Global Legal Counsel, EMEA & APAC

Corbion; Gorinchem; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Corbion is seeking a Legal Counsel for EMEA & APAC to provide pragmatic legal advice across two international regions. You will support commercial teams, draft and negotiate a wide range of agreements, and collaborate with cross-functional colleagues in a fast-paced, global business.

The role focuses on translating legal considerations into practical business guidance, with a strong emphasis on stakeholder management and alignment with Corbion's policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's and Master's degree in Dutch law.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant post-graduate legal experience.
• Strong knowledge of contract law and drafting/negotiating commercial agreements.
• Experience in international manufacturing/ingredients/food/life sciences environments is a plus.
• Full professional fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted legal business partner to various teams across EMEA and APAC with practical advice.
• Advise commercial and functional teams including Sales, Procurement, Operations and R&D.
• Identify and assess legal risks and provide clear, solution-oriented guidance aligned with policies.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements (sales, distribution, agency, procurement, services, R&D, confidentiality).
• Develop understanding of Corbion's businesses and stakeholders to reflect legal and commercial context.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Legal, Sales, Procurement, IP, Compliance, Regulatory Affairs, Finance, Quality, Supply and Operations.
• Support the Senior Legal Counsel on claims, disputes and other matters.
• Contribute to templates, policies, guidance and training; leverage legal tech and AI tools with professional judgment.

Skills

Contract law

Drafting contracts

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Independent working

Education

Bachelor's and Master's in Dutch law

Job description

Corbion is seeking a Legal Counsel for EMEA & APAC to provide pragmatic legal advice across two international regions. You will support commercial teams, draft and negotiate a wide range of agreements, and collaborate with cross-functional colleagues in a fast-paced, global business.

The role focuses on translating legal considerations into practical business guidance, with a strong emphasis on stakeholder management and alignment with Corbion's policies.