Head of Legal (m/f/d)

Hybrid | Full time | Senior (5+ years)

Sense The Power
Trench Group is a global technology leader for high-voltage grid components and systems, present in nearly every power transmission grid worldwide. Headquartered in Berlin, with more than 100 years of engineering expertise, Trench Group designs and manufactures high-voltage components that address the core challenges of modern power infrastructure – connecting grids, measuring their performance and ensuring reliability. As electricity demand rises and power grids transform worldwide, Trench Group is a key enabler of the infrastructure the world needs.  The company operates 11 factories across 8 countries on 4 continents and employs more than 3,000 people – with plans to grow to 4,000 by 2030.

Your Mission
In this role you will lead our in-house legal team and serve as the primary advisor on commercial contracting. This role has two core priorities: (1) leading and developing a geographically dispersed team of 4 Legal Counsel, plus coordinating external counsel and freelance resources, and (2) advising on commercial contracts — primarily sales and procurement — alongside broader general corporate and commercial matters. A strong affinity for technology and AI is preferred.

Your Tasks: Team leadership: Manage, mentor, and develop a team of 4 Legal Counsel across multiple locations; set priorities, workload distribution, and professional development External counsel & freelancer coordination: Manage relationships and workstreams with outside counsel and freelance legal support, ensuring quality and cost control Commercial contracts: Lead negotiation and drafting/reviewing of sales and procurement agreements; maintain and evolve playbooks and templates General corporate & commercial: Advise on corporate governance, general commercial matters, and cross-functional legal questions Succession & continuity: Take over from the current Head of Legal, ensuring continuity of key matters, relationships, and institutional knowledge Strategic advisory: Partner with the General Counsel and business stakeholders on risk and legal strategy, with particular attention to technology and AI-related matters

Requirements: Qualified lawyer (German qualification preferred) Minimum 8 years of relevant legal experience At least 3 years' experience leading an in-house legal team Strong track record in commercial contracting (sales and procurement) Fluent in German and English Experience in the manufacturing industry preferred High affinity for technology and AI Experience managing geographically distributed teams Experience coordinating external counsel and freelance legal resources

We offer: Growth with Purpose: Join a globally growing energy company with a vision and a bright future in the energy transition. Strong Teams, Big Energy: Work in highly professional, international teams defined by respect, appreciation, and a shared drive to shape the future of energy. Fair Rewards: Competitive pay, monthly vouchers for shopping, well‑being, or personal development, plus subsidized lunch and membership in a corporate benefits program  Personal & Professional Development: Learn and grow in an international environment with hands‑on experience and continuous development opportunities    Modern Working Environment: A modern way of working, 30 days’ vacation, and a tariff agreement combined with contemporary offices, height‑adjustable desks, free fruit & coffee, and regular team events