We are seeking a Legal Counsel for our Europe Legal Team at the European Regional Centre. This role will serve as a practical and business-oriented legal partner for our European regional distributor business and the Netherlands-Belgium-Luxembourg NSC business, while also supporting project legal work, subsidiary legal needs, dispute resolution, contract template development, and regional regulatory monitoring.

About the Company

GAC MOTOR Europe was established in March 2024 in Amsterdam and is part of the Guangzhou Automobile Group, a major player in the automotive industry with around 100,000 employees and a strong commitment to innovation and customer service.

The Role

As a Legal Counsel, you will collaborate closely with the HQ Legal Department, the Europe Legal Team, business teams, and external counsel. This hands-on role requires expertise in commercial contracts and negotiations, as well as the ability to provide clear, practical legal support in a rapidly evolving automotive market.

Responsibilities

• Act as a legal business partner for the European regional distributor business, providing practical legal support on distribution, sales, aftersales, warranty, spare parts, and commercial policies.
• Support the Netherlands-Belgium-Luxembourg NSC business with legal needs related to local sales operations, fleet business, procurement, and marketing.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts, including distribution agreements, service agreements, and NDAs.
• Provide legal input on project structure, risks, and contract arrangements for short-term legal projects.
• Offer legal support to European subsidiaries in the absence of their Subsidiary Counsel.
• Assist in dispute resolution matters and support the Legal Supervisor in managing major disputes and regulatory investigations.
• Plan and enhance the European regulatory monitoring mechanism.
• Conduct the development and optimization of contract templates and legal processes.

Requirements

• Legal education in Dutch or Belgian law, with a Master’s degree preferred.
• Fluency in English and Dutch is mandatory; knowledge of French is a plus.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant legal experience, preferably in an international legal environment.
• Strong experience in commercial contract drafting and negotiation.
• Familiarity with automotive distribution and regulatory issues is advantageous.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and bonus structure above market standards.
• Additional benefits including commuting and lunch allowances.
• 30 days of annual leave plus public holidays.
• Opportunities for rapid career advancement in a dynamic environment.

Join us in building a world-class legal team at GAC MOTOR Europe. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out via gaci_eu_gmo@gac-international.com.