Head of Operations Legal

4 weeks ago

Washington, Washington, D.C., United States ZF Group Full time

Req ID 68285 | OSS Washington, United States

Head of Legal Operations

Go fast, take a chance, come grow with us
Passive Safety Systems (Division R) is carving out from ZF's current portfolio to become an independent company. This will allow the Division to further grow and expand its market position in safety restraint technologies by involving external investors. Our footprint already includes ~45,000 employees in 20countries in 44 locations and 2022 sales exceeded €4.5 billion. Establishing a solid resource foundation for independency is key to future success to become the #1 market leader. Our mission is to help protect people on the road with innovative state-of-the-art inflatable restraint, seat belt and steering wheel systems technology.

Now is your opportunity to shape the future of passive safety technologies together with us

Role Objective:

The Head of Legal Operations is responsible to drive all global legal activities and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and strategic goals. This position will be located in Washington, Michigan (USA) and report directly to the General Counsel.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Set the Legal strategy and resource strategy to deliver functional excellence as trusted and valuable business partner and enabler.
  • Deliver advisory services to support strategic business initiatives.
  • Ensure proper corporate governance structure within Legal/Governance Function.
  • Manage the legal risks and exposure for the Company, encompassing relations across all internal and external stakeholders (e.g., customers, suppliers, regulatory authorities, employees).
  • Support Compliance Organization as Deputy Compliance Officer (or as agreed with Compliance Head) to promote the ethical behaviors mandated for legal compliance and adherence to the ZF Way, Values and Principles, support compliance investigations, and trainings.
  • Develop an accountable and talented expert organization, passionate to deliver Legal & functional excellence.
  • Manage All 3 Regions of Legal support, including Regulatory and Litigation matters.
  • Managing a small team of product safety/litigation support specialists.

Education:

  • Juris Doctor degree with license to practice law in the State of Michigan required.

Experience and Skill Set:

  • Proven experience as Senior Legal Counsel with a minimum of 10 years in business/automotive environment required.
  • Excellent knowledge and understanding of corporate and commercial law and procedures required.
  • Self-motivated and confident individual, able to manage a large and diverse workload. Expert level leadership capabilities: position has 3 to 5 direct reports and ~10 in reporting line, globally.
  • Independent, thorough, and commercially minded but always conscious of acting in an ethical manner in the best interests of ZF.
  • Possess confidence and gravitas, capable of working both autonomously and as part of a cross-disciplinary and global team.
  • Able to deal with a demanding internal client base, including by handling multiple matters simultaneously and by meeting tight deadlines when required.
  • Analytical skills and creative problem solving.
  • Organizational and interpersonal skills respecting our internal values.
  • High degree of professional ethics and integrity.
  • Strong negotiation and presentation skills.
  • Business and solution-oriented mindset.
  • Proactive, organized, and accuracy with attention to detail.
  • Safety conscious and flexible.
  • Be able to work in a high dynamic organization and to work under pressure.
  • English fluency required. Outstanding communication skills required.
  • Travel: 0%-30% No regular travel expected but could be necessary domestically/internationally at times.

Be part of our ZF team as Head of Legal Operations and apply now

DIVERSITY COMMITMENT:

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generation mobility, safety, sustainability and social justice.

With four generations across 118 nationalities in 41 countries, ZF combines a unique variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. Together, we solve problems, drive innovation and shape next generation mobility.

Our company is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with us and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please contact us. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. ZF is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran

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