Junior Legal Counsel EMEA

Why are we proud of what we do at allnex? We create coatings, products which help protect the world for all nex>t generations – and that's exactly what you can do joining usImagine how fast your smartphone would become scratched-up, ugly and unusable without a coating. Or an e-bike, the cabin of a train, a beautiful wooden floor, and countless other things in life.Making objects and their surfaces more attractive and longer-lasting means making them more sustainable, and that's a huge part of what working at allnex is about. No matter which role you step into, you'll become part of a global team of passionate people who care deeply about the chemistry, quality, and global impact of coatings.You'll also join a highly multicultural and diverse team of more than 4,000 employees in four regions who – as part of one of the world's leading coating resins companies – serve customers in over 100 countries across the globe.Click here to see why we are proud of what we do in allnexFor a sneak peek into life at allnex site, don't miss our manufacturing Operator Movie Position overview We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Junior Legal Counsel to join our legal team. The ideal candidate will provide legal advice to internal clients within the EMEA region and support the legal function across a broad range of corporate, commercial, procurement and regulatory matters. This role requires strong analytical skills, discretion, strong legal research skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. ResponsibilitiesProvide support to the General Counsel EMEA by reviewing a wide range of standard contracts, including IT agreements, procurement contracts, NDAs, and general business agreements.Handle corporate housekeeping tasks and conduct ongoing legal research to monitor and analyze developments in relevant legislation.Assist General Counsel EMEA in the development and implementation of internal policies and procedures.Assist General Counsel EMEA in the creation of legal/compliance training materials, update of contract templates, development of risk mitigation strategies, litigation/dispute resolution and other legal matters. Required skills and experienceAround 3 years of post-qualification experience (PQE), ideally in a law firm or corporate legal department.A Master degree in Law (LL.M. or equivalent) from a recognized European university.Experience in areas such as IT contracts, commercial contracts, corporate law, compliance, data protection (GDPR) is highly valued.Proficiency in English and Latvian, written and spoken, is required. Any other language is a plus.Admission to a Bar Association within Europe is preferred.Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills.Ability to analyze legal risks and provide practical business-oriented advice.Familiarity with EU regulations and Latvian legal frameworks.Good interpersonal and communication skills to liaise with internal stakeholders and external counsel.Ideally experience, or at least, interested in legal innovation by leveraging AI-powered legal technologies. We offerMonthly gross salary EUR, depending on skills and experience;Partially working from home option;Transportation allowance;Health, accident and critical illness insurance;Annual bonus program and special recognition awards;Excellent working conditions in modern environment;An international exposure in a cross-cultural community;Training, great opportunities to grow and develop your career nationally and internationally;Company's social events;Birthday holiday.We are proud to offer an international working experience with a tight-knit network of employees, making it easy to connect and learn from people all across our different functions. On top of that we are a truly innovative company with a strong team spirit, openness to new ideas, and great opportunities to grow and develop your career.Please be informed that allnex conducts background checks as part of our hiring process.Equal Employment Opportunityallnex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an environment where all colleagues contribute for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our communities.Find out how you can make an impactCheck out our careers page for available opportunities. We look forward to hearing from you.