Lead Counsel Energy (m/f/d) - EMEA and APAC (EMAP)

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TE Connectivity Ltd. (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive and connected future. Our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions, proven in the harshest environments, enable advancements in transportation, industrial applications, medical technology, energy, data communications and the home. With approximately 80,000 employees, including more than 7,500 engineers, working alongside customers in approximately 140 countries, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat and Twitter

Job Overview

TE Connectivity is seeking an experienced commercial lawyer to serve as Lead Counsel for its Energy business in EMEA and Asia-Pacific. As a member of the regional leadership team, the successful candidate will provide strategic and practical legal advice to senior business leaders, lead the regional legal team and support the growth of the business, particularly in network automation and renewable energy.

The EMAP Lead Counsel manages the regional legal team and reports to and collaborates with the global Lead Counsel for the Energy business unit. This position will provide counsel and legal leadership to the EMAP Vice President and General Manager and be part of the EMAP leadership team. The EMAP Lead Counsel will help to develop and implement the strategic initiatives and enhancements required to best meet the needs of this growing business, particularly in the field of network automation and renewables. Fluency in English is required; proficiency in another major European language is preferred.

Job Requirements

• Provide hands-on legal counsel and support on a broad range of commercial matters for the TE Connectivity Energy business unit in EMAP including sales, purchase, operations-related, licensing and service agreements.


• Structure, review and negotiate complex agreements including tender agreements with major utility companies in EMAP.


• Business Counseling: Develop a strong relationship with internal clients and drive a culture of proactive legal support; provide proactive, solution-oriented advice to business stakeholders.


• Compliance: Ensure compliance with applicable laws and TE policies through comprehensive compliance counseling and training. Support the development and implementation of appropriate compliance controls.


• Risk Management: Identify and help to mitigate legal risks affecting the business.


• Product Liability, Warranty Issues/Claims/General Commercial Litigation: Provide legal advice on potential product issues or quality claims, as well as on other typical types of commercial litigation, and, as necessary, interface with outside counsel on the litigation of such matters. Supervise outside counsel as necessary.


• Dispute Resolution: Gather and review facts and information; provide a preliminary opinion on exposure and risk assessment with recommendations for resolution.


• Collaboration across the TE Law Department: Collaborating on suitable projects or matters with members of other commercial and functional support teams of the TE Law Department across segments and regions.


• Due Diligence: Support legal due diligence, transaction execution and post-acquisition integration.


• General Advice: Provide general legal and practical proactive advice to the business, while being open-minded and flexible.


• Continuous Improvement: Identify continuous improvement opportunities related to the contract review process and the legal support provided to the Energy business unit, including identifying, developing and implementing best practices.


• Talent Development & Leadership: Build and sustain an engaged, high-performing team through effective coaching, feedback and development.

What your background should look like

• Must be an attorney eligible to practice in at least one jurisdiction within the EU or in England.


• 10+ years general commercial legal experience in a major law firm and/or multinational corporation.


• A proactive and energetic approach that ensures that the corporation’s business and legal risks are being anticipated and responded to effectively.


• Ability to manage multiple requirements and remain composed under pressure.


• Experience in managing projects and cross-functional teams in these efforts.


• Experience in the power sector preferred.


• Ability to travel. Travel is estimated at about 10-25% and can include international travel.

Short Description

• Strong communication, influencing and relationship-management skills, with the credibility to advise senior leaders.


• A team player who can work well with global colleagues and cross-functional teams.


• Excellent contract drafting and negotiation skills.


• Sound judgment and the highest standards of ethics and integrity.

• Strong communication, influencing and relationship-management skills, with the credibility to advise senior leaders.


• A team player who can work well with global colleagues and cross-functional teams.


• Excellent contract drafting and negotiation skills.


• Sound judgment and the highest standards of ethics and integrity.