Lotus Cars builds world-class, high-performance and lightweight sports cars that are sold all around the world. 

Lotus Cars Europe B.V. is responsible for the Marketing, Sales and After Sales of the Lotus Cars products in the European region. To bring the company to the level we want it to be, we are looking for a Senior Legal Counsel in the Legal and Compliance Department to join us in our European HQ based in Amsterdam.

Summary:

The Senior Legal Counsel, in direct report to the Head of Legal and Compliance, will be the legal business partner to the European Team providing legal support for a diverse range of legal matters, especially related to Commercial law. 

Ideal candidates for this role will have strong business acumen and experience in continuous improvement and driving enhancements that benefit an organization. 

What you'll do:

• Provide advice on all legal matters to senior management and employees from several group companies.

• Draft and negotiate commercial contracts.

• Provide practical advice to business leaders on operational aspects and consumer protection legal matters, and on how to ensure compliance with these legal requirements across various consumer-facing channels.

• Identify and address Corporate Secretariat, data protection, competition and consumer regulatory issues in the region.

• Analyse potential legal risks to establish and implement solutions to mitigate those risks and achieve business objectives.

• Manage external law firms for specialised legal advice.

• Increase efficiency of legal operations by developing and maintaining procedures, guidelines, internal training.

What you'll bring:

• At least 7 years of experience in Dutch and EU commercial law managing teams and legal projects in a complex environment, ideally in automotive premium brand.
• Previous experience in supporting business partner as Dutch qualified lawyer able to provide in-house legal advice to a Dutch company and EU subsidiaries.
• Excellent communication/relationship building skills with an ability to influence at all levels both internally and externally.
• Excellent communication skills with a full proficiency in English. Dutch and any other additional European language is highly desirable.
• Team player who has a strong sense of ownership as well as collaborative and supportive.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills with a big picture vision.

What we offer:

• You'll be working in a great office location with a bar, restaurant, PlayStation and basketball court. Still missing something? Tell us.
  
• We provide a company car to make your commute smoother than a freshly waxed sports car.
• Enjoy your 25 holiday days, giving you ample opportunity to unwind, explore, or binge-watch your favorite shows.
• We work hybrid, meaning you will be in the office when necessary and you can work from home when you're needed there.
• We believe in taking care of ourselves, both inside and out. Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and our 250,- wellness allowance, you can invest in activities that make you feel good.
• Work with an international crew and experience a delightful blend of cultures, languages, and perspectives.

Additional Information:

• This role will be working from our Amsterdam office within our flexible working policy.
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the Netherlands without VISA sponsorship.

Our Company:

Group Lotus is a leading sports car manufacturer with a 75-year long history of iconic designs, groundbreaking engineering and legendary victories on the F1 track. Today we are transforming into a truly global performance car brand focused on the electrical future. In 2022 we launched the Eletre, the world’s first all-electric hyper-SUV, and in 2023 Emeya, our fully-electric Hyper-GT.  

As part of the Lotus team, you push boundaries. Those of the car industry and of your own. Every member of the Lotus family has some of the pioneering mindset of founder Colin Chapman in them. In Lotus Cars Europe we form a diverse and international team working from our European HQ based in Amsterdam.

We're not just a car company; we're a diverse mix of talent from all walks of life. At Lotus, we firmly believe that diversity and inclusion are not just buzzwords but essential pillars of a thriving and successful organization. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments during the interview process. If you require any special assistance or adjustments, please let us know in advance so we can ensure a fair and accessible interview experience. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone can thrive.

Do you want to know what Sophisticated, Rebellious and Pioneering mean for Lotus Cars Europe? Come and take a look at our career site and join the incredible adventure: 

Enjoy the ride!