Introduction
Sumitomo Chemical is one of the world’s leading chemical manufacturers, conducting business in five sectors – essential chemicals and plastics, energy and functional materials, IT-related chemicals, health and crop sciences products, and pharmaceuticals.
Through the global network of around 35.000 employees spread over 50 countries, the company provides worldwide support to a wide variety of industries. Sumitomo Chemical Europe (SCE) has its headquarters in Machelen (Belgium), and markets their group’s products throughout Europe and Turkey.
To further strengthen their international Legal department, we are currently recruiting a Legal Counsel - Commercial & Corporate Law.
Description de l'emploi
You will be a key member of the Legal & Compliance department of Sumitomo Chemical Europe and regional legal and compliance operations of Sumitomo Chemical Group. Your expertise in European Commercial and Corporate Law allows you to secure and protect Sumitomo Chemical’s best interests regarding mitigation, profitability and compliance. Additionally, you will provide general legal support towards all internal departments of SCE.
1. Within this role, you will advise, draft, negotiate and broadly support SCE regarding all legal commercial activities (NDA’s, distribution & supplier agreements, T&C’s…).
2. You will act as a solid business partner for the different Business Unit Managers, providing them accurate and timely legal support and strategic recommendations.
3. You will ensure a solid business understanding, taking into account possible business restrictions and/or commercial sensitivities, in order to achieve and ensure compliance with the overall business objectives.
4. You advise on all corporate legal aspects related to HR, Finance, Insurance, Risk… and ensure compliance with the overall Regional HQ’s instructions.
5. You follow up on data protection matters and overall GDPR compliance. In the event of violations, you investigate and assure appropriate adherence.
6. If necessary, you will manage external legal advisors in various jurisdictions, assuring effective collaboration and timely delivery of legal advice.
7. You identify, improve and develop strong compliance policies and procedures to proactively prevent compliance issues, providing training towards your internal stakeholders where necessary.
8. You will conduct thorough research and analysis to stay abreast on relevant regulations that could impact SCE's overall business activities.
9. You will have a double reporting line to the Head of Legal & Compliance of Regional HQ (in London) and SCE’s EVP (In Brussels).
Profil
10. You obtained a Master’s degree in Law.
11. You have at least 5 to 10 years of experience as an International Legal Counsel or Legal Advisor. Preferably, you gained your experience within a production and/or supply chain environment.
12. You are an expert in the field of Commercial- and Corporate law.
13. You gained experience or have a strong interest in various other legal domains such Compliance, HR, Finance, Insurance, Risk…
14. Your strong interpersonal skillset allows you to easily secure buy-in from in- and external stakeholders.
15. You are a team player with very effective communication and persuasion skills.
16. You are proactive, hands-on and are able to manage multiple complex legislative cases simultaneously.
17. You are self-confident and assertive with an adjustable mindset.
18. You are open to work in a multi-cultural environment. Experience with the Japanese culture is considered a big plus.
19. You are flexible to travel to London and Japan occasionally in order to interact and engage with your European and Global Legal peers (<5% travel time).
20. You are fluent in Dutch and English, other languages (French, Turkish and/or Japanese) are considered an asset.
21. You will work at the HQ of SCE in Machelen, combined with a flexible homeworking policy.
Offre
Sumitomo Chemical Europe offers you the chance to work in a world leading and stable company with international exposure and a high quality product range.
A professional organization where autonomy, initiative and adaptability are recognized and stimulated.