In this role, you will join our dynamic legal team at our Rotterdam headquarters, working directly under the guidance of the Senior Legal Counsel for Europe. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape and develop your role within the team, making a real impact from day one. We are looking for a proactive and driven professional to help strengthen our legal team.
Legal Counsel Europe
The position
In this role, you will play a pivotal part in advising and supporting our procurement and sales department in Rotterdam and our European business units. You’ll collaborate closely with teams across the organization, providing essential legal insights and guidance. Key responsibilities include:
Drafting, negotiating, and reviewing a diverse range of commercial agreements and legal documents for our European operations.
Advising the business on various legal issues and general contracting matters.
Delivering training and guidance to enhance legal awareness within the organization.
This role is a unique opportunity to apply your legal expertise to guide and empower the business in making well-informed decisions. You’ll engage with local business teams, build strong relationships, and provide commercially balanced legal advice to support strategic objectives. Your work will span both procurement and sales transactions, allowing you to gain cross-functional exposure and make a significant impact across all Refresco business units.
About you:
We’re looking for a driven, proactive Legal Counsel with the following qualifications and attributes: At least 5 years of experience as a Legal Counsel or within a law firm. Solid knowledge of general contract law is essential, and knowledge of corporate law is preferred. You consistently communicating transparently and take accountability for your actions. You break down complex legal information into clear, straightforward language, ensuring clarity and understanding. You are eager to learn and thrive when faced with challenges, adapting quickly to fast-paced and dynamic environments. You balance interpersonal skills with subject expertise, connecting effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders as a team player. Fluent in Dutch and English, both spoken and written. You can manage multiple demands, focusing on what’s important without losing sight of the details. You bring a positive attitude and are enjoyable to work with, contributing to a supportive team culture.
What we offer:
A collaborative, international, and commercial environment where you can make a meaningful impact; Opportunities for continuous professional development and growth; A dynamic team culture that values integrity, efficiency, and open communication. Our values: entrepreneurial, passionate, agile, responsible and excellence.
The recruitment process
We believe in finding the best fit for both you and us. Here's what to expect:
Step 1: Application review & phone screening
Once you submit your application, our team will carefully review your qualifications and experience. If your profile aligns with the role, we will reach out to you for a brief phone screening. This is an opportunity to learn more about your background and answer any initial questions you/we may have.
Step 2: Interviews
Successful candidates from the screening stage will proceed to one or more interviews, either in person or via video call. These sessions will help us understand your skills, experience, and values, and you will get to know our team and culture better.
Step 3: Final Decision and offer
After careful consideration, we will contact the selected candidate with an offer. We will also make sure to inform all other applicants of their status.
We aim to make the process as transparent and efficient as possible. Thank you for your interest in joining our team and we are looking forward to your application.
Do you want to see your drinks on every? Do you want to join our exciting journey?
About us
We are a global independent beverage solutions provider for retailers and Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands in Europe, North America and Australia. We combine production of retailer brands and contract manufacturing for branded beverage companies on an effective multiuser production platform that benefits from scale advantages and additional services. Our production platform covers over 70 manufacturing sites in Europe, Australia, US, Canada and Mexico providing customers with close proximity and reliable service across geographies. Our global supply chain expertise and local innovation capabilities offer an almost unlimited variety of soft drinks, fruit juices and other beverages, manufactured to individual customer specifications and requirements. Read more on our website: https://www.refresco.com/en/about-us
Recruitment process
Are you interested in this open position, feel free to send your application!
In case of any questions with regards to the position, you may reach out to Yasimin Harput (Corporate Recruiter Group/HQ)
Phone: 010 440 5100
E-mail: yasimin.harput@refresco.com
Additionally: we have great pleasure in getting in touch with potential new employees directly. For this reason we are fully managing the search for this role in-house and will not be needing any external assistance (agencies e.g.).
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