Senior Counsel - Europe (Remote / Full Time In-House Counsel)

This Senior Counsel position offers an experienced, business-minded attorney the opportunity to take on a senior legal advisory role supporting the European operations of a global company. Working closely with senior business leaders and cross-functional teams, the attorney will provide strategic and practical legal counsel on complex corporate, commercial, regulatory, and operational matters across multiple jurisdictions. The attorney will have significant responsibility for navigating complex legal issues, advising on business risks, and supporting strategic business objectives. Fluency in both German and English is required for this position.

Responsibilities of the Senior Counsel - Europe (Remote / Full Time In-House Counsel):

• Serve as a senior legal advisor to European business operations, providing strategic counsel and independently managing complex corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters across multiple jurisdictions
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial and transactional agreements
• Advise senior business leaders on strategic, operational, and corporate legal matters, including business risks and regulatory requirements
• Provide legal guidance on corporate governance, entity structures, trade compliance, customs/import-export, and labor and employment matters
• Collaborate with global legal and business teams to address legal issues and support business objectives

Basic Requirements for the Senior Counsel - Europe (Remote / Full Time In-House Counsel):

• Fluency in both German and English is required
• 10+ years of legal experience, including significant experience providing broad commercial and corporate legal counsel to businesses operating in Europe
• Significant experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements and advising on cross-border legal matters
• Experience advising senior business leaders and navigating complex legal and business issues
• Experience working effectively with global teams and across multiple jurisdictions
• J.D. or equivalent law degree from an accredited institution
• Licensed to practice law in at least one European jurisdiction
• Outstanding professional references

Preferred Qualifications for the Senior Counsel - Europe (Remote / Full Time In-House Counsel):

• Prior experience serving in a senior in-house legal role with significant responsibility for advising business leaders on strategic and complex legal matters
• Experience supporting business operations in the Middle East and/or Africa
• Experience in manufacturing, chemicals, industrial products, or related industries
• Familiarity with European trade compliance, corporate structures, employment, regulatory, and data privacy matters

Position Details of the Senior Counsel - Europe (Remote / Full Time In-House Counsel):

• Type of Role: Contract In-House Counsel
• Schedule: 30-40 hours per week, with full-time availability preferred
• Location: Remote and candidates based in Europe preferred, although U.S.-based attorneys available to work during European business hours will also be considered
• Start Date: Early November
• Duration: Initial 6-month engagement, with potential to extend

Compensation:

Pay: The annualized compensation for this position is $195,000-$205,000, calculated on a full-time basis. Pay for contract engagements is based on multiple factors including but not limited to work experience, qualifications, credentials, location, market supply/demand, and the candidate's preference (each candidate's pay rate affects the client bill rate which can affect the candidate's competitiveness for the position).

This position is structured as a 1099 independent contractor engagement and is not eligible for Latitude employee benefits.

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About Latitude

Latitude is a full-service flexible legal talent company serving corporate legal departments and law firms nationwide. From Fortune Global 100 companies to start-ups and Global 50 law firms to boutiques, clients turn to us for top-tier attorneys and other legal professionals.

Latitude specializes in providing highly skilled former in-house counsel and Big Law attorneys for flexible contract engagements and permanent positions in dozens of practice areas, including commercial contracting, data privacy, M&A, employment, litigation, and more.

Founded in 2013, Latitude is a Chambers and Partners globally-ranked flexible legal staffing company.

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