Legal Counsel, EMEA

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany, +2 more countries.

📋 Description

• Oversee and direct all legal aspects related to sales and procurement within Amcor Rigids EMEA.

• Act as the primary legal advisor for the sales and procurement departments.

• Assist with strategic initiatives, contract negotiations, regulatory guidance, and dispute resolution.

• Create, evaluate, negotiate, and manage intricate sales and procurement contracts.

• Administer long-term supply agreements, framework agreements, and key supplier relationships.

• Enhance and refine handbooks, forms, training resources, and operational processes.

• Prepare and provide training on commercial law to sales and procurement teams.

• Lead or assist in litigation strategy and pre-litigation efforts, negotiating settlements as necessary.

• Oversee or coordinate the work of external legal counsel.

• Offer comprehensive guidance on commercial contracts, compliance, dispute resolution, and special initiatives.

• Support in resolving commercial and compliance disputes through mediation, arbitration, or litigation.

• Aid in M&A execution, due diligence, and integration processes.

• Identify legal risks and collaborate with Compliance on regulatory compliance and ethical governance.

• Enhance legal processes, templates, tools, and operational frameworks.

• Report directly to the General Counsel of the business group and liaise with the broader Legal team.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree with the ability to practice law in a European Economic Area country, ideally the UK, Germany, France, or Italy.

• At least 5 years of post-qualification experience in commercial law practice.

• Extensive knowledge in drafting and negotiating high-value sales and procurement contracts.

• Proficiency in risk management, service levels, and long-term strategic sourcing.

• Demonstrated ability in managing claims and litigation processes.

• Proven history of resolving disputes between customers and suppliers through negotiation and formal legal actions or arbitration.

• Solid training background within an international law firm or private practice.

• In-house experience in a large organization, directly collaborating with business stakeholders.

• Previous experience in manufacturing or complex B2B environments is highly beneficial.

• Familiarity with global supply chains, global sourcing, and the legal challenges of industrial services.

• Experience in an international or multi-jurisdictional context.

• Proficiency in navigating cross-border contracts, international trade laws, and various legal systems.

• Knowledge of emerging sales and procurement regulations, including ESG compliance (CSDDD), CBAM, EUDR, GDPR, and contemporary trade sanctions is considered advantageous.

🏝️ Benefits

• Full-time employee role.

• Flexible remote work options.

• Chance to be part of a global packaging organization.

• Opportunities for training and development through legal handbooks, forms, processes, and commercial law training.

• Collaboration with international and cross-functional teams.

• Engagement in strategic projects, M&A activities, due diligence, and integration efforts.