Bedrijfsomschrijving

RPM International Inc. is a $7.3 billion, multinational company with subsidiaries that are world leaders in specialty coatings, sealants, building materials and related services. From homes and workplaces, to infrastructure and precious landmarks, RPM’s market-leading brands are trusted by consumers and professionals alike to help build a better world.

Operating in 4 groups, the company employs around 17.200 people in 119 manufacturing facilities. For Belgium, the plant is located in Houthalen-Helchteren (Limburg). Shares of the company’s common stock are traded on the New York Stock Exchange.

Meer over RPM International

The Opportunity:

Serve as lawyer to a group of European entities that are subsidiaries of a US publicly traded manufacturer of construction products.
Position based in Houthalen-Helchteren (3 days per week office presence).
Some local European travel to meet with business contacts will be needed.
This role requires a high level of collaboration and coordination with and working at the direction of US-based lawyers (who do have overall responsibility for legal matters associated with the European businesses).
The successful candidate will have strong contracts experience and be able to continually prioritize daily activity in a fast-paced environment with a “done is better than perfect” mindset.

What you will do:

First legal point of contact for the responsible businesses.
Coordinate legal issues across responsible jurisdictions, ensuring alignment with the company’s overall strategy and objectives at the direction of senior lawyers.
Serve as the primary liaison with US lawyers regarding legal matters impacting applicable businesses.
Provide legal advice and support on a wide range of issues, including commercial contracts, employment law, intellectual property, internal restructurings and data protection.
Act as local liaison regarding litigation and disputes at the direction of Senior Director of litigation.
Monitor changes in laws and regulations that may affect the company’s operations and advise management teams accordingly.
Identify and help manage risks.

Profile

Masters degree in Law from a European university.
Admission to practice law in at least one European jurisdiction.
Minimum of 5 years experience.
Experience working for a corporation strongly preferred.
Excellent written and spoken English and Dutch required. Proficiency in either French or German needed.
Excellent knowledge of corporate law required.
Extensive contract drafting and review experience related to commercial agreements.
The ability to effectively collaborate with large project teams and one-on-one with business leaders.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills. This includes proactively communicating with colleagues about complicated concepts in understandable ways tailored to varying levels in the organization.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
Ability and willingness to travel to support the company’s operations across Europe. (Approximately 10-20% of the time).
Ability to manage many tasks at once from multiple project owners with varying degrees of urgency and importance.
Has demonstrated competency to complete proactive tasks and projects whilst balancing day-to-day tasks.

Offer

Dynamic, multinational and inspiring work environment.
Competitive salary package with various benefits.
Travel opportunities.
Remote work is possible.

Vergelijkbare jobs

Interesse?

Solliciteer nu voor de job Legal Counsel (EU) bij RPM International in Houthalen.

Vergeet niet te vermelden dat je deze functie via Lexgo.be hebt gevonden, samen met de referentie "VL/BE/LAW/3947/24".

Solliciteer