Commercial Legal Counsel

<p><em>Studies show that women and underrepresented groups often hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. At Stegra, we’re building an impact-driven, sustainable company - and we need a diverse, inclusive team to make it happen.</em></p><p><em>If you share our passion but don’t meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the perfect fit for this role, or another as we grow.</em></p><p>At Stegra, we’re not just building a plant, we’re proving that sustainable industry is possible. And to do that, we need people like you.</p><p>Join a team where safety comes first. Where we support each other, learn as we go, and make space for everyone to grow and contribute. This is your chance to be part of something big - while being closer to nature and leading a balanced, purposeful life.</p><h5><strong>Commercial Legal Counsel</strong></h5><p class="isselectedend">Stegra is seeking a Commercial Legal Counsel to join our Legal team and play a key role in supporting one of Europe's most ambitious industrial transformation projects. Reporting to the Lead Counsel Corporate Commercial & Construction, you will work closely with commercial and operational teams across the business, providing pragmatic legal advice that enables growth, manages risk, and supports critical business decisions.</p><p class="isselectedend">This is an opportunity for a commercially minded lawyer who enjoys being close to the business and taking ownership of complex transactions. You will be trusted to lead contract negotiations, advise stakeholders across multiple functions, and contribute to the development of scalable legal processes in a fast-paced and evolving environment.</p><p>As Stegra continues to grow, the role offers significant exposure to a broad range of commercial matters, close collaboration with senior stakeholders, and the opportunity to help shape how legal support is delivered within a rapidly expanding international organization.</p><h5 class="MsoNormal"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></h5><p class="MsoNormal">As a fast-growing company with cross-over functions between teams, the scope of this role will evolve, however, core responsibilities include:</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span>-</span> <span>Independently drafting</span>, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements, including supply, sales, logistics, and other key contracts.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span>- </span>Advising internal stakeholders on commercial risks, liability exposure, and contractual terms.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span>- </span>Collaborating with sales, procurement, business development, logistics, and other commercial teams to support business execution<span>.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span>- Translating complex legal issues into plain-language, actionable guidance for non-legal stakeholders.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span>- Maintaining and improving standard contract templates and playbooks to streamline the contracting process.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span>- </span>Monitoring developments in commercial law and ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span>- </span>Preparing summaries and reports on contract status and risks for stakeholders and management.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span>- </span>Delivering training and guidance to business teams on legal fundamentals, standard terms, and contract best practices.</p><h5 class="MsoNormal"><span><strong>Minimum Qualifications</strong></span></h5><p class="MsoNormal">We are looking for candidates who meet the following <span>criteria:</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span>- Master of Laws (LL.M. or equivalent) with strong academic credentials.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span>- 3–5 years of relevant commercial law experience, ideally combining top-tier law firm and in-house legal work.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span>- Demonstrated ability to independently manage the full lifecycle of commercial transactions, from term sheet stage through initial drafting, negotiations, and final execution.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span>- </span>Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities in a commercial law context.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span>- </span>Effective negotiation and communication skills with a strategic, <span>commercially-minded approach</span>.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span>- A collaborative team player with the ability to build trusted relationships across cross-functional business teams.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span>- </span>Fluency in English (written and spoken); additional languages are a plus.</p><h5 class="MsoNormal"><span>What Will Set You Apart:</span></h5><p class="MsoNormal"><span>-Exposure to supply chain, logistics, or procurement agreements, or experience advising in an industrial, manufacturing, or similarly asset-intensive sector.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span>- Knowledge of IP and IT-related commercial agreements, including software licensing and data-sharing arrangements.</span></p