Description

Your new company
A leading international mechanical engineering company headquartered in Germany, specialising in filling systems and packaging machines for the beverage industry, is currently seeking a skilled and proactive Regional Legal Counsel. This is a strategic legal role supporting international operations and compliance across the Asia/Pacific region.

Your new role

• Draft, revise, and negotiate international master agreements and project contracts with global customers.
• Resolve legal issues related to international trade, commercial, and contract law.
• Provide legal expertise for international engineering and service projects.
• Support regional subsidiaries on corporate and contract law matters.
• Optimise risk management and contract controlling processes.
• Assist with conceptual claim management and legal strategy development.
• Advise sales and project managers on legal aspects of projects.
• Deliver legal training to employees across disciplines.
• Act as the local point of contact for Compliance, Data Protection, and Information Security.
• Collaborate with central departments to implement and enforce related policies.
• Report to the Head of Legal Affairs in Germany and work under the local company's disciplinary authority.

What you'll need to succeed

• Graduated from a Bachelor of law or higher.
• Experience in the legal department of an industrial company, with expertise in contract review and negotiation.
• Fluent in business English.
• Proficient in MS Office and open to using digital tools.
• Willingness to travel occasionally, both domestically and internationally.
• Excellent communication, persuasion, and structured working skills.

What you'll get in return

• A competitive remuneration package.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic international environment.
• Exposure to global legal operations and strategic projects.
• Career development and training opportunities.
• A collaborative and multicultural workplace.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact [email protected] for a confidential discussion about your career. At Hays, we value diversity and are passionate about placing people in a role where they can flourish and succeed. We actively encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply.