Senior Legal Counsel Central EMEA (m/f/d)

ph3Senior Legal Counsel, Central EMEA (m/f/d) /h3 pAs Senior Legal Counsel for Central EMEA, you will play a key role in advising our Packaging, Paper and Recycling businesses within D-A-CH and Benelux markets. You will combine legal expertise with sound commercial judgement to deliver pragmatic advice and solutions in an international business environment. You will be part of a wider Central EMEA Legal team, working closely with regional colleagues and Group Legal to provide joined-up, practical legal support across the business. /p h3Your Responsibilities /h3 ul liSupport and advise Managing Directors and senior management across Central EMEA on strategic and operational legal and business matters. /li liDraft, review and negotiate complex agreements with customers, suppliers and other business partners, including tender and technology agreements. /li liMake use of existing Group Legal templates and training materials to develop standardised approach to contracting with suppliers and, where possible, customers, including consistent application of legal standards, contract templates, guidelines playbooks, policies and training programmes with Legal teams across different jurisdictions. /li liIdentify and assess material legal, regulatory and compliance risks {with the support of Group policies and procedures) and develop appropriate mitigation measures. /li liAdvise on corporate law, corporate governance, intra-group arrangements, reorganisations and regulatory requirements. /li liManage disputes and regulatory proceedings within Central EMEA and engage coordinate external law firms and advisers where required. /li liProvide legal support for international business, integration and transformation projects as well as MA transactions involving Central EMEA. /li liWork closely with Group Legal and relevant business functions to incorporate AI and technology -enabled platforms into such business and legal functions and contribute to an efficient, technology-enabled Legal function. /li /ul h3What You Bring /h3 ul liA completed legal education and admission to practise in Germany, Austria, Belgium or the Netherlands, or an equivalent legal qualification. /li liAt least eight years of relevant professional experience, ideally gained within an international company and/or a leading commercial law firm. /li liStrong knowledge of contract, commercial, business and corporate law as well as corporate governance and compliance. /li liProven experience with complex commercial agreements, cross-border matters, disputes and transactions. /li liStrong commercial judgement and the ability to translate complex legal matters into clear and actionable recommendations. /li liConfident stakeholder management and strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills at senior management level. /li liBusiness-fluent English combined with strong German or Dutch language skills; additional languages are advantageous. /li liAn autonomous, solution-focused and integrity-driven approach, with willingness to travel regularly across Central EMEA. /li /ul h3What You Can Expect /h3 pYou will work in an international environment with direct exposure to senior management and a broad range of business functions. /p h3Your Benefits At DS Smith /h3 ul li30 days of vacation /li liCompany pension plan /li liEmployee discounts /li liEmployee Support Program /li liBenefits that build wealth /li liOpportunities for continuing education /li /ul pEqual opportunity and self-determined participation are important to us. That’s why we welcome applications from people with disabilities and those considered equivalent. /p pDo you have any questions? Please feel free to contact us at: Eva-Maria Bachmann, HR Business Partner, phone number: /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr