Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel Opportunity at Yamaha Motor Europe

Share our passion:
Ever since our founder, Genichi Kawakami, established Yamaha Motor, it is our mission to give to ALL our customers KANDO. Not only with our products, but also to our employees. KANDO is a Japanese word to express the feeling of deep satisfaction and excitement you get when you encounter something of exceptional value, quality, and performance.

About Yamaha Motor Europe:

Yamaha Motor Europe is responsible for coordinating the marketing and sales activities of our products in the European market, mainly: Yamaha motorcycles, scooters, eBikes, marine engines, personal watercraft vehicles, boats, 4-wheeled all terrain and side-by-side vehicles (ATVs/SSVs), lightweight vehicles (golf cars, personal and commercial vehicles) and eBike drive units and systems.

You have the opportunity to be part of the Yamaha family.

For Yamaha Motor Europe N.V., located at Schiphol-Rijk in the Netherlands, we are looking for a Legal Counsel in our Legal Division.

About the role:

To ensure that the operations of Yamaha Motor Europe N.V. (“YME”), including its branches, are legally supported by providing legal advice and counsel. Furthermore, to enhance the legal practice of YME by considering and proposing further improvements with regards to the legal practice within YME.

Your responsibilities:

• Providing legal advice and counsel, primarily to the functions of YME located at Schiphol-Rijk in the Netherlands as well as to the (assigned) branches of YME;
• Draft, review, negotiate and advice with regards to contracts, supporting and protecting the interests of YME;
• Legal contact for the branches and subsidiaries of YME in Europe and for Yamaha Motor Company in Japan with regards to acting against counterfeit;
• Supporting and educating users of the contract life cycle management system of YME;
• Stay informed about changes in relevant laws and provide proactive advice to the business divisions;
• Various supporting tasks within the scope of Legal.

What do you bring?

• Master’s degree in Dutch private and/or business law (LLM);
• Minimum 3 years of experience as an attorney and/or as company lawyer, preferably in an international company/environment;
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills with a keen attention to detail;
• A business partner with an enabler attitude;
• Ability to communicate complex legal issues effectively and provide practical solutions;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Proficient in Dutch and English language.

What’s in it for you?

• A diverse and international environment;
• We offer a hybrid way of working, of course, this includes working from home allowance and a budget for setting up your home office;
• Commuting allowance, holiday allowance, and 28 days off to enjoy as you please;
• 13th-month payment and you will participate in our Bonus Program;
• Pension scheme;
• Learning and development opportunities;
• Discount on Yamaha products;
• Your first contract will be a temporary contract, but with the intention to extend or offer an indefinite contract;
• We support you in getting your motor or boat license;
• Try out our newest models via our private lease plan and staff bike program;
• Free fruits are available in our office;
• You can enjoy breakfast/lunch in our own restaurant "The Three Forks" at the office;
• Get to know your colleagues during our company/team events and monthly afternoon drinks.

About You!
A motivated and inspirational colleague, happy to support the business and truly devoted to customer success. You consider yourself being a fast learner and a quick doer. With your proactive attitude, you want to make things happen. You are a team player and willing to go the extra mile and are not afraid to face challenges. Quality and professionalism lie close to your heart.