Legal Counsel Benelux (m/f/d)
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The Role
BMI is looking to appoint a Legal Counsel Benelux to work as part of the Group Legal Function. Reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel South West Europe, the role will be based in Montfoort, Netherlands.
In this role you will have primary responsibility for the Benelux business and be part of the Benelux Senior Leadership Team (supporting Netherlands & Belgium businesses & manufacturing sites). You will be the first & primary legal business partner on all key legal issues and strategic projects ranging from, but not limited to:

Commercial strategy and contracting (primarily sale & supply agreements) and providing commercially focused legal advice in the region on a wide range of commercial agreements;
Supporting & ensuring compliance with Marketing claims & Sustainability strategy, including related reporting obligations;
Pre & post dispute claims work, managing litigation and working with the wider legal team and external counsel to propose appropriate solutions;
Compliance advice & training, implementing policies, advising & training internal client groups on Company guidelines, policies and procedures including competition law, data protection, anti-bribery and corruption;
Providing general legal advice in respect of corporate and commercial law, real estate, labor & employment, intellectual property;
Support & influence the strategic agenda of the BMI Group and Group Legal on potential restructurings, acquisitions or divestitures;
Instruction & close management of external counsel.

Candidate Profile The appointee will proactively identify issues & offer solutions. You will be expected to be accessible, motivational and credible to the Benelux Leadership Team, others in the legal team, senior management and all colleagues. The appointee will also bring:

Master’s degree in law & qualified in the Netherlands with a minimum of 5 to 8 years of post-qualified experience;
Strong grounding from the corporate or commercial team of a reputable leading law firm or strong in-house experience covering a broad range of legal issues including commercial contracts with strong drafting, negotiation & communication skills in an international company;
Ability to operate in a fast paced and dynamic environment and experience with working in an English speaking and multinational business environment;
Strong organization & prioritization skills with ability to ensure that all legal advice is provided proactively and within relevant deadlines;
A consistently high level of legal analysis and attention to detail with good common sense, sound commercial & ethical judgment;
Business focus and a balanced approach to risks analysis in the context of the business;
Ability to work independently as a self-starter with low levels of supervision, manage multiple matters with commercial awareness, and focus on providing practical solutions;
Curious, with good interpersonal skills, coupled with a willingness to learn and an ability to interact effectively with business partners, colleagues, advisers and other parties;
Fluent business English and Dutch required & excellent legal drafting skills - French would be a plus but is not mandatory.

Standard Industries
Standard Industries is a privately-held global industrial company operating in over 80 countries with over 20,000 employees and approximately $9.5 billion in annual global revenue. The Standard ecosystem spans a broad array of holdings, technologies and investments—including both public and private companies from early to late-stage—as well as world-class building solutions, performance materials, real estate and next-generation solar technology.
BMI Group - Company Background & Values
Braas Monier and Icopal (BMI Group) came together in 2017 to create the largest roofing and waterproofing company in Europe, with a strong presence in Asia and Africa. Together with GAF, we are the largest roofing and waterproofing business in the world.
BMI delivers roofing and waterproofing systems, designed to transform the way people live and work. Providing protection, added value and peace of mind for architects, roofers, building and home owners alike.
BMI Group is a global, values focused company, headquartered in Reading near London. Our values are shared by our entire portfolio of companies. The values are: Empower, Evolve, Connect and Inspire.
Soort dienstverband: Fulltime, Vaste baan
Aanvullende vergoedingen:

13e maand
Vakantiegeld

Arbeidsvoorwaarden:

Bedrijfsopleiding
Collectieve zorgverzekering
Extra vakantiedagen
Kerstpakket
Kosteloos parkeren
Pensioen
Personeelskorting
Productkorting werknemers
Telefoon van de zaak

Werkschema:

Dagdienst
Flexibele werkuren
ma-vr

Taal:

Nederlands (Vereist)
Engels (Vereist)

Werklocatie: Hybride werken in 3417 GP Montfoort
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