EMEA Assistant General Counsel & Compliance (Hybrid)

Jack Link's Inc.; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus structure

27 days holidays

Lunch on Mondays

Hybrid work model

Pension Plan

Job summary

Link Snacks, the No. 1 protein snack manufacturer, seeks an Assistant General Counsel EMEA based in Amsterdam. You will lead the EMEA legal function, partner with senior leadership on growth, and oversee compliance, governance, and regulatory matters across Europe.

You will manage external counsel and drive pragmatic, risk-balanced advice in a fast-paced, international food-manufacturing environment. A hybrid working model and a competitive package support your work.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of legal experience, including at least 3 years in-house within an international organization.
• Proven ability to support complex commercial operations across multiple European jurisdictions.
• Strong expertise in commercial contracting and negotiations.
• Extensive knowledge of EU employment and labor law.
• Experience in compliance, ethics, governance, and risk management.
• Solid understanding of EU food law, food safety, labeling, and consumer protection.
• Experience with FMCG or regulated consumer goods environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Legal function for EMEA, ensuring compliance with applicable laws across the region.
• Act as a strategic business partner to the EMEA Leadership Team and provide pragmatic legal counsel.
• Manage disputes, claims, litigation, and external counsel across EMEA.
• Advise on European employment law and labor relations, collaborating with external specialists.
• Develop and maintain compliance programs, policies, and training across EMEA.
• Provide legal oversight on data privacy, GDPR, and intellectual property matters.

Skills

Legal experience

In-house experience

Commercial contracting

EU employment law

Regulatory & compliance

Data privacy GDPR

Stakeholder management

Job description

Link Snacks, the No. 1 protein snack manufacturer, seeks an Assistant General Counsel EMEA based in Amsterdam. You will lead the EMEA legal function, partner with senior leadership on growth, and oversee compliance, governance, and regulatory matters across Europe.

You will manage external counsel and drive pragmatic, risk-balanced advice in a fast-paced, international food-manufacturing environment. A hybrid working model and a competitive package support your work.