Data Protection, Digital & Purchasing Support, Legal Section Manager

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Main Tasks & responsibilities

In the context of the AMIEO region, the Legal Section Manager will – under the supervision of the Assistant General Counsel for Distribution, New Technologies and Purchasing:

  • Support legal matters in Europe relating to Data Protection (in conjunction with AMIEO DPO), Digital and Connected Services – providing strategic advice, supporting business on contracts,  T&C / ToU, Privacy notices, etc;
  • Reporting key legal issues and hot topics arising within the related scope of Legal function;
  • Support cybersecurity incident response team in Europe;
  • Support procurement activities (including within the scope of IS-IT, Sales & Marketing, After Sales, Brand & Customer Experience, Customer Quality & Dealer Network Development, HR & General Affairs, Cybersecurity);
  • Advice on strategic management of key suppliers;
  • Advise on Autonomous Drive legal aspects;
  • Work closely with the other Nissan Legal team members to share information and best practice to ensure consistent legal approach and to relay information that would support their local activities;
  • Deliver legal training sessions on relevant topics to Business, Purchasing functions;
  • Ensure that Legal team’s deliverables are provided on time and escalate any issue to the Assistant General Counsel in a timely manner;
  • Provide regular updates to the Assistant General Counsel;
  • Coordinate junior members of the legal team within the Data privacy, New Tech and Purchasing,
  • Perform any other legal tasks, as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications

  • LLM/Master 2 or any other equivalent Law Degree
  • 5 to 10 years of experience as an in-house legal department preferably or in a law firm with a generalist profile in business/commercial law and regulatory topics; preferably in an international environment;
  • Strong knowledge in Data privacy regulations and practice;
  • Strong knowledge in contract drafting and negotiation (including purchasing contracts, complex IS/IT agreements and partnership agreements);
  • Experience in New Technologies (IoT, Connected Services, Data Protection), marketing communication, and endorsement / sponsoring would be appreciated;
  • Ability to work with various departments in a cross-functional manner and on projects covering several countries in particular with Purchasing and Compliance departments;
  • High sense of coordination, organization and logistics;
  • Strong sense of pragmatism with the ability to multi-task;
  • Creative problem-solving, strong general business orientation and curiosity
  • Focused on results delivery;
  • Outstanding communications and drafting skills in English and the ability to explain complex issues in plain English to business functions.

At Nissan, we believe that the differences among us – differences in race, gender, age, mindset, religion, people with disabilities and much more – make us stronger and equip us to better serve our customers and communities. We are committed to creating positive change that ensures transparency and inclusivity throughout the career journey, in order to build teams that create a sense of belonging for all members.

Montigny Le Bretonneux Yvelines France

Organisation: 
Nissan