Lotus Cars builds world-class, high-performance and lightweight sports cars that are sold all around the world.? Lotus Cars USA is responsible for the Marketing, Sales and After Sales of the Lotus products in the US region. To bring the company to the level we want it to be, we are looking for a Legal Counsel in the Legal Department to join us in our US HQ based Texas
Summary:
We are looking for a Legal Counsel/Senior Legal Counsel to join the Lotus Legal & Compliance team. The role will be based in Texas USA but will also be an integral part of Lotus' Global Legal Team
What you'll do: You will be a member of the legal and compliance team at Group Lotus, providing overall support and consultancy within the commercial aspect of the Global business. You will be supporting the commercial business, advising on a variety of legal and advisory matters, as well as drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of contracts, communications with suppliers and customers, authorities and other stakeholders. Practice areas will include a wide range of commercial contracts, with a primary focus on auto dealer network development, project finance, data privacy, agency and distributorship, competition law, consumer law protection, and regulatory compliance issues. Collaborate with other Lotus subsidiaries as well as external counsels across multiple jurisdictions in ensuring global compliance. What you'll bring: English-qualified solicitor. Excellent knowledge and experience in at least two of the following areas: Agency and distributorship, consumer law protection, competition law, intellectual property and dispute resolutions. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with an ability to influence at all levels both internally and externally. Strong negotiation skills in both domestic and cross-border transactions. Well organised and efficient. Ability to multitask and prioritise in a fast-paced environment. Autonomous, structured working method. Coachable, sharp, and inquisitive. We are looking for a team player who has a strong sense of ownership and is both collaborative, and supportive. Experience in an international environment is mandatory. Experience in complex Intellectual Property matters is mandatory. What we offer: We believe in compensating all our talented employees fairly. Ask us, and we can tell you upfront what our? salary package would look like. We provide? a company car?scheme to make your commute smoother than a freshly waxed sports car.? Enjoy your 25 vacation days , giving you ample opportunity to unwind, explore, or binge-watch your favourite shows. We work hybrid , meaning you will be in the office when necessary and you can work from home when you're needed there. Dental care Life insurance Medical savings plan Accident insurance Disability & vision Additional Info: This role will be working from our US HQ in xxxx within our flexible working policy. Candidates must be eligible to work in the USA without VISA sponsorship. Experience as an in-house lawyer within a corporate group is strongly preferred Experience in the automotive industry is preferred Experience in corporate law is desirable. 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 our fully-electric Hyper-GT Emeya. ?By 2026 Lotus will produce three more all-electric lifestyle models that change the game.
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 USA we form a diverse and international team working from our xxxxx (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 Group Lotus, we firmly believe that diversity and inclusion are not just buzzwords but essential pillars of a thriving and successful organization.?Read more here: Equity, Diversity & Inclusion in Lotus Cars.
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