Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany
Head of Legal & Compliance with international experience across motorsport, automotive and high-performance manufacturing. Currently leading Legal & Compliance for Hyundai Motorsport, supporting a global automotive engineering operation at the intersection of OEM strategy, competition, technology and brand. Trusted advisor in fast-paced, high-risk environments where speed, precision and sound judgment are critical. Experienced in global commercial agreements, regulatory frameworks, IP and technology, product liability, compliance and governance, with a strong track record across Europe, the Middle East and Asia. UK and Austria qualified, comfortable operating on a regional and global basis. Particularly interested in high-performance engineering environments where motorsport plays a strategic role.
Experienced legal and compliance executive with a passion for motorsport and high-performance automotive programs. Currently leading legal strategy and governance at Hyundai Motorsport, with direct oversight of compliance, regulatory affairs, and contractual frameworks across global motorsport initiatives — including the high-profile Genesis Magma Racing endurance racing program and its LMDh / World Endurance Championship (WEC) / IMSA strategy. Key Responsibilities: - Lead legal & compliance strategy across all Hyundai Motorsport operations - Ensure alignment with corporate governance, FIA sporting codes, and global regulatory frameworks - Provide legal oversight for manufacturer-level programs, including: Commercial and technical contracts Intellectual property and data protection Risk management and dispute resolution - Advise on compliance with FIA, WEC, IMSA, and other international motorsport bodies - Partner with executive leadership on risk mitigation for high-growth initiatives and prototype programs - Oversee legal support for: Sponsorship and commercial agreements Supplier and technical partnerships Cross-border corporate governance - Lead compliance training and ethical conduct initiatives across international teams
Program Legal Leadership — Genesis Magma Racing Endurance & LMDh Initiative: - Act as legal lead and compliance steward for the Genesis Magma Racing project, Hyundai Motorsport’s landmark entry into the FIA World Endurance Championship Hypercar/LMDh category and future IMSA GTP participation. - Support program launch and execution phases, including structuring cross-functional legal frameworks to underpin development of the Genesis GMR-001 Hypercar / LMDh platform. - Crafting strategic agreements for technical partnerships, talent acquisition, and endurance series entries (WEC, ELMS, IMSA). - Ensuring compliance with hybrid powertrain, safety standards, and endurance racing regulatory regimes across international jurisdictions. - Work collaboratively with engineering, commercial, and sporting leadership to proactively identify legal risks and enable program momentum without compromise. - Guide governance structures for international competition, ensuring ethical, sustainable, and high- performance operational conduct as Genesis enters elite global motorsport platforms.
Legal manager / business partner for the areas of: - Product - Public Relations - Finance - IT - HR Legal Advisor to Hyundai Motorsport covering all legal matters relating to Hyundai's motorsport activities.
As Head of Legal & Insurance and Senior Manager at Steyr Automotive GmbH, I took overall responsibility for all corporate and commercial legal tasks and provided comprehensive legal and commercial consultancy relating to strategic decisions. Core tasks / achievements: - Drafting / negotiation of large commercial contracts (procurement, distribution, production etc.) - Efficient handling of complex international transactions and commercial disputes - Compliance advice and successful implementation of compliance mechanisms - Proper risk management - Efficient administration / handling of insurance portfolio
Rendered 'boutique' legal services in the areas of Corporate/Transactions, Commercial and Insolvency incl. related Litigation. Provided legal expert advice relating to BREXIT. Industries: Automotive, manufacturing, production, industrial