The successful candidate will provide day‐to‐day legal support to the group's two European operating sites (Bergen op Zoom in the Netherlands and Cartagena in Spain), European corporate functions and commercial teams. This role is ideal for a generalist lawyer who wants to develop broad in‐house experience in a dynamic environment. The position is based in the Netherlands and reports to the Senior Manager, Legal – Europe.
Responsibilities
Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements, including supply, distribution, procurement, logistics, and service agreements.
Providing legal advice to site managers, procurement and commercial teams.
Assisting with compliance matters relevant to the chemicals sector, including REACH, product stewardship, environmental permitting and health & safety obligations.
Monitoring regulatory developments in the EU and the Netherlands and translating them into practical guidance for business teams.
Supporting internal compliance programs, including competition law, anti‐bribery, data protection (GDPR) and trade controls.
Managing legal disputes, including litigation and arbitration.
Qualifications
Lawyer qualified in the Netherlands.
Minimum of 7–10 years of post‐qualification experience in legal roles, preferably within the engineering thermoplastics or chemical manufacturing industries.
Experience advising on Dutch employment law matters, including hiring, employment contracts, working conditions, performance management, disciplinary actions and terminations.
Experience with environmental litigation.
Experience with supervisory board meetings and preparation for board meetings in the Netherlands.
Fluent in Dutch and English.
Hybrid work arrangement: must visit the group's site in Bergen op Zoom at least once a week.
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