The Legal Counsel will primarily be supporting the business units Welded and Circular Technologies and Cryogenic Technologies in the Energy Division in ensuring compliance, enabling strategic growth and managing business risks from a legal perspective. The business units are doing business on a global level but have significant presence in France, Switzerland, and Italy. The Legal Counsel will work closely together with the other legal counsel(s) within the Energy Division and be part of a network of dedicated lawyers supporting our global business.
Responsibilities
Drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex supply, service and/or purchase contracts and bids on a global level and in compliance with Alfa Laval contract standards, including for example Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contracts.
Supporting R&D workstreams and projects, including funding aspects and intellectual property protection.
Providing support in various compliance areas such as fair competition, anti-bribery and anti-corruption and export control and sanctions, in cooperation with dedicated functions within Alfa Laval.
Supporting our digital transformation and offerings, including advising on software licenses, connected products and related contracts and risks.
Cooperating closely with regional inhouse legal counsels and central support functions such as Group IP, Group Risk, Group Finance, Group Sustainability etc.
Actively participating in and implementing continuous improvement of related policies and processes, template agreements, and supporting tools.
Educating business colleagues in commercial contracts, corporate governance and compliance areas;
Managing and coordinating disputes and litigations; and
Managing external legal advisors.
Requirements
Your strong business acumen means you're proactive, always looking for ways to add value and make a real impact. You know how to prioritize, act independently, and navigate legal challenges with confidence, ensuring your advice is both sound and commercially relevant.
What you need
To succeed in this role, you are a highly skilled qualified lawyer with a law degree from a reputable university within EU.
You have a minimum of 5 years' experience as in-house counsel, or attorney at leading law firm, in an international setting.
You have experience in drafting, negotiating, and litigating international commercial contracts, including complex project contracts and Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contracts.
You have experience in managing distribution and agent contracts, and are familiar with intell
Benefits
Vision insurance
Additional Information
Every day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact - on our colleagues, partners, customers and society. Together, we're pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative, we challenge conventional thinking to develop world-leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas, including energy, food, water and shipping. As we push forward, the innovative, open spirit that fuels our 140-year-old start-up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build our careers too.
The Energy Division
In close collaboration with our customers, we are pioneering the game-changing technologies that will accelerate the journey to net zero and creating a new energy landscape that is based on clean chemicals, fuels, and energy.
Our global service capabilities, alongside our world-leading heat transfer, separation, and evaporation technologies, make vital industries more energy efficient, while reducing emissions and water consumption at the same time. Together, they reduce carbon emissions by as much as 50 million tonnes every year.
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