This is a great opportunity for a talented mid-level lawyer (or a star junior lawyer wanting to develop into an in-house generalist role) to join Allegion International's legal team as an in-house counsel for its Electronics business unit. We are a small, diverse and fun team of problem-solvers passionate about the intersections of law, business and technology. We are dedicated to constantly enhancing our brand of delivering proactive and practical legal services to our stakeholders. Do you thrive on seeing your solutions implemented and supporting your internal customers in succeeding?

Allegion is a global pioneer in seamless access, with leading brands like Interflex®, CISA®, LCN®, Schlage®, SimonsVoss® and Von Duprin®.

At Allegion, we make the world safer and create peace of mind by securing people and assets with seamless access wherever they reside, work, and thrive. With more than 25 brands sold in almost 130 countries across the globe, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond: everything from residential and commercial locks, door closer and exit devices, steel doors and frames to access control and workforce productivity systems

The Legal Counsel Electronics will play a key role within Allegion International's legal team, managing and advising on a wide range of general legal matters, primarily supporting our Electronics business unit (namely our brands Interflex and SimonsVoss).
Providing pro-active & business-oriented advice in connection with commercial, employment, corporate and M&A, regulatory, risk management, dispute resolution and contract management matters.
Commercial contract drafting, negotiation, review and interpretation.
Support to ensure EU regulatory compliance, including information and cyber security compliance, ensuring management and employees are in compliance with the rules and regulations of regulatory agencies and that company policies and procedures are being followed, and that behavior in the organization meets the company's Standards of Conduct.
Manage product and commercial litigation matters, including retaining and managing outside counsel and making recommendations to management regarding case strategy and settlement. Advice on labor and employment issues, including managing outside counsel and making recommendations to management regarding strategy and handling of matters.

Your base: Unquestionable integrity and values, European Master of Laws degree. German qualified lawyer. Relevant post-qualification experience in legal matters, ideally gained in a lawfirm or in-house counsel role; including relevant international legal experience.
Your language skills: Fluent in German & English and desirable Dutch; additional languages are a plus.
Your hard skills: Proven experience in business law; strong business curiosity.
ICT, IP, data protection, technology experience a plus.
Business-oriented approach to problem solving, tempered by an appreciation for legal complexity and risk.
Your soft skills: Collaborative and proactive nature, team player.Excellent communications and negotiation skills.Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to stand firm on issues with business clients when necessary.Superior legal and analytical skills – excellent judgment and initiative in selecting the most effective solutions.Detail-oriented and resourceful with excellent follow-through skills.

Work-life balance: The freedom to work mobile on at least 2 days, flexitime without fix working hours. Plus 30 days' vacation with no suspension during the probationary period.
Health: You receive a health voucher worth €300 per year for your new glasses, dentures or whatever else you need.
Sustainable mobility: If you want to get to work by bike, we offer you low-cost bike leasing.
Feelgood workplace: Modern work equipment, including a height-adjustable desk, is available to you.
Family and pension: We offer a company pension allowance, capital-forming benefits and disability insurance. You will also receive a childcare allowance of up to €75.Long-term prospects: You will receive a permanent employment contract with us right from the start.
Wide range of further training opportunities: With us, there is access to the Allegion Academy and free use of the LinkedIn Learning program.

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