Legal Counsel

at  Yokohama TWS

About Us: We are Yokohama TWS, a leading global supplier of tires and complete wheels for the agricultural, material handling, construction, motorcycles segments. We design and manufacture tire and wheel solutions made for the future. With a combination of value, safety and ease, our solutions provide a more productive and sustainable performance our customers demand. We pair the expertise and power of our global reach with the care and knowledge of local proximity. This brings innovation, technology and sustainability together to answer the specific needs of our customers. All while continuing to reduce our and their impact on the planet. Our people take ownership to deliver on this promise every day. We are a global Company with a local reach, operating in more than 50 Countries worldwide with 6.700 employees of 40 different nationalities, 14 state-of-the-art plants and 4 innovation centers. We are part of Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., a global leader in the tire industry with 860.5 billion yen in revenues (approx. 6 billion euro), over 28,000 people around the globe and with operations in more than 120 countries. If you have an entrepreneurial mindset, enjoy taking responsibilities and getting things done in the right way, join us! We are plenty of opportunities to grow and develop in a truly dynamic and easy-going environment.
In-house advisory and legal assistance to all YTWS legal entities with a focus on Italian matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting the Legal Team in legal research and analysis and monitoring of regulatory requirements;
• Drafting and reviewing legal documents and a variety of contracts/agreements ranging from manufacturing, commercial, etc.;
• Support the legal team in ensuring compliance;
• Assist in corporate governance matters, including managing board minutes and corporate filings;
• Assist in managing legal disputes, including handling pre-litigation matters;
• Contribute to the development and implementation of internal legal policies and procedures;

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A law degree and a strong academic record
• At least 1-3 years of experience in providing in-house legal services
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Experience in drafting and negotiating contracts;
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Experience in working at multi-national and corporate environment is an advantage

Skills:

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, precise, responsible, and flexible person.
• Intellectual curiosity sees dealing with a high level of uncertainty as an opportunity not as a limitation.
• Passion for legal work in a truly international atmosphere based in different locations.
• Teamwork, business acumen, customer focus

• Assisting the Legal Team in legal research and analysis and monitoring of regulatory requirements;
• Drafting and reviewing legal documents and a variety of contracts/agreements ranging from manufacturing, commercial, etc.;
• Support the legal team in ensuring compliance;
• Assist in corporate governance matters, including managing board minutes and corporate filings;
• Assist in managing legal disputes, including handling pre-litigation matters;
• Contribute to the development and implementation of internal legal policies and procedures