Senior Legal Counsel

Senior Legal Counsel

Darmstadt Vollzeit 56250 - 68750 € / Jahr (geschätzt) Kein Homeoffice möglich
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Auf einen Blick

  • Aufgaben: Biete umfassende rechtliche Unterstützung für unsere Automobilgeschäfte in Deutschland.
  • Unternehmen: Innovatives Unternehmen in der Automobilbranche mit internationalem Fokus.
  • Vorteile: Attraktives Gehalt, flexible Arbeitszeiten und Entwicklungsmöglichkeiten.
  • Weitere Informationen: Dynamisches Umfeld mit der Möglichkeit, internationale Teams zu unterstützen.
  • Warum dieser Job: Gestalte die rechtlichen Rahmenbedingungen für nachhaltiges Wachstum im EU-Automobilsektor.
  • Qualifikationen: LLB/LLM-Abschluss und 5-7 Jahre Erfahrung in der Unternehmensrechtsberatung.

Das prognostizierte Gehalt liegt zwischen 56250 - 68750 € pro Jahr.

About the job We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Legal Counsel to join our Germany subsidiary, providing end-to-end legal support for our automotive business operations.

You will be the key legal partner for cross-functional teams, safeguarding the company's compliance and interests in the German market.

About the Role As Legal Counsel for our German subsidiary, you will take charge of a full spectrum of legal work, from contract lifecycle management to dispute resolution and regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate closely with local and global teams to mitigate legal risks and support sustainable business growth in the EU automotive sector.

Core Responsibilities Contract Management Draft, review, negotiate and finalize a wide range of legal documents (including NDAs, dealer after-sales agreements, purchase contracts, cooperation MOUs, etc.).

Continuously optimize contract templates and streamline the contract management workflow to align with German commercial law.

Regulatory Compliance Risk Control Ensure the company's automotive business activities (covering product quality, environmental protection, data privacy, trade compliance, anti-bribery, etc.) fully comply with German and EU regulations (e. g., GDPR, WLTP, German Commercial Code HGB).

Conduct compliance supervision and provide timely legal guidance for business decision-making.

Dispute Resolution Legal Support Handle legal disputes including litigation, arbitration, and consumer claims; provide professional legal analysis and solutions.

Offer HR legal support (e. g., labor dispute resolution) in accordance with German Labor Law (Arbeitsgesetzbuch).

Partnership External Resource Management Participate in due diligence of potential business partners (e. g., dealer qualification compliance checks).

Select, manage and supervise external law firms to ensure cost-effective and high-quality legal services.

Intellectual Property Other Duties Assist in protecting the company's IP rights related to automotive R D, brand trademarks, etc.

Fulfill other legal tasks assigned by the management team.

Qualifications Requirements Education Qualification Hold an LLB/LLM degree from a recognized international law school.

German Bar Admission (Rechtsanwalt) or equivalent qualification is a strong plus; familiarity with German and EU automotive regulatory frameworks is a must.

Professional Experience 5-7 years of post-qualification experience in corporate legal practice, with expertise in general corporate law and dispute resolution.

Prior working experience in multinational manufacturing (especially automotive) companies is highly preferred.

Skills Competencies Fluent oral and written English and German.

Solid legal knowledge paired with sharp business acumen; capable of providing practical, result-oriented solutions.

Excellent communication, negotiation and cross-cultural collaboration skills (working with local teams, global stakeholders and government authorities).

Mature, proactive and self-driven; able to work independently under pressure with high integrity.

Requirements added by the job poster Authorized to work in Germany 5+ years of Legal Services experience 5+ years of experience in Legal

Senior Legal Counsel Arbeitgeber: Geely Auto Deutschland

Als Arbeitgeber bietet unser Unternehmen eine dynamische und unterstützende Arbeitsumgebung, die auf Zusammenarbeit und Innovation ausgerichtet ist. Wir fördern das Wachstum unserer Mitarbeiter durch kontinuierliche Weiterbildung und Entwicklungsmöglichkeiten, insbesondere in der spannenden Automobilbranche. Unsere zentrale Lage ermöglicht es Ihnen, Teil eines engagierten Teams zu sein, das sich für Effizienz und Qualität in der Beschaffung einsetzt, während wir gleichzeitig ein ausgewogenes Verhältnis zwischen Berufs- und Privatleben unterstützen.

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Vertragsmanagement
Rechtsanalyse
Streitbeilegung
Regulatorische Compliance
Kenntnisse im deutschen und EU-Recht
Verhandlungsgeschick
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