Legal Director EMEA

Supporting Aptiv’s business in the region, handling commercial and transactional activities, litigation and dispute resolution, corporate matters, special projects and a diverse range of other exciting legal matters. The role will be based in our German Headquarter in Wuppertal. This position will report to the Vice President, General Counsel – EMEA, who is based in Dublin, Ireland.

Your role:

General Counseling

Advise and collaborate with business teams and other support functions on a wide range of legal issues, including commercial, litigation and dispute resolution.

Serve as the regional lead and coordinate with corporate legal specialty teams to ensure that a consistent and appropriate approach to relevant specialty areas is adopted in EMEA.

Commercial

Advise key stakeholders on contracting with customers, suppliers and other third parties, including drafting, review and analysis of contractual terms.

Develop strategies for contracting with customers, suppliers and other third parties that maximize contractual benefits and minimize risk.

Analyze and resolve warranty, pricing and other disputes with customers, suppliers and other third parties.

Corporate and Compliance

Manage legal support for corporate work with respect to a portfolio of Aptiv subsidiaries in EMEA.

Advise and collaborate with other functions on compliance and investigation matters, including whistleblower cases.

Your background:

Qualified to practice as an attorney in Germany

7-8+ years of experience as an attorney advising multinational organizations on complex global matters and transactions.

Sophisticated law firm experience

Experience working in a corporate legal environment with increasing levels of responsibility preferred

Ability to handle a variety of complex legal matters and identify, anticipate, and develop solutions-oriented strategies that mitigate legal risks, while achieving commercial objectives

Ability to work well independently and lead on projects as part of a global team that manages international transactions and projects in a fast-paced environment

Experience working on matters involving “cutting edge” technology

Ability to serve as a business partner and build consensus on complex legal and business issues while viewing legal issues through a business lens

Excellent oral and written communication skills in German and English

Aptiv Benefits:

Our working style: flexible work environment

Learning, professional growth and development in a world-recognized international environment.

Access to internal & external training, coaching & certifications.

Recognition for innovation and excellence.

Opportunities to give back to the community

Why join us?

You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs

You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents