Lead Counsel Energy (m/f/d) - EMEA and APAC (EMAP)

TE Connectivity, a global industrial technology leader, is looking for a senior commercial lawyer to take on the role of Lead Counsel for Energy in the EMAP region. The position is filled on site in Ottobrunn, Germany, and hands you the chance to guide senior business leaders while steering the regional legal team as the Energy business grows, particularly in areas like network automation and renewables.

The successful candidate will report to the global Lead Counsel for Energy and sit on the EMAP leadership team, partnering with the Vice President and General Manager to shape strategic legal initiatives. Fluency in English is required, and proficiency in another major European language is preferred, reflecting the cross-border nature of the work and travel involved.

TE Connectivity describes itself as a broad, planet-spanning player with tens of thousands of people driving safer, sustainable and connected technologies. The company notes substantial global coverage, with approximately 80,000 employees (including more than 7,500 engineers) across roughly 140 countries, and a broader profile of more than 90,000 employees (including 10,000 engineers) in about 130 countries. This role suits someone who enjoys cross-functional collaboration, complex contracting, and helping a growth-focused energy business manage legal risk on a regional scale.

Making sense of the daily legal work in EMAP

In practice, you’ll provide hands-on legal support across a wide range of commercial matters for TE’s Energy business in EMAP, from sales and procurement to operations, licensing and service agreements. You’ll structure, review and negotiate sophisticated contracts, including tender arrangements with major utilities in the region, ensuring they align with business goals and compliance standards.

Beyond contract work, you’ll act as a trusted advisor to internal clients, building proactive, practical legal guidance into daily decision-making. You’ll promote compliance with applicable laws and TE policies, help design robust controls, and identify and mitigate risk. You’ll advise on product liability and warranty concerns, oversee related litigation and coordinate with outside counsel when needed, and participate in dispute resolution and due diligence for transactions, integrations and post‑acquisition activity. Collaboration with colleagues across the TE Law Department, continuous improvement of contract review processes, and leadership development within the Energy team are also part of the job.

The must‑have foundations, with a look at the nice‑to‑haves

• Be an attorney eligible to practice in at least one EU jurisdiction or in England
• Bring 10+ years of broad commercial legal experience from a top law firm or multinational company
• Show a proactive, energetic approach that helps anticipate and address business and legal risks
• Demonstrate the ability to manage multiple requirements and stay composed under pressure
• Have experience running projects and leading cross‑functional teams
• Experience in the power sector is preferred
• Be willing to travel, roughly 10–25% of the time, including international trips

Nice-to-haves include a background in energy topics such as network automation and renewables, strong English skills with additional European language abilities, and prior leadership experience within a regional legal function.

Pay, benefits and practical details you can count on

TE emphasizes a competitive total compensation package, with a base that aligns to market norms and performance-based bonus plans. The package also features health and wellness incentives, an employee stock purchase program, and opportunities to engage in community outreach and employee resource groups. The role is onsite in Ottobrunn, Bavaria, Germany, and travel of about 10–25% should be expected, including international travel. The role requires eligibility to practice law in an EU jurisdiction or England, and English fluency is mandatory, with proficiency in another major European language preferred.

Advice for applicants

Lead your resume with the core credential the role demands: your energy-focused commercial legal experience and your track record running cross‑functional projects in the energy space, especially any work with utilities on complex contracts or tenders.

Prove you meet the must-haves by highlighting a decade of general commercial legal work in top settings, concrete examples of managing multiple simultaneous requirements, and evidence of leading teams or projects across borders. If you have power sector exposure, call that out clearly with a short, concrete example.

Prepare to discuss real-world disputes, product liability or warranty scenarios, and how you’ve balanced legal risk with business goals. Have a story ready about guiding a regional team or collaborating with outside counsel to resolve a high-stakes issue.

Ask a smart question about the EMAP energy growth plan, specifically how network automation and renewables are shaping regional legal priorities and how the regional team collaborates with the global energy group to align on risk, compliance and strategy.