Senior Legal Counsel

Senior Legal Counsel, Supply Chain

What to Expect

Our client is a global leader in advanced manufacturing and sustainable industrial innovation. The organization develops and launches cutting‑edge technologies at scale, driven by exceptional speed, creativity, and operational excellence.

Its flagship European production facility is a cornerstone of the company’s continued growth in the region. The success of this site is built on the dedication, passion, and expertise of its people. To support this ongoing expansion, we are seeking a highly skilled Senior Legal Counsel, Supply Chain to join the in‑house legal team.

In this role, you will advise purchasing, manufacturing, and engineering teams on a broad range of supply chain matters related to production operations. You will act as a trusted partner to key stakeholders across the facility and collaborate closely with a global legal team supporting sites and special projects worldwide.

What You’ll Do

• Advise commercial and procurement teams on a wide range of transactions and negotiations, including drafting and reviewing contracts related to sourcing production components (e.g., logistics, real estate, utilities, NDAs).
• Oversee contract enforcement, including warranty claims, default notices, claims management, and dispute resolution.
• Provide strategic legal guidance to manufacturing, engineering, and purchasing leaders, including on supply chain insolvency issues.
• Coordinate with global Legal and Supply Chain teams to ensure alignment across jurisdictions.
• Contribute to organizational development and process improvements.
• Monitor and report on market developments affecting the production‑parts supply chain.

What You’ll Bring

• A minimum of 7 years‘ relevant experience gained as a Rechtsanwalt in a law firm and/or international in‑house environment, ideally with a strong commercial background in Automotive and/ or Supply Chain.
• The ability to manage a high volume of complex matters.
• A proactive, solutions‑oriented mindset with the ability to identify issues early, drive projects, and deliver pragmatic legal and business advice.
• Strong relationship‑building skills, earning trust and cooperation from stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to work independently, collaboratively, and transparently in a fast‑paced environment while managing competing priorities.
• An entrepreneurial approach, high integrity, sound judgment, and strong analytical capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills, with business‑level to near‑native fluency in both German and English.
• A positive attitude, resilience, and a focus on achieving results.

What We Offer

You will join a state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing environment, working alongside highly talented colleagues who are passionate about solving complex global challenges. The compensation package includes a competitive salary and performance‑based incentives, along with benefits such as a pension scheme, 30 days of annual leave, employee insurance coverage, and relocation or commuting support.

The SR Group (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.