Legal Counsel (f/m/x)

Mercedes-Benz.io; Lisboa; Híbrido; EUR 40 000 - 70 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A leading automotive digital solutions company is seeking a legal advisor to provide guidance across various legal areas. The role requires a strong background in corporate and IP law, with at least 3 years of experience. The successful candidate will work within a flexible environment, either remotely or from the Lisbon office. The company values integrity and self-organization, offering competitive perks and development opportunities.

Serviços

Health insurance for you and your family

Life insurance

Language training courses

Proactive self-development in international trainings

Flexible working arrangements

Qualificações

• At least 3 years of legal experience, ideally in-house or in an international law firm.
• Current registration with the Portuguese Bar Association.
• Ability to prioritize multiple time-sensitive projects.

Responsabilidades

• Provide legal advice and guidance across various areas of law.
• Research and analyze existing and proposed laws and regulations.
• Draft and negotiate contracts with stakeholders.

Conhecimentos

Corporate law expertise

IP law knowledge

Fluency in English

Labor law understanding

Strong communication skills

Formação académica

BSc or MSc degree in Law

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Overview

Mercedes-Benz.io invites you to join a tribe of digital enthusiasts focused on igniting and building digital solutions for Mercedes-Benz. We offer flexibility: you can work from our office in Lisbon or remotely from anywhere in Mainland Portugal. We occasionally organize company events and gatherings, and your presence may be required for certain team events.

We value attitude and action. We aim to challenge the status quo and hire unique people to join our Tribe of digital enthusiasts.

In this role you will

• Provide legal advice and guidance across various areas of law to our Managing Directors
• Be the go-to person in the company for legal interpretation and counsel
• Research and analyze existing and proposed laws, statutes, and regulations
• Proactively identify and mitigate legal risks
• Draft, negotiate, and review contracts with internal and external stakeholders
• Be a key contributor to our bi-national Legal & Compliance Team, collaborating with colleagues in Legal, Compliance, and Data Protection
• Support the People & Culture Team on labor law matters, including disciplinary procedures and internal investigations
• Advise and support our Purchasing and Finance teams on commercial law and contract negotiations
• Liaise with external legal counsel on complex legal issues
• Represent the company in litigation, arbitration, court proceedings, and interactions with public authorities
• Serve as a contact person for legal and compliance matters within the Mercedes-Benz Group and its corporate structure
• Share your expertise through consultations, workshops, and training sessions

Job Requirements

To succeed you need

• A BSc or MSc degree in Law
• At least 3 years of legal experience, either as in-house counsel or in an internationally operating law firm
• Current or previous registration with the Portuguese Bar Association
• Strong expertise in corporate law and legal procedures
• Excellent knowledge of IP law, data protection law, and Portuguese labor law or local tax regulations
• An agile and cooperative mindset with the ability to work independently, without daily supervision, as well as in teams
• Strong organizational skills to manage and prioritize multiple time-sensitive projects
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal issues clearly to all levels of the organization
• A high degree of professional ethics and integrity
• Fluency in English, as a significant portion of the work will be conducted in English
• Experience in a digital work environment or the IT sector (a plus)

You will be happy with

• No top-down hierarchy. We trust in your self-organization
• Colleagues that are as smart, hardworking and driven as you
• An open-minded and informal culture with the backing of a giant company like Mercedes-Benz
• iPhone, MacBook Pro or Dell (your choice) and noise-cancelling headphones
• Health insurance for you and your family
• Life insurance
• Proactive self-development in international trainings and conferences
• Language training courses
• Brand connection perks
• Much more cool stuff

This is what our process looks like

• Screening call with our Recruiter to discuss motivation and experience
• Technical interview (about 1 hour)
• Final interview (about 1 hour)
• Decision

What you’ll need to know about us

Mercedes-Benz.io develops software and technology for the digital platforms of Mercedes-Benz. Our main products are the Mercedes-Benz website worldwide, the e-commerce platform, digital services, and aftersales solutions. We have a fantastic team with people from all over the world. English is the main working language. Mercedes-Benz.io is an equal opportunities employer. We believe that diverse experiences and a broad collective perspective lead to a better company culture and better products.