EXPLORE YOUR NEXT CHAPTER
Legal Counsel (f/m/d)
Yazaki
Source: Headcount Labs · original listing ↗
Job data: Headcount Labs, ODbL 1.0. Job descriptions belong to their employers.
Source date: 10/19/2026
About this role
Founded in 1929, Yazaki is a Japanese full service supplier of wire harnesses, electronics and connection systems enabling vehicle electrification, connectivity, and autonomy integration. More than 235,000 committed and highly motivated employees in 45 countries make us one of the most successful international automotive suppliers. Join the EMEA Group of a global and family-owned company committed to being environmentally friendly in every aspect of its business, contributing to society, and inspiring trust. To strengthen our team, we are looking for a Legal Counsel (f/m/d) in our offices in Cologne. What will you do: • Preparation, drafting, review and negotiation of commercial agreements and other commercially relevant legal documents within the EMEA region. • Ensure consistency and compliance with internal policies and applicable laws including industry-specific regulations across multiple jurisdictions. • Identify and mitigate legal risks in commercial transactions and business partnerships within the EMEA region. • General legal advice on all commercial transactions to business functions (e.g., Sales, Purchasing). • Cooperation and communication with external law firms for professional legal advice within the EMEA region. • Monitoring of new legal developments/obligations relevant to the business of the Yazaki EMEA Group. • Preparation and implementation of legal training to business functions. • Resolving commercial conflicts or disagreement with business partners through negotiations or mediations. • Support in the preparation, commencement and/or conduct of commercial legal disputes and claims in and out of court. Your profile: • Master's Degree in Law and qualification to practice as a fully qualified lawyer. • Minimum 3-5 years of professional experience in commercial and general business law matters. • Experience gained in an international law firm and/or a multinational company environment. • Solid knowledge of international commercial law and good understanding of related legal fields such as Corporate Law, Intellectual Property Law, and Real Estate Law. • Strong understanding of commercial contracts, legal risk management, and regulatory frameworks in an international business environment. • Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to manage stakeholders across different functions and countries. • Analytical mindset combined with a pragmatic, structured, and solution-oriented approach to work. • Ability to work independently while maintaining high attention to detail and accuracy. • Professional presence and strong intercultural awareness, enabling effective collaboration in a global organization. • Fluent English language skills; additional language skills such as German or French are considered an advantage. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. • Ability to effectively manage conflicts, collaborate with diverse stakeholders, and thrive in a dynamic business environment. We are happy to consider applications from professionals located in Belgium and Netherlands. At Yazaki, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for everyone which extends to all aspects of the employment relationship. We are looking forward to receiving your application and to get to know you. Please apply by clicking the 'Apply Now' button. We wish you all the success in your application! Ps. Didn't find what you are looking for? Take a look at our careers page! Be careful though, you might find your next dream job.