Job Description

AUTO1 is a leader and innovator in leveraging the structured finance market to create best-in-class solutions for buying, selling, and financing used cars. As we continue to expand our captive and structured finance activities across new products and jurisdictions, we are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join our team.

What we offer

• More than 90 different nationalities make up for a truly international and diverse working environment
• We offer discounts on well-known brands like Flaconi, Bosch, Apple and Sky, as well as special offers on used cars for you, your family and your friends
• Your work-life balance and working from home are part of our culture, so we offer you working from home options, flexible working hours and 26 days of vacation.
• Stay Mindful! We believe that mental well-being is crucial for your personal and professional success. Release tension with free access to Headspace!

• Act as a strategic legal business partner on financing and regulatory matters, supporting the expansion of captive finance activities into new products and jurisdictions.
• Collaborate closely with the Structured Finance team and external advisers on the negotiation, execution, and ongoing management of financing transactions (public and private ABS, static pool as well as warehouse facilities).
• Review, draft, and negotiate transaction documentation, ensuring alignment with internal policies and legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements.
• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of all financing documentation, and effectively communicate key obligations, risks, and limitations to internal stakeholders.
• Advise on regulatory frameworks applicable to financing activities, ensuring compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Support the monitoring and management of existing financing structures and related legal obligations.

Qualifications

• Law degree.
• Fully qualified lawyer with at least 3 years of relevant professional experience in finance, structured finance, or capital markets (public and private ABS, static pool as well as warehouse facilities).
• Strong knowledge of financing transactions and legal documentation.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally and communicate complex legal concepts clearly to non-legal stakeholders.
• Experience in multi-jurisdictional environments is highly desirable.
• Expertise in banking law and related regulatory matters is a strong advantage.
• Experience with English law ABS transactions and/or Italian Law 130 transactions is a plus.
• Leadership experience.
• Fluency in English and German is required; knowledge of another European language is a plus.

Additional Information

Why AUTO1 Group?

• Shape the perceptions of some of Europe’s fastest-growing automotive brands
• Lead transformation with real business impact – shaping brand narratives that move millions
• Thrive in a collaborative, ambitious, and continuously evolving environment
• Be at the forefront of creative and AI-driven brand communication in Europe’s most innovative automotive retail group

Ready to set a new bar for automotive brand storytelling? Apply now and let’s drive the future of AUTO1 Group together.

Contact:

Catalina Tear

At AUTO1 Group we live an open culture, believe in direct communication, and value diversity. We welcome every applicant; regardless of gender, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual identity, disability, or any other non-merit factor.

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