We are looking for a Senior Legal Counsel to join our multicultural team, providing legal, compliance, and IP support to the EMEA business. This team is part of the Bridgestone legal department within the Bridgestone West (EMEA & Americas) business. The Bridgestone Corporation Legal Department is a global community of over two hundred Legal, Compliance, and IP professionals, sharing best practices across the globe.
Here’s a little taste of your challenge :
As Senior Legal Counsel, you will primarily be responsible for the EMEA region. You will act as a true business partner, working closely with global stakeholders from various departments. Your responsibilities include drafting and negotiating IT-focused and general commercial contracts, providing pragmatic, risk-based legal and compliance advice, and delivering training. Given the importance of data in BMS’ business, strong data privacy skills are essential to support the sales teams in closing deals. You will also participate in multidisciplinary, global projects related to legal tech, legal operations, diversity, and ways of working.
This position is ideal for someone who:
* Wants to be part of a growing, dynamic, international environment.
* Is energetic, hands-on, and self-starting.
* Is committed to operational excellence and results-driven.
* Possesses a positive attitude, team spirit, and the ability to navigate technical landscapes and make decisive actions.
Who are you?
* Master of Laws, preferably in English, from a European university.
* Approximately 6-8 years of experience, in private practice and/or in-house.
* Experience with drafting and negotiating IT/Tech (SaaS) contracts and data privacy matters.
* Team player with good commercial awareness, strong communication skills, and a solutions-oriented attitude.
* Capable of working independently and responsibly.
* Adaptable to changing environments and innovative thinking.
* Patient, humble, and capable of supporting a diverse client base across cultures.
* Living in the Netherlands or Barcelona, Spain, and fluent in English.
* Willing to train and mentor junior team members.
What can you expect?
* A fast-paced tech company committed to sustainable, data-driven mobility solutions.
* Opportunity to join a global legal community of over legal professionals .
* Growth opportunities, international exchanges, travel, and volunteering.
And the perks :
* Gross salary in euros to set up your home office.
* Possibility to work abroad for certain days per year.
* Birthday off and volunteering days.
* Additional health and dental insurance, including coverage for children and partners.
* Employer-funded pension scheme.
* Vouchers for lunch or childcare.
* Free English and Spanish lessons.
* Employee Assistance Program.
* Training programs for new hires and access to LinkedIn Learning.
* Regular performance reviews, personal development plans, and ongoing feedback through 1:1 meetings.
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