Associate General Counsel EMEA (m/f/d) - #147652

The Mitsubishi Chemical Group is a specialty materials provider with an unwavering commitment to forging innovative solutions. We possess extensive expertise and leadership in material science within the core market segments of Mobility, Digital, Food and Healthcare. By providing advanced chemistry-based solutions our 70,000 employees enable industry transformation, develop technological advancements, and create more fruitful lives for the global population.

About the role

The Associate General Counsel will provide legal support for the affiliates of our in EMEA in the areas of antitrust, data privacy, export control, business transactions, distribution, employment law and all other day to day legal topics. You will collaborate with the relevant business to ensure the implementation of the EMEA legal strategy polices, ensuring strong governance and the minimization of risks.

The position could be located at our site Monomer House in Stockton-on-Tees or any other location in the UK.

Your responsibilities

• Serving as a proactive advisor on legal matters, including regulatory compliance, international trade, bribery and corruption, privacy, competition laws and ethics, intellectual property issues.
• Evaluating pre-litigation issues to minimize risks; overseeing litigation; advising management on strategy.
• Drafting, structuring and reviewing commercial agreements.
• Playing a key role in the review and negotiation of corporate transactions including acquisitions and strategic transactions.
• Working closely with counterparts globally and other functions including Internal Audit, Human Resources, Intellectual Property and Information Technology.
• Instilling confidence and fostering an atmosphere of trust and respect among the affiliates

Your skills and experience

• Qualified lawyer or equivalent
• Commercial contract review (non-disclosure agreements, supply contracts, logistic agreements, rebate agreements, etc.) and negotiation with internal and external counterparties.
• Skills in providing trainings to the business on legal matters and related content.
• Compliance understanding and exposure to commercial matters that require compliance knowledge (e.g. antitrust, export control).
• Knowledge and experience in transactions (M&A), Intellectual Property Rights, and/or the evaluation of pre-litigation issues are advantageous
• Multi-national diversified company exposure is beneficial
• Fluent English skills are required (any other language is beneficial)

What could you expect:

Our corporate culture is based on the values of integrity, respect, bravery, collaboration, and persistence, we call it "Our Way". With our approach, together we can shape a more sustainable,progressive and brighter version of the world.

We offer you a secure job position in a pleasant and collegial environment, offering engaging and responsible tasks within an international setting. Flat organization and mutual respect are second nature. Moreover, you'll enjoy an appealing compensation package and comprehensive social benefits, including bonuses, a company pension plan, health offerings, employee discounts, Job bicycle leasing and some more.

We believe in the power of people with diverse values, viewpoints, and expertise. Our aim is the wellbeing of people and the planet – a concept we call KAITEKI. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment.

Are you curious about this position? Become part of our team and contribute with your talents. Send us your application via our application Portal.