.Legal Counsel- ProcurementBarcelona, SpainHybriddsm-firmenich is currently seeking an in-house counsel to join its Corporate Advisory legal team, mainly supporting direct and indirect Procurement across dsm-firmenich's four business units and various corporate functions (such as Marketing and Communication, HR, Real Estate, Mobility and Facility Services) on a global level.The position is based in Barcelona, Spain. The successful candidate will report to the Procurement Senior Legal Counsel.At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting to our People, Customers & Communities and driving business value.Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.Your key responsibilitiesThis position will involve the following responsibilities and skills :- Draft, review, negotiate and advise on contracts and contract related documents in order to (i) appropriately implement the chosen (commercial) position of dsm-firmenich and protect the company against potential exposures; - ii) achieve, byliaising with commercial and other involved stakeholders, a thorough understanding of specific opportunities, risks, dangers, regulations and obligations relating to the matters at hand; and (iii) ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations and relevant policies of dsm-firmenich.- Act as value adding business partner by understanding the underlying business processes, activities and strategies.- Enhance compliance with applicable laws and regulations and pro-actively create and maintain the employees' awareness thereof, inter alia by regularly providing trainings.- Ensure consistent implementation of relevant corporate requirements and high-quality legal advice.- Keep up to date with actual developments in relevant legislation and jurisprudence.- Effectively collaborate with other legal teams, especially the Business Unit Legal Departments and the Regional Legal Departments.We bring- A rich history and a promising future of bold scientific innovation and passionate creation with our customers; - A space to growby encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset; - A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally; - The opportunityto work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose; You bring-5+ years PQE, with in-house experience preferred.- Law degree from a European Law School, followed by the Bar Exam. LLM or a similar international qualification is a plus.- Business fluency in English is a must, knowledge of any other language a plus. French is a plus.- Solid experience in drafting and negotiating agreements with suppliers in English.- A strong personality, at ease with communicating in international settings featuring various cultures, a solid backbone and a decisive, pro-active attitude #J-18808-Ljbffr
