Legal Counsel Volvo Construction Equipment Brussels, Belgium

Volvo CE is a subsidiary and Business Area of the Volvo Group active in the development, production, marketing and sale of a broad range of construction equipment. 

Volvo CE’s Legal Department is now looking for a Legal Counsel to be based in Volvo CE’s Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium. Duties to begin as soon as possible.

Job Summary:

To support Volvo’s Strategic Business Plan and Core Values through the provision of legal services to Volvo CE Business Area on a global basis. 

The Legal Counsel will report directly to Volvo CE’s General Counsel. 

Extensive travel may be required.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide legal counsel and guidance to Volvo CE Business Area on applicable laws and regulations and legal risks associated with various alternative means for achieving business objectives;
• Manage wide variety of legal issues related to Volvo CE Business Area including drafting and negotiating contracts, distribution, sales and marketing matters, compliance, litigation and regulatory issues;
• Ensure the maximum protection of Volvo CE Business Area’s legal rights utilizing a broad familiarity with most major legal disciplines;
• Oversee the preparation and interpretation of legal reports, statements or other documentation;
• Manage relationships with outside legal service providers;
• Working in close cooperation with business colleagues in a Team/Office environment;
• Able to perform multiple duties effectively in a fast paced environment whether working autonomously or under direction.

Critical Competencies:

Volvo CE is looking for a dedicated and driven legal counsel with a strong commercial interest that is able to work autonomously and take responsibility but also able to be part of a team with proficient skills in negotiating and drafting contracts, solid experience and knowledge in M&A, distribution & competition law, compliance issues and strong analytical and problem solving skills.

Excellent skills required in verbal and written communications in English.

Minimum Experience:

Minimum of seven years’ experience as commercial lawyer required (either inside and/or outside counsel).

Job application shall be submitted not later than February 15, 2013.

For further information please contact:

Edvard Carleson, General Counsel, Volvo CE Brussels, email edvard.carleson@volvo.com, tel +32 2 482 50 92 or mobile +32 478 53 14 17.