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Legal Counsel (m/f/d)

Vacature ID
492336
Geplaatst sinds
21-jan-2026
Organisatie
Legal, Compliance and Intellectual Property
Vakgebied
Legal & Compliance
Bedrijf
Siemens S.A.
Ervaringsniveau
Mid-level Professional
Type functie
Fulltime
Werkvorm
Alleen op kantoor/werkplaats
Type contract
Vaste termijn
Locatie(s)
  • Amadora - - Portugal
We are a company for what the world needs, today and in the future! 

We develop technology for industries, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare, bridging the gap between the real and digital worlds. This empowers our customers to revolutionize their industries and markets, enhancing their competitiveness, resilience, and sustainability. For 176 years, we've been at the forefront of creating technologies that transform everyday life for everyone. 

To reach our goals, we're looking for curious minds driven to make an impact! With a constant stream of projects, we need creative individuals who thrive on challenges. 

Do you want to be part of the team? Come join us! 

You will be part of a growing Hub organization in the Legal department of Siemens Portugal. The Hub serves various countries and businesses around the world. As this is still a new concept you have the exciting opportunity to shape this promising concept for the future. 


Your mission will be… 
  • Very diverse and interesting and offers the opportunity to get an excellent overview of what Siemens does. You will work exclusively for the Digital Industries Software business. 
  • Siemens Digital Industries Software (DI SW) is a leading provider of solutions for the design, simulation and manufacture of products across many different industries. Formula 1 cars, skyscrapers, ships, space exploration vehicles, and many of the objects we see in our daily lives are being conceived and manufactured using our Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software.
  • The Legal team of DI SW is a global team based in various locations all over the world with headquarters in the US. As business enablers we advise and support the software business in all legal matters with a strong focus on commercial transactions. We are a highly motivated and innovative team, closely connected and collaborating on a day-to-day basis across the globe.
  • You will support the EMEA and USA legal counsels in different types of commercial transactions, including software and cloud related customer agreements, non-disclosure agreements, procurement agreements and other related inbound agreements with technology partners. In addition, you will also support the Central Legal team with M&A projects and maintain sales terms, templates and processes across the globe. The support requests will be mainly in English, and you will be working cross-functionally with many different stakeholders throughout our organization, including senior-level representatives of DI SW’s global Go-to-Market and Sales Operations organization, who count on you to advise on complex legal issues in an easily understandable and digestible manner. 

We are looking for someone with… 
  • Law Degree with a distinguished academic record from a European University.
  • 3 plus years of legal work experience in transactional law, acquired in either a law firm or corporate in-house legal team.
  • Previous experience in international environments (e.g., international law firms or multinational corporations) is highly desirable.
  • Solid expertise in Commercial Contract Law: 
  • Understanding of Software as a Service (SaaS) subscription-based business models and cloud infrastructure transactions.
  • Experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating software licensing, solutions contracts, service contracts, and procurement agreements. Basic understanding of new legal frameworks; specific knowledge of the Data Act, AI Act, NIS2, and IT Law are a significant advantage.
  • Strong drafting and negotiation skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
  • A growth mindset that is driven to finding scalable solutions and harmonized approaches to support new business models.
  • Sensitivity to legislative differences across the globe and be able to work effectively with a global perspective in a geographically dispersed business.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills and a strong collaboration mindset that supports teamwork in a culturally diverse environment.
  • Full professional fluency in English (C2 level).
  • Pragmatic, solution-oriented approach with a "hands-on" mentality.
  • Proficiency in leveraging AI tools to optimize legal workflows and core tasks.
Nice if you have
  • Additional language skills in a European language, especially French, Spanish, or German 
  • Knowledge of Portuguese on a conversational level 

The contract term is (initially) limited to 1 year (project-related).


What you can expect from us… 
A hybrid and flexible working model to promote a better work-life balance, along with a budget for home office support and the opportunity to do 16 hours a year of volunteer work. A health insurance, access to our on-site medical center, plus the chance to join sports groups. 

In addition, you'll have access to online learning platforms and discounts with our partners. A shuttle bus to commute to the facilities and the possibility of financial support to your studies. 

What makes us proud as an employer: 
  • Merco – Companies and Leaders with the Best Reputation in Portugal                               (#1 Tecnology/Manufacturing) 
  • Forbes – World’s Best Employers (#1 Engineering & Manufacturing) 
  • LinkedIn – LinkedIn Top Companies (#2) 
  • OnStrategy – REPSCORE 2024: Brands’ Reputation in Portugal (#1 Engineering & Electronic Services) 
  • Fortune – World’s Most Admired Companies (#1 Industrial Machinery) 
  • Teamlyzer – Company with the Best Interviews (#1 Technology) 

 Please attach your CV in English. 

 
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Siemens is committed to creating a diverse environment and is glad to be an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from a diverse talent pool!