Legal Counsel to Energy Division (All gender)

Every day we get opportunities to make a positive impact on our colleagues partners customers and society. Together were 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 transferseparation and evaporation technologies make vital industries more energyefficient while reducing emissions and water consumption at the same they reduce carbonemissions by as much as50 million tonnes every year.

About the job

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identifying and managing business risk from a legal perspective through sound commercial legal and ethical risk assessment. This includes providing legal support in all aspects of sales distribution development intellectual property rights product liability regulatory requirements and handling of claims and litigations.

• 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.

Who you are

Youre not just a skilled and competent lawyer - youre someone who thrives on translating legal considerations into practical commercial solutions that drive the business forward. You have an ability to navigate through complexity and getting straight to the heart of the matter always with a keen sense of whats best for the business.

Your strong business acumen means youre 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.

But what truly sets you apart is your ability to build trust and foster genuine relationships. You understand that being recognized as a true business partner means listening collaborating and earning the confidence of those around you. Youre comfortable working in a dynamic matrix organization and you embrace change with positivity and adaptability. Above all youre a positive engaged team player who brings energy and commitment to every interactionsomeone people want to work with and rely on.

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 intellectual property matters insurance requirements and clauses and product liability regulation from a manufacturing perspective.

• Knowledge from relevant industries and applications is a success factor and work experience related to digital transformation digital content and software licensing is a merit.

• You have excellent communication skills in English verbally and in writing. Knowledge in French is a great advantage.

Whats in it for you

We can offer you a challenging role in an international team open and friendly work environment. We focus on performance and support personal and professional development through well-established people process and opportunities.

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