Job Description
About the role
In this role, you will provide expert legal guidance on data protection, data security, and all legal aspects related to the Digital Decade Program. You will support the global business in developing secure, compliant digital products and act as a trusted legal advisor to management.
Working closely with internal stakeholders and external legal partners, you will help mitigate legal risks, ensure regulatory compliance, and actively shape TOMRA’s digital future.
What you will do
1. Provide expert legal advice and support, primarily in the areas of data protection and privacy regulations, data security and legal matters related to the Digital Decade Program.
2. Guide managers and the business in complying with applicable laws and regulations.
3. Advise on legal aspects related to the development and deployment of digital products and services.
4. Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide range of business agreements, including software contracts and development projects.
5. Develop, implement, and maintain policies, guidelines, and templates to ensure legal compliance.
6. Monitor legal and regulatory developments and proactively initiate actions to maintain compliance.
7. Collaborate with internal stakeholders ( CISO, Group IT, Compliance) and external legal partners.
8. Deliver legal training and coordinate with Data Protection Officers and authorities.
Qualifications
Professional & technical expertise
9. Fully qualified "Rechtsanwalt” or an equivalent legal qualification from another European jurisdiction.
10. More than 8 years of relevant professional experience, either in a law firm or as in-house legal counsel.
11. Expertise in data protection, data security, and digital/legal regulatory frameworks.
12. Strong legal expertise combined with a pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset.
13. Interest in technical and digital topics.
14. Enjoy working in an international environment and collaborating within global teams.
Languages
15. Fluency in spoken and written English, with excellent contract drafting skills.
16. German or additional languages are a plus.
Personal qualities
17. Acts as a role model for TOMRA’s culture and core values.
18. Demonstrates ownership, integrity and a collaborative mindset.
Additional Information
Why TOMRA?
Join a purpose-driven, global company where legal expertise plays a key role in shaping sustainable and innovative digital solutions with room to make an impact and grow.
We are open to hiring for this position at any of our locations in Leuven (Belgium), Asker (Norway), or Wedel or Mülheim-Kärlich (Germany).
We are looking forward to your application!
*TOMRA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, parental or pregnancy status, marriage and civil partnership, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations will be made to meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and will be provided as requested by candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.