Corporate Lawyer, Counsel, Munich - #2779569

Addleshaw Goddard is looking for a Counsel to join our growing Corporate / M&A team in Munich. This is an opportunity to take a senior leadership role within the practice, advising corporates, private equity and venture capital investors, founders and management teams on significant domestic and cross-border transactions.

Working closely with partners and colleagues across our international network, you will lead complex matters, strengthen key client relationships and contribute to the strategic growth of the team.

What You'll Do

• Lead complex domestic and cross-border M&A, private equity and venture capital investments, joint ventures, carve-outs and reorganisations.
• Provide authoritative, commercially focused advice and take responsibility for the quality and strategic direction of matters.
• Manage pricing, scoping, resourcing, budgets, profitability and legal and delivery risks.
• Develop trusted client relationships and identify opportunities to provide wider support across practices and jurisdictions.
• Lead pitches, client initiatives and other business-development activity, helping shape the team's client and market strategy.
• Build the firm's external profile through thought leadership, professional networks, publications and speaking opportunities.
• Lead, supervise and develop lawyers while supporting succession planning and building a collaborative, inclusive and high-performing team.
  
  

Who We're Looking For

• A lawyer qualified to practise in Germany, with experience at Counsel or an equivalent senior level within a leading international or national law firm.
• Extensive experience leading complex domestic and cross-border corporate transactions.
• Deep knowledge of German corporate law, supported by excellent commercial judgement, drafting, negotiation and transaction-management skills.
• A strong record of developing client relationships, generating new opportunities and managing the financial performance of matters.
• A collaborative and entrepreneurial leader who communicates confidently in German and English and is committed to developing others.
  
  

Why Choose Us?

Addleshaw Goddard is a place where you are not just valued but encouraged to reach your full potential. Our culture promotes improvement, growth and collaboration, making us the natural choice for top-tier clients. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees.

Interested?

If this role sounds like your next career step, we'd love to hear from you. Click the Apply button to view the full role profile on our website and start your application!