Legal Counsel (f/m/d) (Maternity Cover)
Insight Enterprises, Inc. is a Fortune 500 IT Solutions Integrator helping organizations accelerate transformation by unlocking the power of people and technology. We architect, build and manage solutions for complex IT environments to deliver outcomes that contribute to our clients’ success. Our portfolio of digital transformation services includes deep expertise in cloud, data, AI, cybersecurity and intelligent edge. These services, augmented by Insight’s longstanding relationships with 6,000+ technology partners across the globe, enable us to deliver the right technical solutions quickly and effectively. We’re rated as a Great Place to Work in many of our operating countries, a Forbes Best Employer for Diversity and a Forbes World’s Top Female-Friendly Company. We are currently looking for an experienced Legal Counsel to join our diverse international team supporting our DACH region. The role will be based in Germany (remotely or hybrid). The Legal Counsel will provide advice on all legal and regulatory matters that impact Insight, working with all business functions to ensure compliance with all our related obligations. The legal team has a strong reputation for delivering legal advice and support on matters of key strategic, financial, and reputational importance to the business, all with a strong commercial awareness. The Legal Counsel will be expected to enhance the existing team, contributing to the overall strategic goals of Insight.
Responsibilities
Provide legal advice and support to all areas of Insight’s business within the DACH region. Deliver timely and high-quality legal advice to the business in a practical and commercially focused way. Advise internal clients including Sales, HR, Finance, Operations, Marketing, and Services including Solutions Delivery teams, and senior management on legal issues and risks, company policies and procedures, compliance with laws, and contracts. Draft and negotiate commercial contracts, provide training on this matter to the wider Insight business. Anticipate legal and regulatory change and prepare the business to comply with and take commercial advantage of such changes. Work with our Data Protection Office providing legal support related to the GDPR. Experience And Skills Significant experience as a Legal Counsel in Germany, with international experience. Strong commercial contracting experience including specifically relating to IT and Technology. Experience within the IT industry and contracting experience related to managed services/outsourcing is strongly desired. In-house experience with an enterprise level or global business, and/or private practice experience with a reputable Firm. Relevant professional Legal qualifications. Experience in dealing with Data Protection, Compliance, Litigation and/or Employment Law matters are strongly desirable, as are language skills in addition to English. Application Details: Insight is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to achieving diversity and equality within our organisation. We seek out people from diverse backgrounds and encourage you to apply. We will endeavour to contact you within five business days, should we feel your profile is a good match for this role. If you do not hear from us within this timeframe, please presume that on this occasion, your application was not successful. A full job description will be provided during interview process.