Senior Legal Counsel (automotive)

Requirements:

• Fully Licensed Russian Lawyer with at least 4 years experience in an international law firm and/or company within the Automotive Industry.
• Broad knowledge in several legal fields related to automotive business in Russia.
• Experience from working abroad and/or international educational background preferred
• Strong relationship management and client satisfaction
• Excellent command/highly proficient in spoken and written Russian and English language
• Mobility required

Responsibility:

• Legal advice and support to company.
• Contractual relationships as well as the handling of warranty claims and legal disputes, including recommendations in accordance with the interest of the employer.
• Together with the managers in charge of the business and in cooperation with external counsels; Review, negotiate and manage the respective contracts, including all accompanying legal documents and amendments.
• Legal documents systematization, registration and maintenance, including data base maintenance and timely initiation of contract prolongations.
• Developing and providing input to regional organizational structures, best business practices, policies and processes (including training and communication) in order to optimize resource allocation, support company- and business needs, increase efficiency and reduce risks.
• Developing and strengthen relationships with regional business partners.
• Communication and negotiation with external parties (customers, public authorities, external counsels etc.).
• Handling litigations and taking part in settlement negotiations.
• Internal consulting on legal matters.
• Monitoring of changes in legislation and timely informing the employer.
• Translation / verification of translation of legal documents from/to English language.
• Provide training and education of business people for relevant topics.
• Any other duties in accordance with the legislation, the needs of the employer and the discretion of the Head of HR & Legal.

Legal services are delivered through a matrixed team. The Senior Legal Counsel will functionally report to the respective legal leadership functions outside Russia and will be embedded in the global legal team.