Senior Legal Counsel, Trade Compliance, Export, Privacy & ESG H/F

Aptar; Rueil-Malmaison; Sur place; EUR 80 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading global packaging solutions provider in Rueil-Malmaison is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel for Trade Compliance and Data Privacy. You will oversee compliance with complex regulations, advise on ESG obligations, and lead initiatives in a multinational environment. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience in life sciences and strong analytical skills. Competitive package and an inclusive workplace await you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of post-qualification experience in multinational life sciences companies or top-tier law firms.
• Deep expertise in trade compliance, export controls, and data privacy; ESG experience strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence senior stakeholders.

Responsabilités

• Advise on EU, U.S., and global trade regulations.
• Lead GDPR compliance and advise on data protection laws.
• Advise on ESG-related legal obligations.

Connaissances

Trade compliance expertise

Export controls knowledge

Data privacy experience

Fluency in English

Analytical skills

Formation

Law degree

Description du poste

Overview

Senior Legal Counsel, Trade Compliance, Export Controls, Privacy & ESG H/F

At Aptar, we use insights, design, engineering and science to create innovative packaging technologies that build brand value for our customers, and, in turn, make a meaningful difference in the lives, looks, health and homes of people around the world.

Every day, Aptar creates “a-ha moments” for its customers and their consumers and patients by continually bringing innovations to market that convert non-dispensing packaging into breakthrough product-dispensing systems, including those that give people more effective ways to put on their favorite fragrance, kids the opportunity to pour ketchup without making a mess and patients connected technologies that help them more easily adhere to treatment.

We have manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe, Asia and South America and over 13,000 dedicated employees in some 20 countries.

This is the start of your adventure at Aptar :

We are seeking a seasoned and business-oriented Senior Legal Counsel to lead legal and regulatory matters across Trade Compliance, Export Controls, Data Privacy, and ESG within the EMEA region. This role is especially suited for candidates with experience in the life sciences sector, where regulatory complexity and cross-border operations demand precision, agility, and strategic foresight.

Reporting to the VP Legal EMEA, your main responsibilities will be:

Responsibilities

• Trade Compliance & Export Controls
  • Advise on EU, U.S., and global trade regulations (e.g., EAR, ITAR, OFAC, dual-use controls), with a focus on life sciences products and technologies.
  • Oversee compliance programs tailored to the movement of medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and biologics.
  • Support licensing, classification, and screening processes for controlled substances and sensitive technologies.
  • Manage regulatory inquiries and enforcement actions, including interactions with customs and health authorities.
• Data Privacy
  • Lead GDPR compliance and advise on data protection laws affecting clinical trials, patient data, and health tech platforms.
  • Draft and negotiate data processing agreements, especially in contexts involving health data and cross-border research.
  • Support data incident response and regulatory reporting in coordination with IT and compliance teams.
  • Conduct privacy impact assessments for digital health initiatives and AI-enabled diagnostics.
• Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)
  • Advise on ESG-related legal obligations, including sustainability reporting, human rights due diligence, and supply chain transparency in pharma and medtech.
  • Support integration of ESG principles into product stewardship, clinical ethics, and responsible sourcing.
  • Monitor regulatory developments such as EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and CSRD.

Qualifications

• Law degree and bar admission in an EU jurisdiction.
• 10+ years of post-qualification experience, including in-house counsel roles in multinational life sciences companies or top-tier law firms.
• Deep expertise in trade compliance, export controls, and data privacy; ESG experience strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence senior stakeholders.
• Fluent in English; French or other European languages are a plus.
• Experience with regulatory frameworks such as EMA, FDA, REACH, and MDR.
• Familiarity with clinical trial governance, pharmacovigilance, and digital health regulations.
• Strong analytical and communication skills with a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach.
• High integrity, sound judgment, and a collaborative mindset.

Be You. Be Aptar

Aptar is an equal opportunities employer. We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our success. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief.