
Provide professional and credible legal advice and effective legal support on topics as required (verbal and written opinions).
Stay abreast of new rules, regulations and trends in the industry and region.
Develop and provide trainings on legal issues, processes and policies to multi-level audiences within different departments.
Special projects and other duties, as assigned.
Qualifications: Advanced degree in German law from an accredited institution, preferably in commercial law or equivalent; 10+ years post-qualification experience, working in-house with a Group of equivalent size or with a reputable international law firm; Strong analytical skills and demonstrated ability to understand complex legal concepts and analysis and translate those to non-lawyers; Excellent drafting and negotiating skills in English and German; Experience handling high volume of contract reviews, drafting and negotiation; Experience handling litigation matters; Demonstrable evidence of having worked in a role requiring extensive and continuous interaction with various internal and external stakeholders in delivery of objectives; Excellent and demonstrated project management skills and attention to detail in leading projects and activities in a global organization.
Ability to demonstrate sound and independent judgment, prudence and maturity; Client orientation with a constructive approach to resolution of issues.
Manufacturing industry (energy and construction industry) experience is strongly preferred; Ability and willingness to travel, as needed; Fluent English and German (both verbal and written).
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