Corporate Counsel (m/w/d)

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Overview:

The Corporate Counsel – Commercial role will be a part of Mitel's global Legal Team and act as a business partner to international stakeholders. With a primary focus in the DACH region, the Corporate Counsel – Commercial role will support the DACH sales team on all aspects of the sales process, including responding to public and private sector RFPs and direct sales deals. In addition, Mitel may require legal support across a number of other functions including HR, facilities, trade compliance, litigation, procurement, corporate law /M&A etc.

Responsibilities:

• Guide and support the bid team in review, response and negotiation of public and private sector RFPs and direct sales deals, including deals for regulated customers (banks, insurance etc).

• Reviewing terms and comments, drafting, negotiations of hardware and software, cloud, managed services, maintenance and data processing agreements

• Drafting and improving templates

• Meeting business objectives, by working closely with various teams within Mitel (finance, data protection, regulatory, export control, security information, product management), while ensuring risks are mitigated and managed

• Oversee all aspects of managing and administering contracts.

• Ensuring compliance with legal requirements and corporate policy

• Developing Mitel’s policies to align with regulatory requirements and internal strategic direction

Requirements:

• 3-5 years’ industry experience supporting legal negotiations for the sale and/or procurement of hardware and software, cloud, managed services, maintenance and data processing agreements

• Proven knowledge of and experience in German public procurement law

• Fluent in English and German

• Must be German Qualified Lawyer

• Must be willing to undertake governmental security screening to enable the candidate to assist with RFP responses for German secure customers

• Self-directed and motivated with a strong ability to multitask and work under pressure

• Practical and solutions oriented

• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work harmoniously in a diverse and changing work environment

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Excellent interpersonal, customer service and organizational skills

• Strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail

• Focus on continuous process improvement

• Experience in an international environment

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