SICK is one of the world’s leading solutions providers for sensor-based applications in the industrial sector. Founded in 1946 by Dr.-Ing. e. h. Erwin Sick, the company with headquarters in Waldkirch im Breisgau near Freiburg ranks among the technological market leaders. With 63 subsidiaries and equity investments as well as numerous agencies, SICK maintains a presence around the globe. SICK has more than 10,000 employees worldwide and generated a group revenue of EUR 2.1 billion in the 2024 fiscal year.

Job Description
Legal Counsel (in-house lawyer) / Commercial lawyer - fixed-term (f/m/d)

Fixed-term position for 24 months

 

The Legal, Governance and Compliance unit advises the Executive Board and all business functions worldwide on legal matters, compliance topics, and export control. We work in an open, transparent, and trust-based manner. Professional exchange, continuous learning, and close collaboration across all levels of the organization are a given for us — as they form the foundation for quality, efficiency, and fast, pragmatic solutions.

 

YOUR TASKS:

  • Support employees, management, and global subsidiaries in legal and compliance-related matters.
  • Provide sound legal advice with a focus on compliance topics and corporate law, and support M&A projects.
  • Design and deliver international compliance training sessions.
  • Further develop the Compliance Management System as part of the team.
  • Support the continuous improvement and optimization of internal policies and compliance processes.
  • Participate in compliance investigations and internal audits.

 

YOUR PROFILE:

  • Degree in Law with two above-average German State Examinations; alternatively, an above-average Master’s degree in Business Law is also acceptable.
  • Ideally several years of professional experience in an internationally operating industrial company or an international law firm.
  • Solid knowledge of corporate law and/or compliance topics is an advantage.
  • Very good command of English, both written and spoken.
  • Confident and professional demeanor combined with an independent and pragmatic working style.
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills as well as excellent organizational abilities complete your profile.
Information at a Glance
Requisition-ID:  37575
Posting Job Location:  Waldkirch (bei Freiburg)
Full-time/Part-time:  Full-time
Contract Type:  Temporary

Contact: Gabriele Pontiggia

At SICK, we see people, not gender. 
We put great emphasis on diversity, reject discrimination and do not think in categories such as gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, age or sexual identity.