Legal Counsel - Burgos, España - Clarios

Descripción

• Provide legal support and advice to the company on various legal matters for Clarios Spanish entities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Reports to the General Counsel EMEA with critical input from the Chief Legal Officer.
• This position is based in Burgos, Spain.
Key Responsibilities:
• Offer legal advice and support to various departments, including sales, procurement, human resources, finance, and marketing.
• Manage specific customer relationships as Business Partner identified by the GC EMEA.
• Review, draft, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements such as supply agreements, distribution contracts, procurement contracts, and other contracts relevant to the automotive industry.
• Advise on and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Provide practical, business-savvy counseling in all areas of commercial transactions.
• Assist in managing legal disputes and litigation matters, including working with external counsel and advising on strategy.
• Develop, implement, and maintain corporate policies and procedures.
• Support M&A and other corporate transactions, including conducting due diligence, drafting transaction documents, and coordinating with external advisors.
• Lead in updating forms, developing tools, playbooks, and processes.
• Provide legal training to employees to promote a culture of compliance and legal awareness.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in the contract review process and implement best business practices.
• Collaborate across regions with other members of the legal department, outside counsel, and other legal resources, taking the lead on project implementation.
• Offer general legal and compliance support to the business in Spain under the General Counsel EMEA's guidance.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• A Law degree (University / State examination or equivalent); admission to practice law in Spain is a plus.
• 3 years of transactional experience, preferably in the automotive/manufacturing industry, a reputable law firm, or a corporate legal department of a multi-national corporation.
• The ideal candidate will have demonstrated expertise in commercial transactions and Spanish labor/employment law.
• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills.
• Team player with a proactive approach, strong interpersonal skills, and a willingness to collaborate across departments.
• Ability to build positive relationships with management and other members of the legal team, influencing outcomes positively.
• Familiarity working within a matrix environment for multiple and diverse business functions and organizations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
• Experience managing external counsel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Spanish and English; additional languages are a plus.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks effectively, meet tight deadlines, and make sound judgment calls under pressure.
• Expertise in corporate law is a plus.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% of working time.
What we offer you:
As a technology leader with a strong brand like VARTA and OPTIMA, Clarios thrives on the creativity, capability, and fulfillment of its employees. Therefore, we offer individuals with drive and determination many compelling reasons to join us:
• The opportunity to work in an international environment for a global leader.
• A stable company with the resources to invest in its people.
• A place where your contributions will make a difference.
• Flexible and trust-based working hours.
• Attractive salary package.
About Clarios:


Clarios is the global pioneer in advanced, low-voltage battery technologies for mobility. We drive progress through increasingly smarter solutions for virtually every type of vehicle. With 16,000 team members in over 140 countries, we bring deep expertise to our Aftermarket and OEM partners, ensuring reliability, safety, and comfort in daily lives. We are committed to the planet with a strong ESG focus – promoting top-tier sustainability practices and advocating for them in our sector. We recover, recycle, and reuse up to 99% of our battery materials. Clarios is part of the Brookfield portfolio.