You will be responsible for

Provide comprehensive legal advice as a corporate lawyer and generalist
Handle a broad range of legal matters arising within a research and development environment
Support business units and act as a trusted legal partner for all departments on legal issues
Focus areas are labor law and contract law, while also covering areas such as intellectual property, IT law, licensing, R&D agreements, corporate law
Represent the company in court in matters
Respond flexibly to changes in the company’s strategic direction and consequently to new priorities in the relevant areas of work
Draft legal opinions and prepare, review and negotiate contracts and legal documents in German and English language (e.g. employment contracts, NDAs, license agreements, development agreements, cooperation agreements)
Collaborate with external lawyers and partners

Who we are looking for

Fully qualified lawyer
Minimum 3 -5 years of relevant professional experience in labor law or in the automotive industry
Excellent understanding of business contexts and the ability to deliver practical legal advice; interest in technical matters and processes
Experience working in complex, multinational corporate environments and the ability to balance legal risks with business needs
High level of independence, initiative, and a pragmatic, hands-on approach
Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with non-legal stakeholders and to influence internal and external partners, including legal advisors
High level of intercultural competence; experience working with Asian cultures is an advantage
Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken, with the ability to apply precise legal terminology

We look forward to your detailed application.