INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT & HR EXPERTS ACROSS THE PLASTICS, PACKAGING, SPECIALITY CHEMICALS, LIFE SCIENCES, BIOPOLYMER, FOOD ADDITIVES & INGREDIENTS, ENERGY AND RECYCLING SECTORS SINCE 1975. Legal Counsel Based in Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany Job ref: JE /64712 Client overview A world renown manufacturing group is seeking a “Legal Counsel” (m/f/d) to join the European operations. The successful candidate will provide legal support across a broad range of corporate, commercial, and compliance matters, ensuring that Moulding Solutions business activities adhere to applicable laws and regulations. The “Legal Counsel” (m/f/d) will report to the President, CEO. The main responsibilities are: Advise management on corporate, commercial, R&D law matters. Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with customers, suppliers, and partners. Drive and own compliance programs, including data protection (GDPR), competition law, and anti-bribery regulations. Collaborate with our CLT to ensure consistency of policies and practices. Provide guidance on risk management, dispute resolution, and litigation strategy. Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on the business. Requirements / Candidate’s Profile: Law degree (LL.M. preferred or equivalent) and admission to practice in Germany and ideally Italy jurisdiction, APAC is a plus. Minimum of 5 years of professional experience, ideally in an international corporate environment or law firm. Strong knowledge of commercial contracts, corporate law, and compliance regulations. Excellent communication skills in German and English (Italian language skills are a plus). Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multicultural environment. High integrity, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills Proven change management skills. For reasons of better legibility, the simultaneous use of the language forms male, female and diverse (f/m/d) is avoided. All personal designations apply equally to all genders. For EU roles, candidates must be eligible to work and live in the European Union. Proof of eligibility will be required with your application To apply please contact Jane Edwards jane.edwards@listgrove.com 0044 (0) 1789 207070 CONNECT WITH ME ON LINKEDIN. Why select Listgrove? Five Decades of Market Intelligence Unrivalled Industry Networks Recognised International brand HR Qualified Professionals To hear from our clients on how we have supported their search for talent and HR needs, please visit Listgrove’s Case Studies page. Throughout 2025, you can meet with Listgrove at the following exhibitions: Packaging Innovations, JEC World, European Coatings Show, Kunststoffenbeurs, K2025 Meet us at Plastics Live Ireland in Dublin, 26-27 November, Stand B7 Performance through People. Please visit www.listgrove.com for more information on our services, global success and testimonials. Listgrove Limited Registered in England No: 01197713