Legal Counsel - EMEA (f/m/d)

On January 22, 2025, Aptiv announced its decision to separate its EDS division to form two separate independent companies:https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/aptiv-announces-intention-to-separate-its-electrical-distribution-systems-business/

Electrical Distribution Systems (EDS) is a leading global provider of low voltage and high voltage electrical architectures for automotive and commercial vehicle markets. EDS engineers and manufactures a full range of power and signal distribution systems, including the high-speed data and

high-power electrical systems needed to build feature-rich, highly automated and electrified vehicles.

EDS's differentiated design and development capabilities enable the optimization of vehicle architecture systems and thereby reduce vehicle weight, mass, and costs for OEM customers. EDS's full range of low voltage and high voltage power, signal, and data distribution solutions uniquely position the business to enable the increasing demand for feature rich, higher contented vehicles that require optimized vehicle architectures, including electric vehicles ("EV"). As EV penetration continues to outpace the growth in global vehicle production, EVs represent a key growth market for EDS.

YOUR ROLE

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 that a consistent and appropriate approach to relevant specialty areas is adopted 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 advise to different stakeholders.

YOUR BACKGROUND:

• 7+ years post qualification experience (PQE)
• Sophisticated law firm experience
• Qualified to practice as an attorney in Germany.
• Experience as an attorney advising multinational organizations on complex global matters
• Experience working in a corporate legal environment with increasing levels of responsibility preferred
• 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 well independently and manage global, complex projects, often involving cross-functional teams guide on projects as part of a global team that manages international in a fast-paced environment
• 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 work on and oversee legal and compliance technology platforms
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in both German and English; additional language skills a bonus

Why join us?

• You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs
• You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents

Aptiv Benefits:

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

Apply today, and together let's change tomorrow!

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Client-provided location(s): Wuppertal, Germany

Job ID: Aptiv-J000687328

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-10-20T20:10:21