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General Counsel (m/w/d) / Leiter Rechtsabteilung (m/w/d)

Bad Ems, RHEINLAND_PFALZFull-time2026-05-19 → 2026-10-16

Core

Lead legal strategy and operations for an international medical device manufacturer, serving as a strategic partner to management in a highly regulated environment.

Role type

Senior General Counsel / Head of Legal

Builds

Legal frameworks, contracts, and governance structures for a medical technology group

Domain

Medical technology / Healthcare

Required skills

Corporate law, Contract law, M&A, Medical device regulation, Team leadership, Strategic advisory, Negotiation, Regulatory monitoring

Preferred skills

Mittelstand mindset, Family business experience, Hands-on approach

Technologies

Contract management systems, Legal document management tools

Responsibilities

Lead and develop the legal team, Advise management on commercial and corporate law, Negotiate complex sales and procurement contracts, Support M&A and restructuring projects, Oversee corporate governance and administration, Represent the company in legal proceedings, Coordinate with external counsel and auditors, Monitor regulatory developments

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities