Legal Counsel, EMEA

Responsibilities

• Negotiate, prepare, revise, and terminate commercial contracts including, but not limited to, sales and rebate contracts, distributor and agency contracts, toll manufacturing contracts, procurement contracts, non-disclosure agreements.
• Handle disputes and coordinate litigation proceedings, facilitate settlement of customer pre-suit litigation claims.
• Provide legal counsel on matters relating to debtor/creditor rights; facilitate resolution of collection and bankruptcy matters.
• Key participant in business clients' M&A deal teams, provide legal counsel in connection with the establishment and management of joint ventures and other commercial relationships, support and lead post-closing integrations.
• Provide legal advice to and effectively influence internal stakeholders with respect to data privacy and other privacy requirements.
• Manage front-line legal inquiries of employment and benefits, intellectual property and environmental/health/safety issues liaise with, and solicit advice from, specialists in those functional areas to address legal inquiries.
• Provide corporate governance support.
• Manage outside counsel's delivery of legal services (substantive content and cost oversight).
• Education / Experience / Requirements:
• Master's degree in law (LL.M) or equivalent.
• Admitted to the bar in a European jurisdiction.
• Minimum of 5 years of postgraduate legal experience in a reputable law firm and/or as an in-house counsel, providing legal advice to regional or global businesses.
• Fluency in English is required; working knowledge of additional languages is a strong advantage.
• Solid, broad-based legal expertise across commercial and contract law, corporate governance, employment law, data protection and privacy (including GDPR), and internal investigations.
• Demonstrated experience advising across multiple jurisdictions, with a strong understanding of cross-border legal considerations.
• Strong business acumen, with the ability to deliver pragmatic, risk-based legal advice that supports commercial objectives.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder-management skills, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively across functions, geographies, and levels of seniority.
• Comfort operating in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, including the ability to adapt quickly and manage competing priorities.
• Highly developed analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills, with sound judgment and decision-making capability.
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Benefits

Additional Information

Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, the company's product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 78 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 23,000 professionals in more than 160 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2025 US Best Managed Company. For additional information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com or follow us on social media. Who we are looking for: At Solenis we are searching for a Legal Counsel to join our EMEA Legal team in a highly dynamic and international environment. We are looking for a highly motivated, independent and well-organized legal professional, with a genuine interest in cross-border legal matters. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, the ability to prioritize effectively, and a proactive, solution-oriented approach to identifying and addressing legal challenges. The primary responsibility of this role is to provide legal support to business stakeholders across EMEA, under the guidance of the Senior Regional Business Counsel, EMEA. Success in this role requires a commitment to delivering high-quality results and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Location : Warsaw, Poland (hybrid) - preferred; other locations in the EU (Spain, Portugal, Italy, Czechia, Hungary) also possible. Candidates must already have the right to work in the EU in their country of residence. Relocation assistance and/or visa support are not offered for this role.

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