Senior Legal Counsel (m/f/d) for the German and Eastern European Region, Bietigheim-Bissingen

The mission of the thermal systems business group is to develop and manufacture systems, modules and components to ensure thermal energy management of the power train and comfort for each passenger, during all phases of vehicle use. These systems help to significantly reduce fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and other pollutants and harmful particles from vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines. They also increase travel range and battery life for hybrid and electric vehicles. At the Front Office in Bietigheim-Bissingen we are supporting Sale- and Project activities and compose the interface between the customers Daimler and Valeo-internal departments at the development from Thermal Systems.

Missions

• You will manage the day-to-day legal matters of the Power Division in the Region and keep your Reports informed.
• You will manage corporate record keeping and governance at the Regional level.
• You will advise and counsel senior management on legal issues including the purchase and sale of goods and services, real estate, labor and employment, regulatory matters and litigation.
• You will be responsible for reviewing, drafting and negotiating a wide-variety of transactional documents, including general conditions of purchase and sale, development agreements, software and other technology licenses to name a few.
• You will manage outside counsel relationships, budgeting and spending with an emphasis on obtaining high quality legal services at a competitive cost.
• You will ensure that the Group’s legal policies and procedures are respected throughout your Region.
• You will develop and communicate legal policies and internal procedures, as necessary.
• You will ensure corporate files are properly maintained.
• You will ensure that the Group’s compliance rules and policies are applied and complied with.

Profile

• You are fully admitted to, or have the full capacity to be admitted, to the German Bar (two state exams) and have worked in an international setting.
• You have 8+ years’ experience, preferably with a combination of law firm and in-house
• practice.
• You are fluent in English and German.