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

Aptar; Rueil-Malmaison; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading packaging technology company in Rueil-Malmaison is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to oversee trade compliance, export controls, and data privacy within the EMEA region. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience in life sciences legal matters and strong expertise in ESG compliance. This role offers the opportunity to influence regulatory strategies and join a company dedicated to innovation and community impact.

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 is essential.
• Fluent in English; knowledge of French or other European languages is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Advise on EU, U.S., and global trade regulations for life sciences products.
• Oversee compliance programs for medical devices and pharmaceuticals.
• Lead GDPR compliance and data protection for clinical trials.

Connaissances

Trade compliance and export controls

Data privacy laws and GDPR

ESG compliance

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Formation

Law degree and bar admission in an EU jurisdiction

Description du poste

Overview

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

Who we are

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.

You should work here because we :

• Attract and develop high performing people.
• Promote a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Allow for failure by allowing people to make mistakes through an open and trusting environment.
• Invest in the development of employees through local, regional and global career opportunities.
• Contribute to the communities where we reside.

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 :

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.

Our future colleague

• 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