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Kerestinec, Croatia

Legal Counsel - Compliance & Risk

Bugatti Rimac, part of the Rimac Group, brings together two forces that have redefined the automotive world. By combining Rimac’s cutting-edge electric performance and innovation with Bugatti’s 110+ year legacy of crafting iconic hypercars, we are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in automotive engineering.
 
Our team is at the core of this, we work with passion, aim for excellence, and take ownership of what we do. We grow together, pioneer solutions, and deliver vehicles that set new standards. 

 

Get in the driver's seat 

 

As a Legal Counsel - Compliance & Risk, you will serve as the legal subject matter expert for compliance, ethics and risk management matters across the Bugatti Rimac Group. You will provide legal guidance on regulatory requirements, investigations, corporate governance and compliance frameworks while helping the business navigate an increasingly complex regulatory landscape.

 

You will love this role if you like turning complexity into clear, workable processes and want your work to directly protect a fast-growing, multi-entity automotive group. 

 

Where you’ll make an impact 

 

  • Design, implement and maintain our Compliance Management System across all Bugatti Rimac Group entities
  • Advise management on legal and regulatory compliance obligations across multiple countries
  • Advise business stakeholders on ethics and compliance matters arising from commercial projects and strategic initiatives
  • Assess new legislation and regulatory developments and translate legal requirements into business processes
  • Draft, review and update compliance-related policies, procedures and governance documentation
  • Operate the whistleblowing channel and support internal investigations and compliance reviews, including whistleblowing cases and misconduct allegations
  • Provide legal guidance regarding sanctions, anti-bribery, AML/CFT, conflicts of interest and corporate governance topics
  • Maintain the group risk register, identify strategic and operational risks and propose mitigation measures  
  • Prepare and deliver compliance and risk trainings, and report directly to the Head of Legal and Compliance 

 

What are your core components 

  • Law degree (LL.M. or equivalent legal qualification preferred), 5+ years of experience in compliance and/or risk management, ideally within a multinational, multi-entity group  
  • Solid knowledge of EU compliance frameworks, including whistleblowing, AML/CFT and corporate governance requirements  
  • Strong stakeholder management skills, comfortable working with senior management across multiple countries  
  • Hands-on, self-driven and able to execute with urgency in a fast-changing environment  
  • Professional experience in the automotive industry and knowledge of French, German or Italian are an advantage 

 

Fuel Package

  • Private healthcare and mental wellbeing support 
  • Flexible working hours and up to 12 days of remote work per month
  • Transportation allowance and subsidized meals
  • Company performance based bonus and holidays bonus
  • Minimum 25 days of holidays from day one
  • Internal education programs and opportunities to grow
  • A supportive, collaborative, and high-performing environment where people succeed together
  • Team events, company gatherings, and on-site perks (coffee, fruit, relaxation zones)
  • Family support (kindergarten subsidies, children’s events and gifts)
  • Dog-friendly office and partner discounts 
     

Salary range starting at €37 500 gross per year. Your final compensation will be shaped by your experience, expertise and how your profile matches the scope of the role. 

*All of our applicants will be provided with equal opportunities regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture or any other non-work related personal characteristic. All applications will be considered under the terms and conditions of confidentiality in accordance with the regulations of personal data protection.