- Company Name
- EIT Manufacturing
- Job Title
- Head of Legal and Compliance – EIT Manufacturing
- Job Description
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**Job Title**
Head of Legal and Compliance – EIT Manufacturing
**Role Summary**
Senior leader responsible for ensuring full compliance with European, national, and association laws across the organisation and its subsidiaries. Provides strategic legal counsel to senior management, oversees the Legal & Compliance team, and drives governance, risk, procurement, and contract management processes.
**Expectations**
- Deliver comprehensive legal and compliance leadership for a pan‑European EU‑funded entity.
- Maintain up‑to‑date governance structures and statutory frameworks.
- Ensure adherence to Horizon Europe and other EU funding rules, GDPR, AI regulations, and procurement standards.
- Build and sustain a high‑performing Legal & Compliance team.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Lead legal oversight of association governance bodies and subsidiaries.
- Advise CEO/COO on legal matters, by‑law compliance, and strategic decisions.
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve compliance frameworks, including risk‑based audits and internal control testing.
- Manage GDPR compliance, data‑protection matters, and act as primary contact for related issues.
- Oversee procurement activities, tendering, and supplier contract negotiations in line with EU institutional regulations.
- Draft, review, negotiate MoUs, NDAs, partnership agreements, service contracts, and equity instruments (SAFE).
- Provide legal support for funded projects, financial sustainability mechanisms, and reporting requirements.
- Coordinate with external counsel (IP, tax, corporate, regulatory) and internal stakeholders.
- Lead audit planning, risk assessments, and compliance reviews.
- Manage team performance, development, and resource allocation.
**Required Skills**
- Extensive experience in legal and compliance management within international or EU‑funded contexts.
- Deep knowledge of European law, EU institutional frameworks, and French corporate/association law.
- Expertise in contractual European law, procurement, and grant agreements.
- Proficiency in GDPR and data‑protection compliance.
- Strong leadership, team‑management, and communication skills.
- Ability to conduct risk‑based audits and manage compliance tools.
- Fluency in English; working knowledge of French is a plus.
**Required Education & Certifications**
- Qualified lawyer (e.g., LLB, JD, or equivalent).
- Minimum 10 years of progressive legal and compliance experience.
- Professional certification in compliance (e.g., CCA, CISSP) preferred.