German speaker Legal Counsel

Description

The firm:

Companies, investors and government entities around the world turn to Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) for leadership, action and results. Privately held since its founding in 1983, A&M is a leading global professional services firm that provides advisory, business performance improvement and turnaround management services. When conventional approaches are not enough to create transformation and drive change, clients seek our deep expertise and ability to deliver practical solutions to their unique problems.

With over 10,000 people providing services across six continents, we deliver tangible results for corporates, boards, private equity firms, law firms and government agencies facing complex challenges. Our senior leaders, and their teams, leverage A&M's restructuring heritage to help companies act decisively, catapult growth and accelerate results. We are experienced operators, world-class consultants, former regulators and industry authorities with a shared commitment to telling clients what is really needed for turning change into a strategic business asset, managing risk and unlocking value at every stage of growth.

To learn more, visit: AlvarezandMarsal.com.

The role:

A&M is looking for a German speaking legal counsel to be based in London. The candidate will be responsible for legal matters across the UK and Europe. This role provides the opportunity to undertake a varied commercial in-house role with responsibilities across multiple jurisdictions.

Responsibilities:

• Advise client-facing teams on the drafting and negotiation of engagement letters, confidentiality and ancillary engagement related agreements
• Advise in relation to key risk management and compliance issues facing the business
• Assist the HR department with employment matters
• Manage litigation
• Assist with drafting and negotiation of other commercial contracts, including supplier agreements

Qualifications:

• You will have 4-8 years PQE and experience of working in-house
• Qualified to practice law in Germany, Switzerland or Austria; qualification to practice law in England & Wales / Scotland or NI would be beneficial
• An understanding of the complex legal challenges inherent to professional services firms is desirable but not essential
• Fluency in spoken and written business English and German is essential