Legal Counsel (m/f/d) Focus on Compliance

Reference ID: 41520

Are you interested in high-quality, natural, and tasty nutrition?

We are! It’s our ambition to shape the future of nutrition.

Döhler is a leading global producer of natural ingredients and solutions for the food, beverage, lifestyle and nutrition industries. We use innovative technology to process plant-based raw materials and enrich products such as lifestyle drinks, cereals, dairy, and confectionery goods for almost every well-known brand. Close to 10,000 dedicated employees in more than 70 countries share one common goal - to ensure that millions of people around the world enjoy the products created by us.

We strive to inspire and empower our employees in everything we do, and we invite you to join our team – together WE BRING IDEAS TO LIFE.

Position: Legal Counsel (m/f/d)

As a Legal Counsel in the Corporate Legal department, you will assist in the legal support of the Döhler Group companies worldwide.

Your Role

• Advise on and address all issues related to operational, legal, commercial, and sales law, including areas such as contract law, product liability, corporate law, and compliance.
• Responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex contracts with our (inter)national clients and business partners.
• Manage disputes and legal conflicts.
• Handle product, warranty, and other liability cases.
• Develop, implement, and monitor compliance processes and structures in accordance with legal requirements in Germany and support relevant audits.
• Advise departments and management on all relevant compliance matters, particularly regarding data protection, the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG), and ESG.
• Accompany mergers and acquisitions, including legal reviews when necessary.
• Implement strategies to structure legal frameworks, secure legal positions, and manage corporate activities.
• Work on projects related to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Your Profile

• Several years of professional experience in the legal department of a globally operating company or a regional law firm with a focus on commercial law.
• Successfully completed studies in law (first and second state exams).
• Experience with compliance and legal matters with solid compliance knowledge applied in practice.
• Strong commercial understanding, balanced risk awareness, meticulous work style, and analytical understanding of complex relationships.
• Ability to prioritize and act pragmatically and hands-on when needed.
• Confident demeanor with precise and persuasive communication skills.
• Strong communication and assertiveness skills, as well as pronounced negotiation abilities.
• Working languages: German and English (additional languages are a plus).

Your Benefits

• Friendly and informal atmosphere, family-owned company, flat hierarchies, short communication channels, and helpful colleagues.
• Integral part of our business success contributing to the future of nutrition.
• Opportunity to unleash your potential and take on responsibilities.
• Access to state-of-the-art technologies through partnerships with market-leading innovators.
• Anniversary and special payments.
• Employee referral bonuses.
• Additional benefits: Christmas parties, events, financial benefits, and online shop discounts.
• Onboarding event for all new colleagues and several weeks of individual training.
• Opportunity for continuous development through internal and external training programs.
• On-site cafeteria with regional and varied cuisine and complimentary drinks.
• Local sports offerings at reduced prices.
• Subsidized Germany ticket or JobRad.
• Insurance benefits such as company pension plans and accident insurance.
• Challenging and internationally oriented work at our headquarters in Darmstadt.
• Attractive location in Darmstadt: Easily accessible by train, bus, on foot, or by car (free parking).

Equal opportunities for all

We welcome applicants who are just as diverse as we are - regardless of age, ancestry, disability, ethnic origin, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, social background, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

Become a part of our team and apply online through our career portal to the attention of Nadine Schmidt. Please note that we are unable to consider or return application documents sent by mail.