• Job Description

  Req#: 33680

  We supply the sustainable and innovative paints and coatings that our customers, communities – and the environment – are increasingly relying on. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering paints company that’s committed to science-based targets and is taking genuine action to address globally relevant challenges and protect future generations.

  For more information please visit www.akzonobel.com.

  © 2023 Akzo Nobel N.V. All rights reserved.

  Job Purpose

  The Legal Counsel East Europe plays an important role to contribute to the strategic objectives of the Business whilst ensuring an adequate risk exposure.

  Key Accountabilities:

  • Provide legal advice on to all businesses in East European Countries (predominantly Poland, Romania, the Baltics and Hungary);

  • Support the business with services that contribute to the realization of the Business’ strategic objectives;

  • Provide or coordinate legal advice or on Commercial / Contract Law, Competition Law, Regional M&A plus Administrative Law, as required.

  • Draft, review and negotiate major agreements (including sales, distribution and supply agreements);

  • Lead efforts to standardize legal and compliance matters in the East Europe region;

  • Manage outside counsel for the region;

  • Monitor legal developments in the East European market and communicate and act on relevant issues and developments; deliver education and training to Business.

  Job Requirements:

  • Lawyer trained in one of the jurisdictions in the region, with 5-8 years’ experience at an international law firm or a multi-national corporation;

  • Extensive experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements and legal documents;

  • Substantive knowledge in a broad range of legal disciplines, including dispute resolution experience, strong command of competition law principles, basic knowledge of general Intellectual Property principles, M&A, product liability and compliance matters.

  • High level of analytical, counselling, communication and interpersonal skills with sound legal, ethical and commercial judgment.

  • An effective negotiator and facilitator.

  • Ability to organize and provide hands-on legal service and the provision of an effective legal service through the management of others (internal and external counsel).

  • Excellent English language skills

  • Good command of Polish language is preferred, command of other languages in the region is a nice to have.

  At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.

  Requisition ID: 33680

• About the company

  Akzo Nobel NV, trading as AkzoNobel, is a Dutch multinational company which creates paints and performance coatings for both industry and consumers worldwide.

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