Europe Compliance Counsel

About the GAC

GAC MOTOR Europe was registered in March 2024 in Amsterdam and is part of the Guangzhou Automobile Group. Our business covers all aspects of passenger car sales, marketing and aftersales services. We are dedicated to delivering quality work and exceptional customer service in all aspects of our business.

Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd. (abbreviated as GAC group, 6601238.SH，02238.HK), headquartered in Guangzhou City, is a large joint-stock automobile enterprise listed in both Hongkong and Shanghai Stock exchanges. At present, it has about 100,000 employees. Fortunate Global 500 ranked No.181. The main business covers seven major sectors: research and development, vehicle, parts, energy and ecology, internationalization, commerce and transportation, investment and finance. Sticking to independent innovation and joint venture cooperation, GAC group is now transforming itself with all its strength to a technology-based enterprise. Adhering to the enterprise concept of 'Humanity', Credibility, Creativity', GAC is committed to building a world-class company which wins customers’ trust, ensures staff's well-being, and meets social expectations.

We are currently looking for Europe Compliance Counsel, the details Job responsibilities as below:
We are seeking a European Compliance Counsel to join our European Headquarters legal team. This role will lead and coordinate pan-European compliance initiatives across our European subsidiaries, focusing on labour and employment, ESG, antitrust, intellectual property, and marketing compliance. Working closely with local counsels of subsidiaries and external advisors throughout the region, the successful candidate will manage cross-border compliance projects, provide contract review support, and assist with internal legal team operations. This is primarily a legal project management and coordination role rather than a subject matter expert position in each compliance area.

🎯 Key Responsibilities:

Compliance Project Management (Primary Focus)

• Plan, coordinate, and manage pan-European compliance projects across key areas: labor and employment compliance, ESG, competition law, intellectual property protection, and marketing/advertising compliance

• Design and implement compliance frameworks, policies, and procedures across all European subsidiaries in collaboration with local counsels of subsidiaries and external advisors

• Coordinate compliance initiatives from a project management perspective, ensuring timely delivery, stakeholder alignment, and proper resource allocation

• Act as central coordinator between European HQ, local subsidiaries, local counsels, and external advisors on compliance matters

• Facilitate compliance working groups and cross-functional project teams across Europe

• Monitor project milestones, prepare status reports, and escalate issues as needed

Regulatory Monitoring & Advisory

• Monitor and track EU and national regulatory developments in assigned compliance areas

• Coordinate impact assessments of new regulations with local counsels and business units

• Prepare compliance updates and practical guidance materials for internal stakeholders

• Develop and coordinate delivery of compliance training programs across European teams

• Maintain compliance documentation and knowledge management systems

Legal Support

• Provide proactive compliance review, advisory, and risk assessment for the European region's daily operations, major contracts, investment projects, and marketing activities, ensuring robust and compliant business operations.

• Assist with contract review tasks as needed to support the European legal team

• Provide practical guidance on cross-border regulatory matters

• Support internal functions of the European legal team

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in EU Law, International Law, Comparative Law, or related field

• Additional compliance certification (e.g., CCEP, ICA Certificate in Compliance) or project management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is a plus.

• Minimum 2 years of demonstrated experience in compliance coordination, legal project management, or related roles, preferably in multinational corporate environments

• Experience working with cross-functional teams and external advisors on compliance initiatives

• Familiarity with European compliance topics (labour law, ESG, antitrust, IP, marketing regulations) from a coordination or generalist perspective

• Background in automotive, manufacturing, or international trade sectors is advantageous

💼 What You Bring:

• Skills & Competencies

  • Project Management: Strong ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and execute complex multi-jurisdictional compliance projects; comfortable managing multiple workstreams simultaneously

  • Coordination & Facilitation: Excellent ability to coordinate between diverse stakeholders, facilitate cross-border collaboration, and drive projects to completion

  • Communication: Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills; ability to engage effectively with legal counsels, business leaders, and external advisors across different cultures and levels

  • Comparative Law Understanding: Solid understanding of EU regulatory framework and ability to navigate compliance requirements from a comparative European law perspective

  • Business Acumen: Practical, solution-oriented approach; ability to translate complex compliance requirements into actionable business guidance; don’t simply say “I don’t care”

  • Analytical & Organizational Skills: Strong analytical thinking combined with excellent organizational capabilities and attention to detail

  • Adaptability: Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced international business environment with evolving priorities

  • Integrity: Strong ethical compass and commitment to integrity.

  • Fluent in English, any other languages would be a plus.

✨ What We Offer:

• An ambitious employer; we only want the best for you.

• A fast career track like only few other companies can match.

• A competitive salary and excellent bonus structure (above market); at GAC we strongly believe and live by ownership and meritocracy.

• Additional benefits such as Commuting Allowance, Lunch Allowance & communication allowance reimbursements.

• 30 days annual leaves+ Good Friday+ Public holidays.

GAC Europe is based in Amsterdam, and we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, along with an attractive welfare policy. Let me know if you'd like to learn more.

If you have any questions, you may always reach out via gaci_eu_gmo@gac-international.com.

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We are committed to creating a work environment of trust and respect for our employee, which we believe will motivate them to achieve their dreams together. Our employees and partners have always been relentless in their pursuit of excellence in the face of challenges. We are very proud of what we have achieved, and we are proud of our leadership. We hope you will give full play to your talents and help make GAC a world-class company.