The Managing Counsel as part of a global legal team serves as a senior legal advisor to the organization, overseeing complex legal matters across multiple jurisdictions and ensuring that the company’s strategic objectives are supported by sound legal guidance. The Managing Counsel will operate as a trusted partner to stakeholders at all levels, ensuring the organization’s interests are safeguarded in an evolving regulatory and commercial landscape.
Legal Advisory: Provide specialized legal advice and counsel on complex matters within the organization’s area of global operations, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation
Legal Expertise: Deep understanding of laws, regulations, and legal principles relevant to the organization’s industry and operations. Experience providing legal guidance on GDPR matters is preferred
Contract Management: Draft, structure, review, and negotiate sophisticated contracts and agreements to align with organizational objectives and protect legal interests, including creation of templates
Analytical Thinking: Advanced ability to analyze complex legal and global business issues and provide clear, actionable recommendations
Regulatory Analysis: Analyze and interpret internal and external regulatory challenges, recommending best practices to improve compliance and operational efficiency
Contract Drafting and Negotiation: Expertise in drafting, structuring, reviewing, and negotiating complex agreeements to mitigate risks and protect organizational interests
Problem Resolution: Lead efforts to solve complex legal problems using advanced analytical skills and innovative approaches to achieve optimal outcomes
Regulatory Knowledge: Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks and the ability to anticipate and address regulatory challenges, including GDPR matters
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate legal considerations into business strategies and operational processes
Problem-Solving: Sophisticated problem-solving skills to identify innovative solutions for complex legal and operational issues
A Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school is required. Candidates must be licensed to practice law in the relevant country and jurisdiction(s)
10+ years of prior experience as a practicing lawyer or legal advisor; Prior experience with a multi-national company preferred
Fluent Polish & English
Skilled in the context of litigation strategy, with a sound understanding of procedural strategy
Ability to align legal strategies with organizational goals and recommend best practices to improve processes and services
Expertise in identifying, evaluating, and mitigating legal risks to safeguard the organization
Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and integrate legal advice into business operations
High ethical standards and sound judgment to guide the organization in maintaining compliance and integrity
Advancement opportunities in international team
A total rewards package, that includes: private health insurance, life & accidental insurance
Multisport package
Meal Vouchers
Company performance bonus program
Work-life balance, semi-flexible working time
PPK: Woodward offers payment to your PPK account up to 4% of your compensation depending on seniority
Hybrid work model
Relocation & Educational support