Job Description

What’s in it for you?

•    A pivotal legal role in a dynamic, fast-evolving international company
•    A collaborative and inclusive work culture that encourages initiative and responsibility
•    The opportunity to work on cutting-edge mobility projects with a strong sustainability focus
•    Opportunities for personal development and growth within a fast-growing international mobility player
•    A multicultural environment with global exposure and travel opportunities
•    An attractive salary package with extensive fringe benefits (company car, group and hospitalisation insurance, meal vouchers, etc.)

What your future may hold

As Legal & Compliance Manager, you will play a key role in supporting Astara Western Europe and the broader Astara Group in all legal matters, acting as the go-to legal expert within the organisation. Reporting both locally and to the Chief Legal Officer of the holding company, Astara, you will:
•    Provide proactive legal advice to the business across a broad range of topics in an international setting
•    Draft, negotiate, and review commercial contracts such as service agreements, sales and purchase agreements, financial contracts, general terms and intra-group agreements (loan agreements, transfer pricing agreements)
•    Stay on top of new laws and regulations, including block exemption developments, and assess their impact on business operations
•    Handle compliance and GDPR-related matters
•    Assist in corporate housekeeping and ensure timely fulfillment of legal and financial obligations for Astara Western Europe and its affiliates
•    Manage and develop the legal database, templates, and contract management systems
•    Coordinate and manage litigations in collaboration with external counsel
•    Select, instruct, and supervise local law firms
•    Promote legal awareness and ensure teams understand their contractual responsibilities and the commercial impact of their actions

Your skillset

•    Master’s degree in Law
•    Fluent in Dutch and English (written and spoken)
•    A minimum of 8 years of professional experience, gained in an internationally oriented law firm or in-house in a multinational company, preferably in a similar industry
•    Solid expertise in contract law and commercial legal advisory
•    Strong communicator with commercial awareness and a pragmatic mindset
•    Comfortable working in a multicultural environment and open to occasional travel within Europe

Our Client

Astara is a global mobility company with more than 40 years of experience in redefining the way people move. Operating in 19 countries with a diverse team of over 3,000 professionals from 50+ nationalities, Astara is a leader in both automotive distribution and innovative mobility services. The group generates over €5 billion in annual revenues. The company’s portfolio goes far beyond vehicles: Astara offer flexible mobility solutions including ownership, subscription, and B2B/B2C services, all powered by their own digital platform.

Astara Western Europe NV, part of the Spanish-based Astara Group, serves as the importer for several prominent automotive brands in the Belux, Germany, and Central Europe regions. These include Hyundai, Suzuki, Maxus, SsangYong, MG, Isuzu, Silence, Microlino, Mitsubishi and Nissan. The company is committed to driving digitalisation and sustainability in mobility and continuously develops new distribution models to meet modern challenges.

Interested?

Apply immediately via the website or contact Sylvie Gerlo for more information.
Contact Sylvie by mail: sylvie.gerlo@youconnect.be or call +32 486 93 09 93.
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