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

Doehler - Darmstadt, DE

Full-time - Mid Level

Darmstadt, DE

5,001-10,000 employees

Food Manufacturing

About the position

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. As a Legal Counsel (m/f/d) in the Corporate Legal department, the central legal department of our company headquartered in Darmstadt, you will assist in the legal support of the Döhler Group companies worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Advise on and address all issues related to operational, legal, commercial, and sales law, including contract law, product liability, corporate law, and compliance.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex contracts with (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 compliance matters, particularly regarding data protection, the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG), and ESG.
• Accompany mergers and acquisitions, including legal reviews if 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).

Requirements

• 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 dealing with compliance and legal matters with solid compliance knowledge applied in practice.
• Strong commercial understanding and 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.
• Fluency in German and English; additional languages are a plus.

Benefits

• Friendly and informal atmosphere, family-owned company, flat hierarchies, short communication channels, and helpful colleagues.
• Integral part of business success and contribution to the future of nutrition.
• Opportunity to fully unleash 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.
• Christmas parties, events, financial benefits, and online shop discounts.
• Onboarding event for new colleagues and several weeks of individual training.
• Continuous education 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 headquarters in Darmstadt.
• Easily accessible location in Darmstadt with free parking.