Unternehmensjuristen
Legal Counsel DACH (m/f/d) Vollzeit
Legal Counsel / In-house lawyer (m/f/d)
At Johnson Controls, we sustainably shape the environments where people live, work, learn and recreate. From optimizing building performance to improving safety and comfort, we deliver on our promises to customers in healthcare, industrial manufacturing, public sector, education and many other industries. With a global team of 100,000 experts in more than 150 countries and over 135 years of innovation and global sales of around US$20 billion annually, we are the driving force behind our customers' missions.
We support the climate transition and the decarbonization of buildings with our smart building technologies and our digital OpenBlue platform.
What you will do
Support shaping a secure and sustainable future in our legal team! We are looking to strengthen our team as soon as possible with a legal counsel / In-house Lawyer (f/m/d) in Düsseldorf.
In this exciting, challenging and versatile position you will act as a strong business partner, and, as part of the European and global legal team, actively shape the transformation and thus contribute personally to the success of the company.
How you will do it
- You will independently support business units, expert departments and management in all legal issues, with a focus on contract law, construction law and digitalization / software / IP law.
- You independently propose practical solutions to minimize legal risks and initiate improvements.
- You conduct trainings for employees.
- You accompany and coordinate disputes and court proceedings in cooperation with external lawyers.
- You work closely with the European and global legal team and other functions of a worldwide matrix organization on strategic initiatives, transformation processes and cross-regional issues.
What we look for
- Qualified German lawyer (1st and 2nd state examinations); additional foreign studies (e.g. LL.M.) are an advantage
- Minimum 2-3 years of professional experience in an international industrial company.
- Legal generalist with business accumen and a strong understanding of project business, international matrix structures, process and business workflows of an international company.
- Strong knowledge of contract and construction law.
- Ability, interest and willingness to act as a business partner to quickly and efficiently find pragmatic, business-oriented solutions and to assume responsibility for the success of the company.
- Excellent communication skills and cooperative working style.
- Fluency in English; additional language skills advantageous.
- Experience in commercial contract and claim management as well as legal tech solutions advantageous.
What we offer
In addition to an attractive and performance-based compensation package, we offer a dynamic and flexible working environment where you can take on responsibility and enjoy a diverse range of engaging and impactful tasks. Join a high-performing, international team that values initiative and supports both your personal and professional growth-while empowering you to actively shape the future of sustainable, climate-neutral, and intelligent buildings.
