Senior Counsel EMEA

This a Full Remote job, the offer is available from: Europe, EMEA Requistion ID: 77478 Dentsply Sirona is the world’s largest manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies, with a 130-year history of innovation and service to the dental industry and patients worldwide. Dentsply Sirona develops, manufactures, and markets a comprehensive solutions offering including dental and oral health products as well as other consumable medical devices under a strong portfolio of world class brands. Dentsply Sirona’s products provide innovative, high-quality and effective solutions to advance patient care and deliver better and safer dentistry. Dentsply Sirona’s global headquarters is located in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. The company’s shares are listed in the United States on NASDAQ under the symbol XRAY. This is an outstanding opportunity to join our dynamic organization. In the role of Senior Counsel EMEA (m/f/d) you will report to the Legal Director EMEA. This position will be based in Bensheim, Germany (preferred), or Salzburg, Austria, with flexible office hours and employee-friendly remote working options. Key responsibilities: • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a variety of operational and commercial contracts, including distribution, sales and marketing agreements as well as agreements with healthcare professionals • Advising internal stakeholders in the EMEA region on a variety of legal and business issues, including healthcare-related marketing and sales campaigns and materials • Participating in M&A projects, divestitures, and other matters with organization-wide impact • Advising on legal risks and proposing solutions to mitigate them • Establishing, monitoring, and optimizing legal processes, workflows, standards and templates • Building close cross-functional relationships and maintaining a strong knowledge of our products and services • Managing relationships with outside counsel and other professionals representing us • Coordinating pre-litigation, litigation and alternative dispute resolution matters Requirements: • Fully qualified German (preferred) or Austrian lawyer (Volljurist) • 5+ years of relevant post-qualification experience (preferably gained in an international corporation), including a background in contract, corporate, competition and anti-trust law and supporting sales initiatives, with a preference for experience in the healthcare or medical devices industry • Team player with strong interpersonal skills • Ability to manage multiple parallel projects, to prioritize, meet deadlines and provide solutions • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced / high volume environment with good business and common sense • Experience and confidence in dealing with and supporting senior management (both in written and verbal communications), including the ability to draft clear and concise legal documents and communications • Proactive, pragmatic and efficient working style with a hands-on mentality • Willingness to learn and dive into new tasks • Fluency in English and German (written and spoken), especially the legal language. Additional language skills preferred. What we offer: • A multi-faceted, responsible role with the rewarding opportunity to help shaping our EMEA legal organization • A friendly, collaborative and open-minded working environment within a multinational legal team • Flexible working hours • Employee-friendly remote working options • An attractive remuneration package and benefits Dentsply Sirona is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or protected Veteran status.