Regional Legal Counsel, EEMEA & Turkey

Barilla Group; Fatih; Hybrid; TRY 5,042,000 - 8,403,000; Full time

Job summary

Barilla Group is looking for a Legal Counsel EEMEA to support the business across the EEMEA region on a wide range of commercial, contractual, corporate, and regulatory matters.

You will partner with regional and global legal teams and cross-functional stakeholders to provide practical guidance, ensure policy compliance, manage disputes, and protect Barilla's interests across the region. This role can be based in Istanbul or Athens.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Law and bar admission in a relevant jurisdiction.
• 5+ years of legal experience, preferably in food or consumer goods.
• Knowledge of Corporate Affairs, IP, Compliance, Privacy and Food Law.
• Fluent in English; Greek or Turkish language skills are a plus.
• In-house experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and support to regional teams based on business requests.
• Implement and monitor local legal strategies that align with objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Support HQ corporate department on governance matters, resolutions, powers of attorney, and entity management.
• Develop training programs on antitrust, compliance, IP, and contract management; prepare practical guidance.
• Contribute to regional compliance programs and policies to mitigate legal risks.
• Conduct risk assessments and assist with internal audits and investigations.
• Draft, negotiate, and review contracts including supplier, distributor, services, NDAs, and partnerships.
• Oversee litigation and dispute resolution processes within the region.
• Manage regional IP portfolio and provide enforcement strategies.
• Implement data protection and privacy policies in line with GDPR/CCPA and advise on regional initiatives.

Skills

English fluency

Greek or Turkish

Corporate Affairs

Intellectual Property

Compliance

Privacy and Data Protection

Food Law

In-house experience

Education

Master’s degree in Law

Job description

Barilla Group is looking for a Legal Counsel EEMEA to support the business across the EEMEA region on a wide range of commercial, contractual, corporate, and regulatory matters.

You will partner with regional and global legal teams and cross-functional stakeholders to provide practical guidance, ensure policy compliance, manage disputes, and protect Barilla's interests across the region. This role can be based in Istanbul or Athens.