Legal Counsel Sales EMEA

About Goodyear

We’re dedicated to producing, innovating, and servicing the best tires in the world. For over 125 years, Goodyear has led the way in developing smart solutions that shape the future of mobility. Today, we’re one global team united by bold thinking, relentless drive, and a passion to exceed expectations. If you’re ready to embrace change and make an impact on your career, let’s go.

Why This Role Matters

As Legal Counsel Sales EMEA , you will act as a trusted legal partner to the EMEA Sales organizations, supporting sustainable business growth while managing legal, compliance, and governance risks. Through practical legal advice, proactive risk management, and close collaboration with internal stakeholders and external counsels, you help safeguard the company’s interests across diverse markets and business activities.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as a trusted, business-focused legal partner to the EMEA Sales organization, providing pragmatic advice across commercial, distribution, marketing, advertising, and sales-related matters to support revenue growth.

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including distribution, sales, and marketing contracts, balancing legal risk with commercial objectives.

• Provide clear, solution-oriented legal guidance on regulatory, compliance, and governance topics, helping the business assess and manage risk in day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives.

• Support selected claims, litigation, and investigations in EMEA, coordinating effectively with internal stakeholders and managing external counsel in line with business priorities and budgets.

• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and corporate policies (e.g. Business Conduct, Anti-Bribery, competition law), and support the resolution of non-compliance issues in close alignment with senior legal leadership.

• Experience designing and delivering practical legal training for commercial teams, translating legal requirements into clear, business-relevant guidance.

• Active contribution to an in-house legal function beyond day-to-day advisory work, including participation in legal practice groups, knowledge-sharing initiatives, and cross-regional collaboration.

What You’ll Bring

• 4–5 years of relevant experience in commercial, civil, or corporate law, ideally within a multinational or EMEA environment.
• Strong knowledge of compliance, governance, and regulatory frameworks applicable to commercial and sales activities.
• Proven ability to deliver pragmatic, business-focused legal advice and risk-mitigation solutions.
• Hands-on experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements across sales, distribution, and marketing.
• Ability to manage external counsel and collaborate effectively with cross-functional and international stakeholders.
• Excellent communication in English, stakeholder management, and training skills.
• Proactive, collaborative, and autonomous mindset, comfortable operating in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

We welcome applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. Even if you don’t meet every listed qualification, we encourage you to apply.

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Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 68,000 people and manufactures its products in 51 facilities in 19 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to Goodyear.com.

Goodyear is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.

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