Senior Legal Counsel, Germany(A185161)

Xiaomi Technology; München; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned technology company is seeking a passionate Legal Counsel for its European Automotive Business Line based in Munich. The successful candidate will provide legal advice, draft and negotiate contracts, and support various departments, leveraging extensive experience in the automotive sector. Proficiency in both German and English is essential, with the possibility to grow into a team leader role managing additional counsels across Europe.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with German Bar Exam.
• Minimum 4 years of in-house experience in the automotive industry.
• Fluent in German and English.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on laws and regulations.
• Draft and negotiate contracts.
• Create guidelines, policies, and templates.
• Review marketing materials and campaigns.
• Communicate with regulatory authorities.
• Manage disputes and external counsels.
• Collaborate with finance, tax, sales, and HR teams.
• Coordinate with HQ Legal Team.

Skills

Legal Advice and Research

Contract Drafting and Negotiation

Communication

Commercial Acumen

Proficiency in German and English

Education

German Bar Exam (Second State Examination)

Job description

We are looking for a passionate Legal Counsel responsible for our European Automotive Business Line in a highly dynamic and international environment. The position will be based in Munich (Germany).

You will support the automotive business of Xiaomi with your proven expertise and pragmatic, business oriented and pro‑active advice.

The position is the first of its kind in Europe dedicated to Xiaomi's Automotive Business Line. Therefore, we are looking for an experienced generalist who has rich experience in the automotive industry (preferably OEM). The ideal candidate may develop into a team leader role managing additional Legal Counsel across Europe supporting Xiaomi´s European Automotive Business Line.

Responsibilities

• Legal Advice and Research on Laws and Regulations.
• Draft, Review and Negotiate a wide variety of national and international contracts.
• Drafting of Guidelines, Policies and Templates.
• Review of Marketing Material and Marketing Campaigns.
• Communication with Regulatory Authorities.
• Coordination of disputes and claims, including managing external counsels.
• Support and advice to the finance, tax, sales and HR department.
• Liaise with the HQ Legal Team.

Candidate Profile

• German Bar Exam (Second State Examination).
• Minimum 4 years of experience gained as an in‑house lawyer in the automotive industry.
• Full proficiency in German and English.
• Strong commercial sense and pragmatism.
• Being able to prioritize and handle tight deadlines.