Legal Counsel - Regional

About the role

Hilti is looking for an experienced Legal Counsel for a regional role. You will help negotiate complex contracts, advise on projects and manage legal risks across the region, working in a collaborative international team.

Key responsibilities

• Provide legal and compliance support across the region, covering project sales, large contracts and transactional matters.
• Review, draft, mark up and support negotiations of complex commercial and project contracts, especially in construction, energy and industry.
• Advise on deal structures and support pre-contract activities such as NDAs, RFPs/RFQs and bid processes.
• Support project execution phases, including claims management, contractual correspondence, dispute resolution and interaction with external counsel where required.
• Support the rollout, localization and implementation of global contracting concepts and compliance initiatives in line with Hilti Group policies.
• Be part of the Regional Legal & Compliance team and collaborate across regions and functions.

Required profile

• Law degree with 4-6 years of relevant experience, ideally in a law firm and/or international business environment; a Master's degree in Law is an advantage.
• Strong experience in commercial and project contracting, including customer-facing negotiations; EPC or large-project experience is a plus.
• Broad knowledge of commercial law, compliance and corporate matters.
• Fluent in Spanish and English; Portuguese is a plus.

Required skills

• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and collaborate in a matrix and international environment.
• Strong communication skills, able to turn legal matters into clear, practical business advice.

What we offer

• Annual bonus, meal vouchers and saving fund.
• Life insurance and private health insurance.
• Paid leave to work on charitable projects.
• Hybrid work with 50% flexibility.
• Gym benefit and Employee Assistance Program.
• Copilot premium license.