Head of Department - General Legal Counsel / Syndikusrechtsanwalt & Compliance Officer (m / f / d)

HYUNDAI MOBIS; Eschborn; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading automotive company seeks a Head of Department - General Legal Counsel & Compliance Officer to lead its legal and compliance strategies across Europe. Bring your expertise in the automotive sector, and take on a strategic role that shapes the company's direction while developing your career within a dynamic environment.

Leistungen

Flexible working arrangements

Long-term career growth opportunities

Modern office amenities

Secure underground parking

Monthly meal vouchers

Company pension plans

Corporate benefits including gym discounts

Qualifikationen

• 7+ years of experience in the automotive industry or a comparable sector.
• Business fluent in German and English.
• Ability to lead a remote team and establish strong working relationships.

Aufgaben

• Lead legal and compliance team across various legal areas including commercial, antitrust, and corporate.
• Identify legal risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Implement training programs and enhance existing compliance systems.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Cultural Sensitivity

Innovative Thinking

Strategic Business Partnering

Legal Risk Management

Ausbildung

Fully Qualified German Lawyer

Jobbeschreibung

To strengthen our European headquarters in Frankfurt am Main, we are currently looking for a

Head of Department - General Legal Counsel & Compliance Officer (m / f / d)

About us

MOBIS Parts Europe N.V. is the European branch of Hyundai MOBIS, a worldwide leading supplier of genuine parts and accessories in the automotive field. Alongside Hyundai Motors and Kia Motors, Hyundai MOBIS is one of the largest companies within the Hyundai group. MOBIS Parts Europe N.V. is responsible for the entire aftersales business of genuine parts and accessories for Hyundai and Kia in Europe.

Your profile

• Preferably fully qualified German lawyer (“Volljurist”), or comparable qualification in another European country.
• 7+ years of professional experience in the automotive industry or a comparable sector.
• Experience in all relevant legal areas of automotive business.
• Business fluent in German and English.
• Cultural sensitivity and experience in developing a team in a challenging environment.
• Strong leadership skills, especially for leading a remote team in a dotted-line structure.
• Ability to position the Legal & Compliance Department as a strategic business partner.
• Business management understanding combined with legal expertise.
• Innovative thinking and ability to develop a vision for the department.
• Establish and maintain a strong working relationship with the Regional Legal & Compliance Europe team and implement unified approaches.
• Lead the legal and compliance team across various legal areas: commercial, antitrust, contract, product liability, civil, European regulatory, corporate, competition, IT, IP, and coordinate external legal consultants.
• Manage corporate matters, draft, review, and negotiate contracts.
• Support the legal team with general legal inquiries and represent MOBIS Parts Europe externally.
• Identify legal risks in business activities and develop mitigation strategies, adopting a business-oriented legal counsel approach.
• Contribute to creating an aligned European legal strategy by collaborating closely with the Regional Legal & Compliance Europe team.
• Implement training programs for colleagues in Frankfurt and other locations.
• Identify opportunities for improving legal processes, including contract review, drafting, negotiation, strategic counseling, and claims management.
• Continuously review and enhance the existing compliance system by implementing new measures.
• Coordinate with affiliates globally for mutual support and aligned legal and compliance strategies.
• Develop and lead the company-wide data protection initiatives in collaboration with the Data Protection Officer.
• Support the professional development of each legal team member.

What we offer you

• Become an integral part of an international company focused on cutting-edge automotive technologies.
• Take on a strategic role that influences the company's direction in the automotive sector.
• Long-term career growth and development opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements supporting work-life balance.
• Modern office with amenities such as a table tennis room, thinking room, and fully equipped meeting rooms.
• Cafeteria with daily snacks and fresh fruits; monthly meal vouchers.
• Secure underground parking for bikes and cars.
• Excellent public transportation links.
• Various corporate benefits, including gym discounts.
• Regular company events, team dinners, and sports competitions.
• Additional benefits like company pension plans and access to LinkedIn Learning.