Valeo is a tech global company, designing breakthrough solutions to reinvent the mobility. We are an automotive supplier partner to automakers and new mobility actors worldwide. Our vision? Invent a greener and more secured mobility, thanks to solutions focusing on intuitive driving and reducing CO2 emissions. We are leader on our businesses, and recognized as one of the largest global innovative companies.
Job Summary: Provide legal support to Valeo Group entities in various countries across multiple jurisdictions (including but not limited to Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Hungary, Romania). The role will involve providing general corporate legal advice, contract negotiations, policy development, stakeholder management, conflict resolution, strategic planning, business acumen, leadership, public speaking, communication, research, etc. The ideal candidate should have experience in international law firms or in-house departments of multinational companies, be fluent in German and English, and possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
Job Responsibilities:
1. General Corporate Legal Advice: Advise on various corporate legal matters for group entities in different countries, including entity setups, corporate governance, shareholders’ agreements, employment laws, data protection, litigation strategy, etc.
2. Contract Negotiations: Drafting and reviewing commercial contracts such as supply agreements, distribution agreements, procurement contracts, non-disclosure agreements, sales terms, etc.
3. Policy Development: Develop policies and procedures for Valeo Group entities in line with local regulations and global standards, covering areas like anti-bribery & corruption, export control, data privacy, cybersecurity, etc.
4. Stakeholder Management: Act as a liaison between Valeo Group entities and external parties, including government authorities, regulators, suppliers, customers, NGOs, industry associations, etc.
5. Conflict Resolution: Identify potential conflicts within the organization and resolve them through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or litigation where necessary.
6. Strategic Planning: Support the implementation of the legal department's strategic plan, which includes risk assessments, budget forecasts, resource allocation, project management, etc.
7. Business Acumen: Understand the business operations and goals of Valeo Group entities and provide practical solutions to legal issues while considering their impact on the business.
8. Leadership: Manage internal teams, external counsel, and other stakeholders effectively by setting clear objectives, managing workloads, ensuring timely reporting, and fostering collaboration.
9. Public Speaking: Present legal updates, training sessions, and compliance programs to employees, management, and external audiences.
10. Communication: Prepare clear and concise reports, memorandums, presentations, and correspondence for both legal and non-legal audiences.
Job Qualifications:
1. Education: Law degree from a reputable university, preferably with additional qualifications in European or International law.
2. Experience: Minimum 5 years of post-qualification experience in a leading law firm or in-house legal department of a multinational company, ideally in the automotive sector.
3. Languages: Fluency in German and English is essential; proficiency in French, Italian, or another relevant language would be an asset.
4. Skills: Excellent analytical, drafting, negotiation, problem-solving, time management, and communication skills are required. Strong leadership abilities, strategic thinking, and business acumen are also essential.
5. Other: Adaptability, flexibility, independence, reliability, proactivity, and teamwork are highly valued traits. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is assumed.
Job:
General counsel / Deputy
Organization:
National General Counsel
Schedule:
Full time
Employee Status:
Regular
Job Type:
Permanent contract
Job Posting Date:
2025-09-10
Join Us !
Being part of our team, you will join:
- one of the largest global innovative companies, with more than 20,000 engineers working in Research & Development
- a multi-cultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration
- more than 100,000 colleagues in 31 countries... which make a lot of opportunity for career growth
- a business highly committed to limiting the environmental impact if its activities and ranked by Corporate Knights as the number one company in the automotive sector in terms of sustainable development
More information on Valeo: https://www.valeo.com