Legal Counsel EMEA Region (m/f/d)

About Us
BorgWarner is a global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions. We are a company of innovators and independent thinkers that bring together talented employees, meaningful work and amazing technology in a unique environment. At BorgWarner, we constantly work towards our vision of a clean and energy-efficient world.
Our Culture
BorgWarner promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive environment, honors integrity, strives for excellence, commits to responsibility for our communities and the environment, and builds on the power of collaboration. We believe the health and safety of our employees are a top priority.
Career Opportunities
We manage talent as seriously as we manage our businesses and encourage you to learn about our proud history, strong culture, technologies, and vision for the future. We offer positions locally and globally with over 80 locations in 19 countries.
If this position energizes you and you feel you can help us achieve our mission and vision, you are invited to submit an application for consideration.
You may see the list of requirements and feel you do not meet all of them. However, remember that BorgWarner thinks differently. If your qualifications align with the majority of those outlined in this job description, we encourage you to apply and share your experience and skills with us.
Job Purpose
To provide practical legal support to the company’s business operations, with a focus on commercial contracts, corporate governance, compliance and regulatory matters. The role identifies and helps mitigate legal risks, supports strategic business initiatives, and supports coordination with external counsel to enable commercially sound and compliant decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Support the negotiation, drafting and review of customer and supplier commercial agreements, standard terms and conditions and non-disclosure agreements
Research legal questions and prepare initial analyses and practical recommendations on operational legal and policy matters, including commercial contracts, corporate governance, compliance and warranty issues
Cultivate and maintain channels of communication with key legal and business affairs personnel. Support the execution of the Company’s key global and regional strategic objectives and policies
Anticipate legal and regulatory risks facing the business and identify appropriate solutions to proactively support mitigating those risks
Assist in implementation of the Company’s compliance and training programs
Support the engagement and coordination of external counsel on assigned matters, including gathering information, monitoring deliverables and escalating issues as needed
Travel regionally as necessary to support meetings with European clients, business stakeholders and external counsel
Perform other duties consistent with the role’s professional expertise and assigned level of responsibility
What we are looking for
Successfully completed law studies (Master, 1st and 2nd state examination or equivalent)
Two years of work experience as a commercial lawyer or in-house counsel in a manufacturing industry, preferably automotive industry
Practical experience in commercial contracts, IT law and corporate matters
Good knowledge in AI and commercial technology law
Fluency and ability to conduct business in the English and German languages
Readiness to work in a multinational organization coupled with a desire to learn and a curiosity for uncovering innovative solutions to issues
Organizational skills, structured approach to work and a high degree of initiative
Ability to multi-task and prioritize efforts
Strong interpersonal and communication capabilities, positive team spirit
Highest level of ethics, values and personal integrity
What we offer
Flexible working hours
Individual development opportunities
Company pension plan
Employee discounts at selected partner companies
International working environment
What we believe
Inclusion - We value diversity in people, ideas, and experiences.
Integrity - We believe in transparency, authenticity, and depend on each other to deliver what we promise.
Excellence - We contribute to our developments by seeking knowledge and sharing information.
Responsibility - We care about our local communities and the global environment.
Collaboration - We are one BorgWarner.
Do you want to play a key role in shaping the future of mobility?
Then apply online via our career portal www.borgwarner.com/careers.
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