Description

In this role, you will provide essential legal support across various business areas, collaborating with teams in Germany and EMEA. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include negotiating contracts, advising on strategic matters, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to help the company achieve its goals.

Requirements

• •Minimum of 5 years post qualification experience
• •In-house experience preferred but not essential
• •Good knowledge of commercial transactions and supply chain agreements
• •Experience in providing hands-on advice on time critical legal matters
• •Experience in legal reviews, negotiations, and drafting contracts
• •Experience working in multiple jurisdictions preferred
• •Strong communication skills, verbal and written
• •Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills
• •Team player and valued part of the Legal team
• •Flexible, adaptable, and self-directed
• •Ability to find creative solutions to mitigate legal risks
• •Ability to analyse and understand complex business concepts

Tasks

• •Lead and support contract projects, including structuring, reviewing, and negotiating agreements
• •Manage legal work and instruct outside counsel for Operations EMEA and Germany
• •Support global legal strategy for construction and development projects in Germany
• •Oversee contract management and governance, maintaining relevant legal documents
• •Participate in meetings and negotiations with business, authorities, and third parties
• •Assist with legal due diligence for various group matters as needed
• •Provide practical advice on complex matters in Construction, Public Policy, and Employment/HR
• •Coordinate with and lead external counsel on regulatory and legal requirements
• •Develop standard forms, templates, and policies, identifying opportunities for automation
• •Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and standardization in the Legal department
• •Offer proactive, business-focused legal advice to support Vantage's strategic objectives
• •Collaborate with the Operations team on drafting and negotiating maintenance and service contracts
• •Support the EMEA Legal team in advising on supply chain and commercial contracts
• •Manage outside counsel for jurisdiction-specific legal advice
• •Assist in designing and implementing processes for contracting and compliance matters
• •Develop templates to enable effective business operations while managing risk
• •Foster collaboration with Sales, Procurement, and Development to ensure operational success

Benefits