Senior Legal Counsel - Central Europe & International Operations

Senior Legal Counsel – Central Europe & International Operations

(Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy & Rest of World except APAC)

Location: Quadient office in Germany/Munich (with flexibility)

Travel: Occasional within Europe

About Quadient

At Quadient, our vision is to be the driving force behind the world’s most meaningful customer experiences. Guided by our values—Empowerment, Passion, Inspiration, Community—we are transforming through our “Elevate to 2030” strategy, accelerating growth and innovation.

Central Europe & International Operations (CE&I) is a key region for Quadient, covering Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, and other global markets (excluding North America, APAC, UK & Ireland, and France/Benelux). Our business spans three main lines:

• Mail: Mailing Solutions

• Digital: Intelligent Communication Automation

• Lockers: Parcel Locker Solutions

Your Role

Reporting to the Global Team Lead Operations General, you will be the primary legal support for CE&I, acting as a trusted advisor to the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage disputes and litigation within the region.

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements across multiple business lines and models (License, SaaS, Leasing, One-time sales), including complex, high-value software license agreements, services agreements, reseller and partnership agreements, subcontracting agreements, and NDAs.

• Provide day-to-day legal support to Sales and operational teams, as well as HR, Finance, and other departments.

• Deliver legal monitoring and internal training for commercial and operational teams.

• Implement and develop company policies and procedures at regional level, ensuring compliance with applicable laws.

• Support regional M&A projects and participate in global initiatives, collaborating with legal teams across regions.

• Complete timely management reporting on deals, budgets, and litigation activities.

What We’re Looking For

• Legal Qualification: Preferably in Germany; dual qualification is a plus.

• Experience: 7–10 years as in-house counsel in an international IT company or corporate law firm.

• Expertise:

  • Strong knowledge of commercial contracts and negotiation skills with a “win-win” approach.

  • Proven experience in multi-jurisdictional matters, corporate governance, and IP law.

  • Excellent drafting and analytical skills with a pragmatic mindset.

• Soft Skills: Autonomous, proactive, resilient, and calm under pressure. Strong business acumen and entrepreneurial spirit.

• Languages: Fluent in German (native preferred) and English; Italian or Spanish is a plus.

Why Quadient?

We believe in empowerment and collaboration. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply—knowledge gaps can be filled.

Turn your passion into performance. Join us and help shape the future.

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