Legal Counsel (m/f/d)

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We are looking for

Legal Counsel (m/f/d)

at one of our locations in EMEA region - in Germany (Pfullingen or Hausen im Wiesental)

To strengthen our international Legal Team, we are looking for a committed and hands-on Legal Counsel (m/f/d) with a focus on the automotive industry. This is a permanent position supporting the Global Counsel across a broad range of legal matters, particularly in the European region (with a focus on Germany). The role is especially suitable for candidates with a degree in Business Law (LL.B. or Master's) and several years of professional experience in an international environment.

Your tasks:

• Review, draft, and negotiate contracts within the automotive supply chain (e.g., supplier agreements, quality agreements, development contracts, NDAs, consortium agreements).

• Support the implementation and compliance with data protection regulations (especially GDPR), particularly in relation to group-wide data flows and HR-relevant topics.

• Corporate housekeeping and legal support for the European subsidiaries of the automotive group.

• Ideally: legal support for environmental and sustainability topics (e.g., IMDS, REACH, VerpackG, CSRD), especially in response to OEM requirements.

• Legal research and assessment of legislative changes, especially EU regulations impacting the automotive industry.

• Collaboration with departments such as Procurement, Sales, Engineering, and HR, and support in communication with OEMs, customers, and authorities.

• Completed university degree in Business Law (LL.B., LL.M., or equivalent). Second State Exam not required but welcomed.

• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in the legal department of an automotive supplier or manufacturing company.

• Strong knowledge of German contract law, product liability law, and the regulatory framework of the automotive industry.

• Knowledge of data protection law (GDPR) and environmental law is an advantage.

• Structured, solution-oriented working style and high level of personal responsibility.

• Languages: German - native, English - fluent (business proficiency).

• Readness for a business trips within Germany (20%)

  Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with customer-specific contract requirements (e.g., OEM T&Cs, global sourcing models).

• Knowledge in compliance, whistleblower protection, and internal risk management.

• Experience in supporting restructuring, product relocations, or M&A in the automotive sector.

Our offer:

• Close collaboration with the Global Counsel and active influence on legal processes within the group

• An international, dynamic automotive environment with development opportunities

• Cooperation with leading OEMs and supply chain partners

• Permanent employment contract

• Corporate benefits program with many attractive offers

• Possibility of a job bike

• Company fitness offer throughout Germany

• Globally operating group of companies

• Flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes

• Independent and autonomous work

Are you interested?

We are looking forward to receive your application. If you have any questions in the meantime do not hesitate to contact us. Please apply online in English and use our web portal at voltaira.recruitee.com.

Contact person: Anastasiia Masliuk

anastasiia.masliuk@voltaira-group.com