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 Trasmission business worldwide, including offshore wind farms (both array and export cables) and interconnectors, in line with the internal policy on contractual risks.
Main accountability is to properly highlight the main legal risks arising from contracts and enabling the senior management to take informed decisions as to safeguard the Group from unexpected or unsustainable liabilities.Negotiate the above contracts vis-à-vis the customers.
Such negotiations could last several months and multiple rounds of meetings.
Main accountability is being the main focal point of the Group's contractual position which need to be clarified and argued with customer team and legal advisors, with ability to propose effective compromises aimed at meeting customer's requirements while considering and limiting to acceptable levels the Group's exposure arising from contractual arrangements.Manage legal issues and claims arising from the contract execution, including the drafting and negotiation of settlement agreements.
Main accountability is to run a legal assessment and to implement solutions in line with business needs, which enable the Group to minimize the financial exposure / liability and/or to maximize benefits.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, acting as a liaison between the internal functions and external law firms representing the Group in the litigation and managing/directing the external law firms to implement the Group's positions.Draft, negotiate, review and comment a wide variety of supply contracts and framework agreements in support of Group's purchasing department.
Main accountability is to achieve purchasing department's goals and granting a contractual structure which protects the Group from suppliers' breach of contractual obligations;Provide professional and credible legal advice and effective legal support on topics as required (verbal and written opinions).
This would include analysis and counsel on a wide range of legal areas such as contractual matters, business structures etc;Stay abreast of new rules, regulations and trends in the industry and region.
Anticipate and identify legal issues of concern to the Group and develop legal strategies and solutions, including in situations of high risk with limited time for assessing alternatives;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 prioritize and work simultaneously on multiple projects and ability to organize and analyze complex information and data;Ability to demonstrate sound and independent judgment, prudence and maturity;Client orientation with a constructive approach to resolution of issues.
A style which builds alliances within the organization;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).Your application data will be treated according to our Data Protection Policy.
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