Commercial Counsel with French

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

The Berlin-based Legal Department, which provides comprehensive in-house support across a broad geographical remit—including Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa —is seeking a highly motivated Commercial Counsel to join the team. This role is instrumental in supporting our international business operations and ensuring robust legal oversight across diverse jurisdictions.

·       International Exposure: The opportunity to collaborate within a multicultural environment, utilizing various languages and navigating cross-border legal frameworks.

·       Corporate Culture: A professional, inclusive, and collaborative working atmosphere.

·       Work-Life Integration: Flexible scheduling arrangements to support professional and personal balance.

The ideal candidate holds a university degree in Law. While admission to the Bar (or equivalent qualification) is considered a distinct advantage, it is not a mandatory requirement for this position. We are looking for a professional capable of operating with a high degree of autonomy.

·       Contract Management: Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex international commercial agreements for the sale and purchase of goods and services, primarily in English and governed by German or UK Law.

·       Risk Mitigation: Proactively identifying and evaluating commercial and contractual risks, and developing strategic solutions to mitigate potential liabilities.

·       Strategic Advisory: Providing high-level legal counsel to key business functions, including Sales, Procurement, Project Management, Finance, and Service.

·       Governance & Compliance: Ensuring strict adherence to internal corporate policies and maintaining oversight of the company’s compliance framework.

·       Legal Research: Conducting comprehensive legal analysis and research across various specialized areas of law to support evolving business needs.

Academic & Professional Credentials

·       Advanced Legal Education: A Master’s degree in Law obtained within an EU jurisdiction.

·       Professional Experience: Minimum 2 years-subject-matter expertise acquired through relevant professional experience within a legal or corporate environment (in a law firm or "in house").

Legal Expertise & Technical Skills

·       Core Legal Competencies: Advanced proficiency in the Law of Obligations (Contract Law) and a foundational understanding of Corporate Law.

·       Specialized Knowledge (Preferred): Familiarity with Public Procurement Law, Intellectual Property (IP) Law, or EU Data Protection Law (GDPR) is highly advantageous.

·       Linguistic Proficiency: Exceptional written and oral communication skills in English and French. Proficiency in additional languages—specifically German or Polish—is considered a significant asset.

·       Technical Literacy: Mastery of standard office productivity suites and the ability to rapidly adopt and utilize specialized legal/enterprise software tools.

Behavioral Competencies

·       Operational Excellence: A proactive, highly structured, and result-oriented approach to tasks, characterized by meticulous attention to detail.

·       Collaboration & Interpersonal Skills: An open and communicative personality with the ability to integrate effectively into a multicultural team.

·       Professional Presence: A balanced level of self-confidence coupled with the diplomacy required to advise diverse business functions.

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic. 

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.