Legal Counsel

Job description

Advising all KLK OLEO Europe companies on all legal issues (with the exception of labor and tax law), in particular in corporate, distribution, commercial and civil law and regulatory matters, with national and international scope;

Preparation of various contract templates as well as review, drafting and negotiation of individual contracts in a national and international context, primarily in English;

Development and management of the contract management process and the contract database at European level;

Supporting the management of KLK OLEO Europe's insurance portfolio, handling major claims, standardizing reporting;

Support with data protection coordination at KLK OLEO Europe, but also at the individual group companies;

Participation in projects with legal implications at national, European and global level (e.g. ESG, REACH)

Representation of KLK OLEO Europe interests in extrajudicial matters and management of external legal advisors;

Monitoring and analyzing legal developments (ESG), legislative changes and case law as well as assessing the resulting legal risks for KLK OLEO Europe and the Group companies, including the development of possible strategies for action;

Reviewing internal company processes from a legal perspective, improving processes and thus minimizing legal risks

Standardization/digitalization of processes with legal relevance

Responsibility areas/Core tasks

Solid understanding of economic interrelationships and processes

Solution-oriented way of thinking and working

High degree of integrity and social competence, ability to work in an internationally located team, also in a matrix structure

Entrepreneurial thinking and acting as well as high result and goal orientation

Interested in learning new things and further developing existing ones

Command of digital communication, collaboration and documentation tools

To a high degree independent, autodidact and a reliable person

Excellent analytical skills; proactive; conscientious; well organized and a team player

Exact way of working

As a candidate you have the following knowledge, experience and competences;

A civil law degree (at least Master level) from a European university;

At least 5 years post graduate experience as a legal professional (law firm or inhouse) in an international structure and industrial environment;

Business fluent in written and spoken English, Dutch and German. And preferably in French;

General civil, distribution, commercial and corporate law with the ability to quickly familiarize yourself with new areas of law, including those with an international dimension (EU and national);

International and extensive experience in the area of contracts (civil and common law);

Interest in and technical affinity for (contract) databases and associated processes

Knowledge of environmental, insurance and data protection laws

Industry knowledge in the chemical and/or pharmaceutical industry desirable

Willingness to travel in Europe when necessary.

What we offer

Working at KLK Kolb means working in a fine, informal organization. The primary and secondary conditions are:

Salary € 77.000 - € 98.000 gross on a yearly basis (based on full-time, depending on knowledge and experience);

Days off depending on location, but at least 31 days (based on full-time);

Good pension plan, details depending on location;

Information Candidates who meet the described profile can send a motivation letter with CV. Our Recruitment Partner Jill Melman will contact you as soon as possible. If you have any questions, you can send an e-mail at jill.melman@kolb.ch An assessment can be part of the application procedure. Acquisition for this position is not appreciated. We are free to approach candidates ourselves who are unsolicited presented by agencies.

About us

With approximately 480 employees, KLK Kolb is one of the leading alkoxylation companies in Europe and offers a wide range of surfactants, chemical specialties, paper process chemicals and customerspecific products for various industries. KLK Kolb is a member of the global KLK OLEO Group with 6 production sites in Europe. KLK Kolb sells its products worldwide and currently have three manufacturing sites in the heart of Europe (Hedingen/CH, Moerdijk/NL and Delden/NL). About 220 employees work at the Delden site, and about 90 employees work in Moerdijk. Sustainable employability and vitality are an essential part of company policy.

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