Commercial Counsel with French

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions we believe that everything starts with our people. Were a global close-knit community united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration thats critical for safer communities safer schools safer hospitals safer businesses and ultimately safer nations. Connect with a career that matters and help us build a safer future.

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Job Description

Role Summary

The Berlin-based Legal Department which provides comprehensive in-house support across a broad geographical remitincluding Europe the Middle East and North Africa is seeking a highly motivated Commercial Counsel to join the team. This role is instrumental in supporting our international business operations and ensuring robust legal oversight across diverse jurisdictions.

Our Value Proposition

International Exposure: The opportunity to collaborate within a multicultural environment utilizing various languages and navigating cross-border legal frameworks.

Corporate Culture: A professional inclusive and collaborative working atmosphere.

Work-Life Integration: Flexible scheduling arrangements to support professional and personal balance.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate holds a university degree in Law. While admission to the Bar (or equivalent qualification) is considered a distinct advantage it is not a mandatory requirement for this position. We are looking for a professional capable of operating with a high degree of autonomy.

Primary Responsibilities

Contract Management: Drafting reviewing and negotiating complex international commercial agreements for the sale and purchase of goods and services primarily in English and governed by German or UK Law.

Risk Mitigation: Proactively identifying and evaluating commercial and contractual risks and developing strategic solutions to mitigate potential liabilities.

Strategic Advisory: Providing high-level legal counsel to key business functions including Sales Procurement Project Management Finance and Service.

Governance & Compliance: Ensuring strict adherence to internal corporate policies and maintaining oversight of the companys compliance framework.

Legal Research: Conducting comprehensive legal analysis and research across various specialized areas of law to support evolving business needs.

Basic Requirements

Academic & Professional Credentials

Advanced Legal Education: A Masters degree in Law obtained within an EU jurisdiction.

Professional Experience: Minimum 2 years-subject-matter expertise acquired through relevant professional experience within a legal or corporate environment (in a law firm or in house).

Legal Expertise & Technical Skills

Core Legal Competencies: Advanced proficiency in the Law of Obligations (Contract Law) and a foundational understanding of Corporate Law.

Specialized Knowledge (Preferred): Familiarity with Public Procurement Law Intellectual Property (IP) Law or EU Data Protection Law (GDPR) is highly advantageous.

Linguistic Proficiency: Exceptional written and oral communication skills in English and French. Proficiency in additional languagesspecifically German or Polishis considered a significant asset.

Technical Literacy: Mastery of standard office productivity suites and the ability to rapidly adopt and utilize specialized legal/enterprise software tools.

Behavioral Competencies

Operational Excellence: A proactive highly structured and result-oriented approach to tasks characterized by meticulous attention to detail.

Collaboration & Interpersonal Skills: An open and communicative personality with the ability to integrate effectively into a multicultural team.

Professional Presence: A balanced level of self-confidence coupled with the diplomacy required to advise diverse business functions.

Travel Requirements

Relocation Provided

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EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion or belief sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If youd like to join our team but feel that you dont quite meet all of the preferred skills wed still love to hear why you think youd be a great addition to our team.