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

To bring the company to the level we want it to be, we are looking for a Senior Legal Counsel in the Group Legal Department to join us in our Global Commercial site based in Belgium.

What you'll do:

• Compliance team, reporting to the Head of Legal & Compliance.

• Act as a senior member of the Lotus Legal & Compliance team, working closely with the Head of Legal & Compliance to provide strategic legal support and commercial consultancy across the global business, with a primary focus on Europe.

• Support the commercial function by advising on a broad range of legal and strategic matters, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing a wide variety of commercial contracts, as well as communications with suppliers, distributors, and commercial partners.

• Advise on and manage a diverse portfolio of commercial arrangements, with particular focus on distribution, retail and aftersales agreements; IP licensing agreements; procurement agreements for the supply of goods and services; and related sales and distribution documentation, including compliance with EU data protection requirements.

• Collaborate closely with Lotus subsidiaries and external counsel across multiple jurisdictions to support global product compliance initiatives and corporate governance matters.

• Provide company secretarial support for European legal entities

What you'll bring:

Essential:

· Belgian or French -qualified lawyer, with around 5-7PQE.

· English speaking

· Excellent knowledge and demonstrable experience in all kinds of Distribution and Procurement Agreements.

· Excellent communication/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 with an ability to multitask.

· Autonomous, structured working method.

· Creative and result oriented.

· We are looking for a team player who has a strong sense of ownership as well as collaborative and supportive.

· Experience in an international environment is mandatory.

· Experience in commercial contracts and licensing is mandatory.

Desirable

· Experience as an in-house lawyer within a corporate group is strongly preferred.

· Experience in the automotive industry.

· Additional European languages like French or Italian.

· Plus would be a qualification in Italian Law

What we offer:

In addition to a competitive salary, you will have access to the following benefits:

• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays.

• Pension scheme access. 

• Annual bonus - non contractual.

• Family Friendly policies.

• Exclusive Employee discount, wellbeing and recognition platform #ForUSLOT.

This role will be based in Belgium.

The salary range is dependent on experience.

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.

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? Come and take a look at our career site and join the incredible adventure:

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