Legal Counsel

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 Company legal entities with a focus on EMEA.


Job and personal requirements:


• University Degree in Law


• At least 5 years of experience in providing full scope of in-house legal services


• Experience in working at multi-national and corporate environment


• Organizational, communication and influencing skills (“ Trusted Adviser” proven track records)


• Excellent English language skills • Teamwork, business acumen, customer focus


Tasks and responsibilities: 


• Legal support in IPR registration and disputes


• Templates and legal standards


• Support in contracting, i. e. drafting, reviewing and commenting of various types of contracts, both client and vendor


• Support in other legal areas, such as the civil law, corporate matters, employment law and regulatory compliance


• Taking part in (regular) internal reporting processes (including monitoring legislative changes in specific law areas


• Employment law in cases where legal expertise is required


• Contribution to the internal knowledge management system


• External Counsels - Co-ordination of work handled by approved external counsels; other counsels’ involvement where appropriate