Global Director Legal

Job Description Main TasksAct as primary legal advisor to all stakeholders in the business unit Industrial and the LS&E divisionResponsible for providing operational legal support across a wide range of legal matters, including commercial contracts, antitrust and competition law issues, and general legal issues in various areas of law. Developing and implementing comprehensive legal frameworks to support business objectives and risk management. Preparing and negotiating all types of national and international contracts with customers and suppliers, such as complex contracts for the supply and installation of equipment, EPC/subcontracts, and operating and maintenance agreements. Advising and supporting the supply chain in the preparation and handling of claimsWorking closely with specialist departments and international teams to ensure legal compliance of company activitiesCoordinate and supervise external law firms and legal costs. Managing legal disputes, including developing litigation strategiesMonitoring effective internal control processes and ensuring compliance with local and global reporting requirementsLeading and promoting of the employees allocated to this business segment. Establishment of strategic legal support in the Industrial business unit and the LS&E division to strengthen cooperation with the operating businessYour ProfileEducation: Fully qualified lawyer with at least ten years of professional experience in a legal department of a multinational company or a lawyer in an internationally respected law firmWork experience: Experience in the Machinery and (plant) construction industrySkills:Relevant experience in project business and public tendersExperience in leveraging external counsel to provide efficient critical legal supportSound judgement and the ability to present complex issues precisely and comprehensiblyLanguage skills: High level of proficiency in verbal and written German and English. Other languages are an advantagePersonality:Excellent communication and interpersonal skills coupled with intercultural sensitivity and supporting the ability to explain and to solve complex legal mattersAttitude that aligns with our business goals, a proactive approach, and a collaborative nature. Driven and able to balance multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work independently and make confident decisionsWillingness to travel worldwideDiversity and inclusion are part of our DNA. We filter exclusively for the best talent. We therefore welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, origin, ancestry, disability, or other legally protected grounds.Social BenefitsYou work with a high degree of autonomy and decision-making freedomPerformance-based compensation and comprehensive social benefitsFlexible working hours/trust-based working time, plus 30 days of vacationHybrid working option for employees with children under 12 years: 3 days in Ludwigsburg, 2 days remote; otherwise, 5 days in LudwigsburgEveryone has Talent: Our talent management process supports your professional developmentIn-house company restaurantReserved places in a private daycare center nearby (for both under-3 and over-3 children)A modern company pension plan to complement your statutory pension insuranceAdditional private health insurance (e.g., dental insurance)A wide range of discounts through our Corporate Benefits Portal (e.g., on vacations, fashion, insurance, etc.)Mobility benefits: subsidy for the Germany Ticket, JobRad leasing, and e-charging stations in the free company parking garage with a company charging rate Are you full of ideas? Are you keen to take on responsibility and really achieve something? Then our doors are open to you. This company lives out its values, gives people the freedom to use their own initiative, and offers many development exciting opportunities and many exciting projects – all of which awaits you here.