Legal Counsel - EMEA (f/m/d)

Aptiv Wuppertal, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Legal Counsel - EMEA (f/m/d) – Aptiv

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On January 22, 2025, Aptiv announced its decision to separate its EDS division into two independent companies. EDS is a leading global provider of low‑ and high‑voltage electrical architectures for automotive and commercial vehicle markets, offering a full range of power, signal, and data distribution solutions.

Responsibilities

• General Counseling
  • Advise and collaborate with business teams and other support functions on a wide range of legal issues, including commercial, litigation and dispute resolution.
  • Serve as the regional lead and coordinate with corporate legal specialty teams to ensure a consistent and appropriate approach to relevant specialty areas in EMEA.
• Commercial
  • Advise key stakeholders on contracting with customers, suppliers and other third parties, including drafting, review and analysis of contractual terms.
  • Develop strategies for contracting with customers, suppliers and other third parties that maximize contractual benefits and minimize risk.
  • Analyze and resolve warranty, pricing and other disputes with customers, suppliers and other third parties.
• Corporate and Compliance
  • Manage legal support for corporate work with respect to a portfolio of Aptiv subsidiaries in EMEA.
  • Advise and collaborate with other functions on compliance and investigation matters, including whistleblower cases.
• Employment and Litigation
  • Provide strategic legal counsel on employment matters across EMEA.
  • Lead and manage disputes and litigation from start to resolution and provide advice to different stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 7+ years post‑qualification experience (PQE).
• Experience at a sophisticated law firm.
• Qualified to practice as an attorney in Germany.
• Experience advising multinational organizations on complex global matters.
• Experience working in a corporate legal environment with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Ability to handle a variety of complex legal matters and identify, anticipate, and develop solutions‑oriented strategies that mitigate legal risks while achieving commercial targets.
• Ability to work independently and manage global, complex projects, often involving cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to serve as a business partner and build consensus on complex legal and business issues while viewing legal issues through a business lens.
• Ability to oversee legal and compliance technology platforms.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in German and English; additional language skills a bonus.

Benefits

• Flexible work environment.
• Learning, professional growth and development in a world‑recognized international environment.
• Access to internal & external training, coaching and certifications.
• Recognition for innovation and excellence.
• Opportunities to give back to the community.

Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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