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Together, we move the world—we’ve been doing it for over 100 years. At MAHLE, as a leading international development partner and systems supplier to the automotive industry, we pursue the objective of making mobility more efficient, more environmentally friendly, more convenient, and more economical. As part of our dual strategy, we are working both on the intelligent combustion engine for the use of hydrogen and other nonfossil fuels and on technologies for fuel cells and e-mobility.
MAHLE generated sales of €11.3 billion in 2025. Employing just under 65,000 people at 127 production locations and 11 technology centers, the company is represented in 28 countries. (as at: 12/31/2025). Join our MAHLE team! #weshapefuturemobility
We move the world - together. As an international leading development partner and supplier to the automotive industry, we at MAHLE are passionate about develoing innovative solutions for climate neutral mobility of tomorrow.
Your Contribution
As Head of Legal Automotive (f/m/d), you will lead the global automotive legal function and ensure effective legal support for all business units. In this role, you will further develop structures, processes, and standards in line with the company’s strategic direction and act as a key partner to the business on complex legal matters.
Disciplinary and functional leadership as well as further development of the Automotive Legal team
Strategic development of the automotive legal function, including processes and standards
Legal advice to business units, group companies and management board in national and international commercial and antitrust law
Review, negotiation, and drafting of complex contracts with customers, suppliers, and technology partners
Management of litigation and disputes, including steering of external law firms
Development and implementation of contract templates and general terms and conditions
Preparation of complex legal matters and development of pragmatic, business-oriented solutions
Delivery of trainings for business units and management
Close collaboration with internal stakeholders (e.g. purchasing, sales, engineering, quality) and international legal teams
Your Experience & Qualifications:
Fully qualified lawyer with two above-average state examinations
Several years of professional experience in the automotive environment (OEM, supplier, or consulting)
Strong expertise in customer and supplier contracts, product liability, claims/litigation, and antitrust law
Proven leadership experience
Business fluent German and English
Confident and professional presence in an international environment, combined with a structured and independent working style, strong business acumen with an entrepreneurial mindset, and excellent communication and collaboration skills
Our Offering
We will provide a collaborative environment working on exciting assignments, along with ongoing personal & career development opportunities.
We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!
After receiving your online application, the interview process will typically be, a screening call followed by Personal Interview(s).
#DiversityMatters is diverse – and we see that as a great advantage! We welcome applications with diverse experiences, backgrounds, and identities.
Do you have any questions?
+49 711 501-14076
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Facts about the jobEntry level: Management
Part- / Full-time: Full Time
Functional area: Legal & Insurance
Department: Services
Location:
Stuttgart, DE, 70376
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Company: MAHLE International (DE)
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Closing date for applications
Don't waste any time, apply while the position is online.
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Your future at MAHLE
As a team player and someone who thinks ahead, you can deploy all your skills with us. In cooperation with colleagues from different countries and areas, you contribute in designing the mobility of the future. When selecting MAHLE, you choose trend-setting technologies and strategies. Are you interested in working with us and developing efficient and environmentally-friendly solutions, optimising existing products, and turning innovative ideas into reality? Then MAHLE is the right address for you.
Shape the future with us.
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