The Mitsubishi Chemical Group is a specialty materials provider with an unwavering commitment to forging innovative solutions. We possess extensive expertise and leadership in material science within the core market segments of Mobility, Digital, Food and Healthcare. By providing advanced chemistry-based solutions our 70,000 employees enable industry transformation, develop technological advancements, and create more fruitful lives for the global population.

About the Role

The Associate General Counsel will provide legal support for the affiliates of Mitsubishi Chemical Group EMEA in the areas of corporate, company secretarial, labour, disputes, contracts, commercial, antitrust, data privacy, export control, M&A, business transactions, distribution, product regulatory, projects and all other day to day legal topics. You will collaborate with the relevant business to ensure the implementation of the EMEA legal strategy polices, ensuring strong governance and the minimization of legal risks.

The position could be located at our site Monomer House in Stockton-on-Tees or any other location in the UK.

Your Responsibilities 

• Serving as a proactive advisor on a range of legal matters across the EMEA region and supporting colleagues worldwide as part of the global legal team
• Responsibility for providing corporate and company secretarial support to all affiliated entities across the EMEA region
• Evaluating pre-litigation issues to minimize risks; overseeing litigation; advising management on strategy and providing litigation reports
• Drafting, structuring and reviewing commercial agreements
• Playing a key role in the support of corporate transactions including acquisitions, divestments, restructuring and strategic transactions
• Working closely with colleagues globally including, HR, Finance and Internal Audit
• Instilling confidence and fostering an atmosphere of trust and respect among colleagues

Your Skills and Experience

• Qualified lawyer or equivalent (Germany or England)
• Multi-national diversified company exposure required and experience working in chemical, materials or manufacturing environment desirable
• Role would suit a lawyer with a background in corporate/company law, M&A or general commercial
• Experience as an in-house lawyer dealing with labour law matters (as part of a wider portfolio of responsibilities) and management of external labour lawyers desirable
• A strong commercial, business focused, approach required
• Ability to act autonomously, be proactive and flexible in responding to changing demands
• Skills in providing training to the business on legal matters and related content
• Compliance understanding and exposure to commercial matters that require compliance knowledge (e.g. antitrust, export control)
• Fluency in English is required, any other language is desirable

What could you expect:

Our corporate culture is based on the values of integrity, respect, bravery, collaboration, and persistence, we call it "Our Way". With our approach, together we can shape a more sustainable,progressive and brighter version of the world.

We offer you a secure job position in a pleasant and collegial environment, offering engaging and responsible tasks within an international setting. Flat organization and mutual respect are second nature. 

We believe in the power of people with diverse values, viewpoints, and expertise. Our aim is the wellbeing of people and the planet – a concept we call KAITEKI. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment. Are you curious about this position? Become part of our team and contribute with your talents. Send us your application via our application Portal.