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Legal Counsel Commercial
WACKERCzechiafull_timeVerifiedPosted 17 Jan 2025
About the role
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<p><span><span>Do you want to take responsibility and make a difference with your work? With your expertise, we can achieve great goals together. We are WACKER - Reliable. Determined. Ambitious. As one of the world's most research-intensive chemical companies, we've been making countless products that are an integral part of your everyday life possible for over 100 years. From vegan food to resource-efficient buildings to solar cells, we develop sustainable solutions that change the future.</span></span></p>
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<p><span><span>To strengthen our HUB team in Pilsen we are looking for:</span></span></p>
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<p><span><span><b>Legal Counsel Commercial</b></span></span></p>
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<p><u><span><span><b>Job Responsibilities</b></span></span></u></p>
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<li><span><span>Advising the WACKER business divisions, in particular POLYMERS and POLYSILICON, on all legal issues in close cooperation with the Munich legal team</span></span></li>
<li><span><span>Drafting, reviewing and revising commercial sales contracts and other contracts relevant to the WACKER business divisions as well as supporting the business teams in contract negotiations - independently as well as with the support of a senior legal counsel</span></span></li>
<li><span><span>Supporting interdisciplinary projects from a legal perspective</span></span></li>
<li><span><span>Legal research, drafting of expert opinions and statements</span></span></li>
<li><span><span>Preparation and drafting of general terms and conditions, contract templates and sample clauses</span></span></li>
<li><span><span>Close exchange with the legal departments in Germany, China and the USA</span></span></li>
<li><span><span>Development and implementation of legal training measures</span></span></li>
<li><span><span>Monitoring legislation and case law in the relevant European jurisdictions</span></span></li>
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<p><u><span><span><b>Job Requirements</b></span></span></u></p>
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<li><span><span>Fully qualified lawyer with a Master's degree in Law (Mgr.)</span></span></li>
<li><span><span>At least 3 years of professional experience in a law firm and/or as inhouse lawyer at a company</span></span></li>
<li><span><span>Experience in commercial law and contract negotiations is an advantage</span></span></li>
<li><span><span>Experience in providing legal advice to commercial or business teams</span></span></li>
<li><span><span>Very good knowledge of international contract and commercial law. Basic knowledge of German law is an advantage</span></span></li>
<li><span><span>Excellent written and spoken English skills, including legal terminology, are required. Basic knowledge of the German language is beneficial; experience abroad is an advantage</span></span></li>
<li><span><span>Pragmatic and solution-oriented approach to legal issues</span></span></li>
<li><span><span>Strong ability to grasp and analyze complex issues, reduce them to the essentials and present them in an understandable way</span></span></li>
<li><span><span>Entrepreneurial thinking</span></span></li>
<li><span><span>Enthusiasm for working in interdisciplinary and international teams</span></span></li>
<li><span><span>Decisiveness, assertiveness and persuasiveness</span></span></li>
<li><span><span>Confident appearance, very good team and communication skills</span></span></li>
<li><span><span>Initiative, independence and strong ability to collaborate across departments</span></span></li>
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<span><span><u><b>What We Offer</b></u></span></span></p>
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<li><span><span>Competitive Salary (with yearly bonus of 15%)</span></span></li>
<li><span><span>Opportunity for Future Growth and Advancement</span></span></li>
<li><span><span>Meal allowance of 123 CZK / day</span></span></li>
<li><span><span>Transport allowance of 100 CZK / day</span></span></li>
<li><span><span>Flexi Pass 20 000 CZK / year</span></span></li>
<li><span><span>Vacation allowance 10 000 CZK / year</span></span></li>
<li><span><span>Christmas allowance 10 000 CZK / year</span></span></li>
<li><span><span>5 weeks of holiday and for every 3 years of employment plus 1 extra day of holiday </span></span></li>
<li><span><span>3 days of sick leave per year</span></span></li>
<li><span><span>Pension insurance contribution up to 4 166 CZK / month</span></span></li>
<li><span><span>Home office option</span></span></li>
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<p><span><span>...and much more!</span></span></p>
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<p><span><span>As an international company, we welcome the diversity of people. We consciously promote equal opportunities and a diverse, inclusive culture in our teams - this is what makes us successful.</span></span></p>
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<p><span><span>We look forward to receiving your application!</span></span></p>
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<p><span><span>Reference code: 28243</span></span></p>
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