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Full-time
postgraduate degree
Posted 3d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Provide legal advice to European departments and lead the preparation and negotiation of various contract types with suppliers and customers. Represent the company in legal disputes and collaborate with cross-functional teams to mitigate legal risks.
Requirements
Requires a Master's degree in law and at least 5 years of experience in a corporate legal department or international law firm, preferably in the automotive or industrial sector. Must be fluent in German and English and willing to travel 30-40% of the time within Europe.
Full job description
Job Posting Title
Senior Counsel - Europe (m/w/d)
Job Description Summary
• The Senior Counsel-Europe (m/w/d) provides legal advice to all departments based in Europe and adds value to the business by leading preparation and negotiations of multiple contract types • European business travel will be approximately 30-40% of working time, in order to engage with leadership, manufacturing sites, customers, suppliers and project teams • In addition, the position-holder will cooperate with external counsel, Associations and governmental bodies
The position can be filled either in Lohmar or in Langen (Hessen).
Job Description:
Handle legal matters affecting the company in the European region by giving advice to the business, typically on matters concerning civil, commercial, competition and/or labor law
Draft, review and negotiate various contract types with suppliers, customers and other business partners
Act as direct contact person for advice to Finance, Engineering, Commercial, and Procurement departments
Enforce contractual and non-contractual claims, defend against third-party claims; conclude (out-of-court) settlement agreements following internal approvals
Collaborate with cross-functional project teams including representatives from HR, Commercial, Operations, Engineering and Procurement in a fast-paced environment
Represent the company in legal disputes; protection of the company’s interests; exclusion/mitigation of risk exposure
Support legal aspects of project in Europe as assigned by manager; contribute to workstreams and cooperate with external counsel
Investigate and resolve complex or critical issues in a timely and effective manner; support HR on individual or collective labor law topics and other potentially sensitive cases
Creation and implementation of training materials on multiple legal topics to enhance cross-functional cooperation and awareness of stakeholders
Support roll-out of company-wide programs and initiatives, provide guidance to the business
Required Skills and Education
Masters Degree in law or equivalent (preferably in Civil Law)
At least 5 years’ professional experience in a corporate legal department or international law firm, ideally in the automotive, manufacturing or industrial sector
Sound knowledge of the legal framework in supply chain, procurement, general civil and contract law
Robust experience in contract drafting and negotiating
Experience in managing cross-functional stakeholders
Strong hands-on mentality, high willingness to perform, high sense of responsibility, comfortable in high-paced environments
Communication skills, sociability and confidence in making recommendations
Ability to proactively identify issues and provide solutions with the necessary sensitivity and confidentiality
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Mobility for business travel (30 – 40% of working time)
Fluent German and English language skills, knowledge of an additional European language is an advantage
About Dauch:
Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more.
On February 3, 2026, Dauch Corporation (formerly American Axle & Manufacturing) acquired Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries – GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy. Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. Follow us at @DauchCorp or learn more at Dauch.com.
Offices: One Dauch Drive, Detroit, MI 48211-1198, US
On February 3, 2026, Dauch Corporation (formerly American Axle & Manufacturing) acquired Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries – GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy. Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. Follow us at @DauchCorp or learn more at Dauch.com.
Offices: One Dauch Drive, Detroit, MI 48211-1198, US