Head of Legal (f/m/d) – Business Unit Turnkey

Job description

If you really want to make a difference – make it with us

Siemens Mobility is a separately managed company of Siemens AG and has been a leading supplier in the field of mobility for over 160 years. Our core business includes rail vehicles, rail automation and electrification solutions, turnkey systems and related services. We have always been very innovative in making traveling faster, safer and more comfortable. Today, we need new solutions to new challenges such as climate change and rising populations worldwide. That's what drives us. That's why we shape mobility with passion, always being one step ahead. Through digitalization, we make infrastructures smart and create opportunities that get us from A to B sustainably and seamlessly. Our 39,800 employees are pioneers in mobility who help to keep the world moving.

What do you contribute?

Our Turnkey Business Unit delivers multi-disciplinary rail projects of extraordinary complexity, volume, and purpose for society – such as our eight billion Euro project in Europe. You will be fully responsible for advising the Berlin headquartered Business Unit management on all legal matters.

• You will manage a team of twelve lawyers and contract managers, reporting directly to the General Counsel of Siemens Mobility.
• You will be responsible for the Business Unit’s projects and legal proceedings;
• You will oversee all legal aspects of the different businesses, including coordination and alignment with the legal professionals advising the businesses on HQ level and those advising these business areas in the national subsidiaries (matrix organization).
• Also, you will implement and ensure legal standards and corresponding trainings within the Business Unit.
• You will align closely with other business units, and national subsidiaries.
• Furthermore, you will educate the Turnkey management team with respect to legal and risk management issues.

What do you bring along?

• You are a fully qualified lawyer with outstanding academic qualification.
• Moreover, you have longtime professional experience in the legal department of an international company involved in infrastructure projects (ideally turnkey).
• Previous leadership experience is advantageous, but not necessarily required.
• You can lead, retain, motivate and inspire a team of dedicated expert legal counsels and contract managers.
• Additionally, you are known to effectively communicate across all management levels.
• You have a strong business sense, in particular in regard to risk identification and risk assessment, contract negotiations, and claim management.
• You work with passion on international topics across geographies and cultures.
• Finally: You have excellent English language skills (both verbal and written).

What do we offer you?

Inclusion & Diversity

At Siemens Mobility, we're committed to fighting injustice and inequality. At our company, you will find an environment where you can be yourself and belong.

Purpose

We are pioneers in mobility. At Siemens Mobility, you will actively contribute to the transformation of transportation and climate protection in a market of the future, because our transportation solutions reduce CO2 emissions all over the world.

Mobile working /Remote working

With us, you will have the opportunity to work hybrid. This means that you can work remotely to a considerable extent. We have officially regulated this through a company agreement.

Relocation support

We welcome applications from people all over the world. That's why we support you with relocation costs and dealing with the authorities, among other things.

You can find an overview of our benefits here.

How do you get in touch with us?

www.siemens.de/mobility
if you would like to find out more about Siemens before applying.
+49 (9131) 17 52430
if you wish to discuss any initial questions with our recruitment team. The contact person handling this job ad is Ms. /Mr. xx.
www.siemens.com/mobility-jobs
if you would like more information about jobs and careers at Siemens.

As an equal-opportunity employer we are happy to consider applications from individuals with disabilities.