Legal Specialist EMEA

Solenis; Gijón; A distancia; EUR 40.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading specialty chemicals company is seeking a Legal Specialist for the EMEA region. This role involves providing legal support in various areas, including commercial contracts, compliance, and corporate governance. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree in law, practical experience in corporate law, and be fluent in English. This is a full-time position based in the EMEA region, with no relocation support provided.

Servicios

Close-knit team

Welcoming and inclusive environment

Formación

• Three or more years of law firm or in-house practice providing counsel.
• Broad knowledge in commercial and corporate law.
• Experience in data protection and internal investigations.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in reviewing and drafting commercial contracts.
• Provide legal support on various matters and projects.
• Support compliance and conduct legal research.

Conocimientos

Fluent in English

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong critical thinking skills

Analytical problem-solving

Educación

Master’s degree in law

Bar training/admission

Descripción del empleo

Overview

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Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries. The position provides legal support to business stakeholders in the EMEA region under guidance from the Regional Business Counsel, EMEA.

Responsibilities

• Assist in reviewing, drafting, and managing commercial contracts relevant to the company’s business and related documents (e.g., sales and procurement agreements, toll-manufacturing agreements, distribution and agency contracts, NDAs, tender documentation).
• Provide ongoing general legal support across a variety of matters and projects, including post-closing M&A integrations, data privacy (DPAs, DPIAs, security incidents, ad-hoc privacy questions), HR matters (employment law, separations, disciplinary actions), management of claims and litigations, sustainability-related legal aspects, corporate governance (drafting POAs, supporting KYC/UBO questionnaires), real estate (lease-related support), debtor’s and creditor’s rights (receivables collection, bankruptcy matters), and related activities.
• Support compliance matters, including internal investigations and remedial actions, and provide proactive compliance trainings on applicable anti-bribery and corruption laws.
• Conduct legal research and analysis, prepare presentations and consolidated reports for the Regional Business Counsel, and monitor legal developments to update the business.

Required Skills / Experience / Education

• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Master’s degree in law; commenced bar training or bar admission.
• Three or more years of law firm and/or in-house practice providing counsel to regional or global business.
• Broad knowledge and experience in commercial and corporate law, litigation, labor law, data protection (including GDPR), internal investigations.
• International, cross-jurisdictional experience and exposure.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively.
• Adept at driving new ideas and adapting quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills; good judgment and decision-making; excellent oral and written communication.

Why Our Team Enjoys Working Here

• Work in a close-knit team of enthusiastic professionals.
• Welcoming and inclusive environment.

Location

Home-based in the EMEA region; Poland preferred, but other locations such as Portugal, Spain, Italy, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, and Turkey will be considered.

Additional Information

All candidates must be eligible to work in Europe. We do not offer relocation or visa support for this role. We understand that candidates may not meet every qualification but value relevant experience and potential contributions.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Legal
• Industries: Chemical Manufacturing