Legal Counsel

About Changan

Changan Automobile, one of the world's leading automotive manufacturers from China, brings a rich heritage and global reach to the European market. With a presence in Europe since the early 2000s through design and R&D centers, Changan has now established its European headquarters in Munich, marking a new commitment to the region. Operations across multiple European markets will begin in 2025, introducing Changan's vehicle lineup that blends European design excellence with advanced Chinese technology. Driven by innovation and quality, Changan is excited to deliver intelligent, stylish, and sustainable mobility solutions tailored for Europe.

About the Role

As a legal counsel, you will be responsible for managing the company's legal and compliance work independently to support the launch of the Changan brand in Spain.

This role requires a hands-on approach as we scale the business from the ground up. As the legal counsel, you'll have the unique opportunity to rise your planning, network and professional skills to establish the legal and compliance structure in Spain. This will be aligned with and supported by the teams in EU Headquarter-Germany and China.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for reviewing, negotiating various business contracts of the company, as well as the formulation and optimization of contract templates;
• Provide legal support for the company's daily business, reporting to the EU headquarter regularly and implement relevant requirements;
• Responsible for handling various lawsuits, arbitrations and possible legal disputes of the company;
• Support the set-up of legal compliance system, including but not limited to the compliance policy, contract management, etc. Particularly focus on data compliance, anti-trust and anti-unfair competition, employment compliance.
• Responsible for legal research in Spain and relevant legal & compliance training
• Responsible for expand the local legal resources, including but not limited to set up relationship with law firms, institutes, etc.
• Provide legal support for Changan Spain subsidiary incorporation and relevant administrative registration, license, etc.

Qualifications

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