Legal Counsel

Clariant SE; Burgkirchen an der Alz; Hybrid; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading specialty chemicals company in Germany seeks a Legal Advisor to manage commercial contracts and compliance. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's in Law, 8+ years of experience, and strong drafting skills. Hybrid work model and generous employee benefits are offered.

Leistungen

Hybrid Work Model

Child Day Care facility fully sponsored

Group Medical Insurance

Employee Wellbeing & Assistance Program

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 8+ years of Post-Qualification Experience (PQE).
• Experience with international stakeholders and cross-border transactions.
• Exposure to the manufacturing or chemical industry preferred.

Aufgaben

• Draft, negotiate, review and finalize commercial contracts.
• Oversee execution of CDAs and NDAs.
• Support Business Units with legal advice and compliance.

Kenntnisse

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Contract drafting and negotiation

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Law

Master of Laws

Jobbeschreibung

To provide result-driven, detail-oriented support in problem solving and project execution, while quickly adapting to Clariant's business and processes. The role demands strong business orientation, ethical conduct, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, review and finalize commercial contracts for India and global regions.
• Oversee end-to-end execution of CDAs (Confidential Disclosure Agreements) and NDAs (Non-Disclosure Agreements) across geographies.
• Coordinate and ensure efficient, consistent, and compliant end-to-end contract lifecycle management as per legal and organizational standards.
• Advise and support Business Units and Functions on all aspects of business and operations;
• Collaborate with external counsel to manage litigation, ensuring timely filings and responses.
• Track regulatory updates, assess impact on business operations and ensure regulatory compliance together with cross-functional teams.
• Support internal requirements by preparing necessary documentation and responses to regulatory inquiries.
• Develop deep understanding of projects and propose legal/business risk mitigation strategies.
• Apply strategic thinking with a strong problem-solving approach.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Law from a reputed university.
• Master of Laws from a reputed university preferred.
• Successfully cleared the All India Bar Examination (AIBE) and enrolled with the Bar Council of India.
• Minimum 8+ years of Post-Qualification Experience (PQE).
• Combination of law firm experience with a reputed law firm and in-house corporate experience with a reputed organization.
• Proven skills in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts.
• Hands-on experience in litigation support, including case management and documentation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to train and guide stakeholders.
• Experience in managing cross-border transactions and international stakeholders.
• Prior exposure to the manufacturing or chemical industry preferred

Our Offer

Company Culture:

• Be part of an amazing team, who will be there to support you.
• A forward-looking company, with a culture of innovation and a strong portfolio in sustainable technologies.
• Long term growth opportunity
• Women's Inclusion Network of Clariant (WIN)
• Hybrid Work Model- 3 days in office and 2 days remote
• Child Day Care facility fully sponsored by Clariant
• Clariant-Sponsored Annual Health Check-Up
• Centralized Company Transport for Designated Routes (Regular shift)
• Employee Wellbeing & Assistance Program
• Group Medical Insurance, Group Personal Accident Insurance and Life Insurance
• Maternity & Parental leave policies
• On-Site Medical Assistance for Employees: Doctor Visits Available Three Days a Week with a Medical Attendant Present Five Days a Week in the Medical Room.

Your Contact

Alka Sharma

Clariant is a Swiss-based global specialty chemicals company, which is concentrated and developed in three business units: Care Chemicals, Catalysts and Adsorbents & Additives. Our purpose as a company is reflected in our tagline "Greater chemistry - between people and planet", which considers the principles of customer, innovation and people orientation, as well as a focus on creating solutions to foster sustainability in different industries by offering high-value and high-performance chemical specialties.

At Clariant, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to our success. We strive to cultivate a workplace where all employees feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued. Our diverse workforce allows us to tap into a wealth of perspectives, experiences, and capabilities that drive innovation. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for professional growth and advancement across all levels of the organization, based on objective criteria and regardless of gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, protected veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation or other aspects of diversity in accordance with the relevant governing laws. By bringing together talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints, we gain the agility to meet the evolving needs of our global customers and communities. Join our team to help advance our mission of fostering a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive.

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We at Clariant are aware of our responsibility. Our purpose »Greater chemistry – between people and planet« describes the role we can play in the world if we align our thinking and all future decisions with it.