The Company

We are Geely Auto Europe, part of Geely Holding Group, one of the world’s largest automotive groups. With a strong focus on innovation, advanced technology and sustainable mobility, we are committed to shaping the future of transportation and accelerating the transition towards intelligent and electrified mobility.

Our goal and vision are to accelerate the shift to fully electrified mobility. We are committed to driving the future of transportation with cutting-edge technology and a customer-centric approach.

The role

The Senior Legal Counsel will provide legal advice and support to Zeekr and Geely Auto EU sales subsidiaries, helping the business manage legal risks, meet regulatory requirements and achieve its commercial objectives.

The role covers commercial contracts, negotiations, corporate governance and legal risk management based on a broad area of EU regulatory requirements specific to auto-motive industry. Working closely with business stakeholders, senior management and Group functions, the Senior Legal Counsel will deliver practical, commercially focused solutions and operate independently with limited supervision, supporting multiple markets and business functions. The Senior Legal Counsel will provide legal support for both Zeekr and Geely Auto brands within Geely Auto Europe.

This is what you will do:

Provide strategic and operational legal advice to business stakeholders and management on a broad range of legal matters, supporting informed business decisions and protecting Zeekr and Geely Auto Europe’s interests.

Commercial Legal Matters: Draft, review, negotiate and manage commercial agreements and other legal documentation, ensuring appropriate contractual protections and alignment with business objectives.

· Manage localized distribution and dealership legal structures, and ensure strict compliance with rapidly evolving EU automotive, environmental, and consumer safety regulations.

· Support commercial negotiations and business transactions, working closely with relevant stakeholders to achieve effective outcomes while managing legal and contractual exposure.

Cross-Functional & Hands-On Advisory: provide rapid, daily legal advice to business teams, purchasing, product, sales operations, finance, and other teams across Europe.

Pan-European Regulatory Compliance:

· Navigate and advise on EU-specific automotive regulations, including warranty, vehicle type-approval frameworks, UNECE regulations (cybersecurity/software updates), and product safety/liability directives.

· Monitor antitrust and competition law developments, particularly regarding the Automotive Block Exemption Regulation (MVBER), ensuring commercial strategies remain compliant.

· Interpret and communicate relevant laws, regulations and legal developments, assessing their potential impact on the business and recommending appropriate actions.

· Support the development, review and implementation of legal policies, procedures, templates and guidelines to promote consistency, efficiency and effective risk management.

· Monitor changes in the legal and regulatory environment across relevant markets and advise stakeholders on implications for business operations and commercial activities.

· Contribute to cross-functional and regional projects, applying broad legal expertise and sound judgment to address complex challenges and support business needs.

· Support group-wide and cross-brand legal initiatives as required by HQ, and collaborate actively with HQ legal teams and other relevant departments to ensure consistent, coordinated responses across brands and markets.

To be successful in the role you will demonstrate:

· Education & Qualifications: Master’s degree in Law (LL.M. or equivalent) from an EU jurisdiction. Fully qualified to practice law in at least one EU member state.

· Experience: Minimum of 8–10 years of post-qualification legal experience, with at least 3–5 years dedicated to the automotive, mobility, or IoT manufacturing sectors.

· Regulatory Expertise: Strong working knowledge of EU competition law, vehicle type-approval, and consumer protection laws.

· Commercial Acumen: Extensive experience negotiating high-value, cross-border supply chain agreements and managing complex distribution networks.

· Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to advise senior leaders and explain complex legal matters clearly.

· The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and handle sensitive matters with integrity and discretion.

· Experience supporting multiple brands, entities or jurisdictions within an international group structure is an advantage.

· Excellent command of English is required; fluency in Dutch and/or German is an advantage.

· High levels of integrity, discretion and professional accountability, combined with an open mind and a solution-oriented approach to resolving problems.

To thrive at Geely Auto Europe we believe that you have the courage to lead with trust and care and you don’t mind getting your hands dirty. You are highly innovative and have a great ability to adapt and perform in a constantly changing, fast-paced, highly demanding work environment. Like us, you believe it’s important to have a passion to work in an international and multicultural environment with the desire and ability to embrace the diversity of people, perspectives, and styles.

Apply today, we will perform ongoing selection during the application period. We look forward to hearing from you.

Please note that due to GDPR regulations we can only accept applications sent through the recruitment system, not via email or other channels. We do not accept applications submitted by external recruitment companies.