Legal Counsel UK & East Europe (m/f/d)

» Your Responsibilities:

• Legal advice and close strategic collaboration with the UK management and the Eastern European regional management
• Advice and support on all legal matters in an international logistics group, in particular in the field of transport and logistics law focusing on the UK and the Eastern European region (including i.a. Austria, Azerbaijan, Estonia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine and Uzbekistan)
• Reviewing, drafting and negotiating of contracts
• Corporate law support for the business units
• Contact person for and management of external legal advisors
• Support in cross-divisional projects

» Your Profile:

• Relevant professional experience of at least 3 years in a large law firm, a law firm specializing in transport and logistics law or a comparable inhouse environment
• Experience in the field of transport and logistics law
• Fully qualified lawyer holding above average German or foreign legal degree. Ideally also UK qualified.
• Excellent communication skills and confident appearance
• Independent and structured way of working
• Willingness to travel
• Business fluent in English, knowledge of Eastern European languages an advantage but not mandatory

Since its foundation 150 years ago, Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has developed into a true global player in logistics and combines this success with the charm of a family business. Diversity and equal opportunities are firmly anchored principles of our corporate philosophy. Applicants* with severe disabilities will be given preferential consideration if they are equally qualified.

» Our benefits:

• Growth and success-oriented environment with all the advantages of a family business
• Individual development opportunities through continuous training and coaching on the job
• Familiar working atmosphere, motivated teams with flat hierarchies and open feedback culture
• Flexible working time models and home office / mobile working
• Innovative strength and pioneering spirit as the basis of our way of working

» How to apply:
Please submit your detailed application, including your salary requirements and earliest possible start date, via our careers page. This position is managed by our colleague Jana Engelhardt in Osnabrück, Germany, +49541 605 1039.

You can find more information about Hellmann, our services and our career opportunities at hellmann.com/careers.