General Counsel

CEVT is here to make urban mobility enjoyable, smart, and sustainable. We fast-track innovation and transform ideas into pioneering technology solutions. Automotive is in our DNA and intelligent mobility is our core. We serve society with sustainable mobility solutions, both private and shared.
As part of ZEEKR and the Geely family, one of the most innovative and fastest-growing global mobility groups, our work comes to life in products and services from world-leading brands. CEVT was built by people from all over the world. We’re flexible, fast, and always in motion.

Are you a seasoned legal expert with a passion for navigating complex legal landscapes? Do you thrive in a dynamic and global environment where your strategic insights can drive organizational success? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

As the General Counsel at CEVT you will play a pivotal role in providing strategic guidance to our organization. You will be responsible for overseeing all CEVT’s legal matters and providing advice to the business teams and stakeholders within the company, making risk analysis to eliminate and mitigate legal risks. You will lead a team of legal, IP, and compliance professionals and ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.

In this position, you’ll be a member of the CEVT Management Team, reporting to the CEO.

Your main tasks and responsibilities:

- Provide expert legal, IP, and compliance advice to senior leadership and support strategic decision-making.

- Oversee all legal affairs, including contracts, litigation, intellectual property, and regulatory compliance.

- Monitor changes in laws and regulations affecting the automotive industry and ensure compliance.

- Draft, review, and negotiate complex contracts.

- Together with the respective business team, proactively identify and mitigate legal risks.

- Lead the team in delivering legal and governance services that are adequate, business-focused, solution-oriented, and cost-effective.

- Plan and manage the budget and headcount for the function, leading recruitment, and performance management.

- Handle any legal disputes or litigation that may arise.

- Collaborate with external legal counsel and partners as needed.

We think that you have:

- Well-documented and appreciated leadership qualities.

- A law degree from an accredited European law school/University.

- A documented experience as a General Counsel or a senior legal role within the automotive or software industry or equal.

- A documented and business-oriented legal experience within the commercial and corporate legal area.

- Strong understanding of automotive regulations, compliance, and industry trends.

- Proven track record of successfully managing legal teams.

- Exceptional negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.

- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

If you are a passionate legal professional with a deep understanding of the automotive/tech industry and a desire to make a significant impact, we invite you to join our team at CEVT.

Do you want to join us on our journey? Welcome, to contact us for more information:
Thomas Avasalu, Deputy IP General Counsel, thomas avasalu.cevt.se , + 46 721 84 38 76 for questions regarding the position.

Kristina Larsson Djokovic, Senior Recruiter, kristina.larsson@cevt.se, +46 72 988 85 44 for questions regarding the recruitment process.

Read more about our recruitment process here (https://career.cevt.se/pages/recruitment-process).

Last Application date: 2023-10-08

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

In the recruitment process for this role, a background check will be carried out for the final candidate.

Please note that due to GDPR, we can only accept applications sent through the recruitment system, not via email or other channels.

Working at CEVT
We are engineers, developers, and innovators from around the world. Joined together by entrepreneurship, our unique blend of Chinese and Scandinavian culture, and a belief in a smarter more sustainable future.

- Supportive and creative work environment

- 30 days of vacation and additional 8 days paid ATK- days annually

- Great office location at Lindholmen Science Park

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