Head of Corporate and Operational Legal (m/w/d)

As a global leader in passive safety system solutions, ZF LIFETEC pursues a clearly defined strategy to further enable growth in sales and profitability. At the same time, the brand stands for a high level of safety for vehicle occupants. Our strategy is aligned with the megatrends in the automotive industry: The development focus is on assisted and autonomous driving, including the shift towards smart future vehicle interiors, the trend towards electrification and meeting increasingly strict safety regulations worldwide, which require additional passive safety applications.

For ZF LIFETEC, keeping people safe is more than just a business activity. It is a mission to ensure that the world gets and remains a safe place to live for years to come. Learn more about our mission and values here:

• Ensure proper corporate governance structure within Legal/Governance Function including proper documentation of directors, officers, approvals and protocols.
• Supports the ZFL Board of Management (Geschäftsführung) and the Supervisory Board (Aufsichtsrat) to fulfill their managerial duties and supervisory activities
• Supports the ZFL Finance and Treasury teams with legal advice on financing topics
• Set the Legal strategy and resource strategy to deliver functional excellence as trusted and valuable business partner and enabler with regard to Operational Legal tasks
• Deliver advisory services to support strategic business initiatives
• Support VP Governance to manage the legal risks and exposure for the Company, encompassing relations across all internal and external stakeholders (e.g. customers, suppliers, regulatory authorities, employees)
• Support Compliance Organization as Deputy Compliance Officer (or as agreed with Compliance Head) to promote the ethical behaviors mandated for legal compliance and adherence to company policies; support compliance investigations; training
• Develop an accountable and talented expert organization, passionate to deliver Legal & functional excellence
• Manage All 3 Regions of Legal Support and Corporate Governance

• Proven experience as Senior Legal Counsel in business / automotive environment
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of corporate and commercial law and procedures
• Self-motivated and confident individual, able to manage a large and diverse workload
• Independent, thorough and commercially minded but always conscious of acting in an ethical manner in the best interests of ZF Lifetec
• Possess confidence and gravitas, capable of working both autonomously and as part of a cross-disciplinary and global team
• Able to deal with a demanding internal client base, including by handling multiple matters simultaneously and by meeting tight deadlines when required
• Strong negotiation and presentation skills
• Analytical skills and creative problem solving
• Organizational and interpersonal skills respecting our internal values
• Strong written and verbal proficiency in English and German

• Innovative Impact: Shape the future of safety with life-saving technology that truly matters.
• Dynamic Workplace: Thrive in an agile, collaborative environment where every idea counts.
• Culture of Excellence: Be part of a team with over 60 years of high standards and groundbreaking achievements.
• Growth & Empowerment: Advance your career with strong support for personal and professional development.