Legal Counsel

Nouryon; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 116,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Indefinite term contract

Annual bonus

Pension plan with strong contributions

Wellbeing support program

Job summary

Nouryon is hiring a Legal Counsel to support European manufacturing sites and businesses. You will advise on environmental, health and safety, regulatory and commercial legal matters, working with senior leaders and cross‑functional teams.

Based in Amsterdam, you will draft and negotiate a variety of agreements, handle disputes, and serve as the primary legal advisor to the Integrated Supply Chain on HSE matters and REACH compliance.

Qualifications

• Law degree from a European university.
• 5+ years of relevant working experience.
• Experience advising on HSE, environmental or regulatory matters in manufacturing.
• Fluent English with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to European Businesses and Operations and draft/ negotiate a variety of agreements.
• Handle disputes and litigation as they arise and manage legal risk with cross‑functional teams.
• Serve as primary legal advisor to Integrated Supply Chain on HSE matters and REACH compliance.
• Support PSRA on regulatory compliance matters as needed.

Skills

English fluency

5+ years experience

Law degree

Law firm / in‑house training

Commercial awareness

HSE/regulatory advisory (plus)

Education

Law degree

Job description

About the job

As Legal Counsel, you will play a key role in supporting Nouryon's European manufacturing sites and businesses. You will advise on a broad range of environmental, health and safety (HSE), regulatory, and commercial legal matters, working closely with senior leaders and cross‑functional teams across the organization. This role will report to the Vice President, General Counsel [Nordics / EMEA] at Nouryon.

In your future role as Legal Counsel, you will

• Provide legal support to our Businesses and Operations in Europe, including:
  • Drafting and hands‑on negotiation of a variety of commercial and other agreements, and handle disputes and litigation as they arise.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders across legal, operations, manufacturing, supply chain, commercial, and regulatory functions to manage legal risk while enabling business and production objectives.
  • Serve as the primary legal advisor to the Integrated Supply Chain team on HSE‑related matters across the Company's European manufacturing facilities.
  • Support the Product Safety and Regulatory Affairs (PSRA) team on regulatory compliance matters (incl REACH).
• Support other legal matters as they arise, including disputes and corporate legal matters.

We believe you bring

• Strong academic credentials, including a law degree from a well‑respected European university.
• 5+ years of relevant working experience.
• Strong training at a reputable law firm, in‑house legal department, or a combination of both is valued.
• Experience advising on HSE, environmental or regulatory matters in a manufacturing or an industrial environment is a plus.
• Fluency in English.

We believe you are

• Results Oriented Team Player
• Intellectually Curious – Driven to learn, with a “can do” attitude
• Commercially savvy and business‑orientated
• Excellent Communicator

We offer you

• An employment contract for an indefinite term period
• 30 holidays based on a full‑time position
• Annual gross salary 116.000 – 135.000 EUR
• A variable bonus
• A welcoming, international team and a positive, enjoyable work environment
• An excellent pension plan with a strong contribution rate, most of which is paid by Nouryon
• LifeCheck Employee Assistance Program: Free, confidential wellbeing support for you and your family

This is an on‑site, permanent position on a full‑time basis in our Amsterdam office. You are reporting to Vice President EMEA and based in Amsterdam.

About Nouryon

Explore careers and life at Nouryon. If you’re looking for your next career move, apply today and join Nouryon’s worldwide team in providing essential solutions that our customers use to manufacture everyday products such as personal care, cleaning, paints and coatings, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals, and building products. Our employees are driven by the wish to make an impact and actively drive positive change. If that describes you, we will gladly make way for your ambitions. From day one we support you with your personal growth, through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, in a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive working environment. Visit our website and follow us on LinkedIn.

Contact

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