Corporate Counsel

To support our growth, we are seeking a fluent German speaking Corporate Counsel to join our Legal team in Redditch. We can be flexible with location but the role will require you to attend the office at least 2 times per week. We can offer you a welcoming environment to work in, and the opportunity to play an important role in our business. You will join a close-knit, collaborative team providing critical support for Stantec in Europe. You will provide overall legal support to the German based business covering an exciting mix of transactional support to contracts with our clients to a wide range of corporate matters which could adapt around your own skills and career growth with Stantec but could include areas such as claims, employment, property, corporate governance and regulatory compliance, however experience now in all these areas is not a prerequisite. You may become involved in future acquisitions across Europe and also help with the vital role of integration. You will partner with business leaders to help them grow but whilst ensuring compliance with applicable laws and being part of the Stantec Inc public company group. You will manage and mitigate legal risks, draft and negotiate a variety of agreements and generally support an exciting growing business. You will have the support of the senior members of the Legal Team and will have the opportunity to play a key role for us through the integration period and beyond. You will also be part of Legal team which looks after all regions outside of North America, so there is plenty of opportunity for diversity, growth and interest.

You will be qualified with a relevant legal professional qualification and fluent in German. We are open as to whether you are qualified in the UK, Germany or elsewhere, but a strong knowledge of the basic principles of German law would be very useful. You will have an understanding of corporate governance principles and best practices and an interest in working for a public company (Stantec is listed on the Toronto and New York Stock Exchanges). You will have strong analytical and problem-solving skills. We are very open to considering candidates from a wide range of PQE levels and experience backgrounds. You will have the ability to work with varying seniority levels, including staff, managers, and external partners. You will have a high degree of self-management, initiative, reliability and flexibility to ensure that the best possible service is given to internal and external clients.

This is an exciting time to join Stantec. We have achieved incredible growth over the past number of years and our recent acquisition of ZETCON Engineering gives us a strong platform focused on consultancy in the German market., The Stantec community unites more than 31,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities. Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients' vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today's challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities. Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn't exactly align, we encourage you to apply. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team

• Our People Culture: We're a close knit team and very proud of our friendly and collaborative environment
• Awards: Stantec were awarded the International Consulting Firm of the Year and Best place to work - Large Consulting Firms at the 2024 NCE awards as well as being consistently recognised in the top 10 Corporate Knights most sustainable companies in the world.
• Great Benefits: Competitive salary, pension plan, holidays, free private medical insurance, discounted gym membership and lots more.
• Flexible working arrangements
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