Legal Counsel and Operations Specialist

Summary

Join EcoVadis' Finance and Administration department as a Legal Counsel & Operations Specialist. You will provide comprehensive legal support, focusing on legal operations and optimizing the legal department's KPIs. Key responsibilities include legal digitalization, contract management, legal advisory, compliance and governance, and legal monitoring. This role requires a Master's degree in Law, minimum 8 years of experience as an in-house lawyer, and strong operational experience in an international legal department. The ideal candidate will possess strong business acumen, excellent communication skills, and a proactive mindset. EcoVadis offers competitive salaries, various benefits, and a supportive work environment.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Law
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience as an in-house lawyer in an international organization or law firm
• Fluent/bilingual in English
• Strong experience in the operational part of an international legal department
• Legal Operations qualification
• Strong business and operational acumen
• Ability to effectively balance legal risks against business and operational needs
• Proactive, adaptable, and results-oriented mindset
• Excellent analytical skills
• Enthusiasm for leveraging technology to improve legal operations
• Exceptional communication skills (oral and written)
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues from multiple teams & locations to accomplish company goals
• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines
• Ability to work well in an international start-up team environment

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other legal department members and other teams within the company to drive digital transformation through the implementation and management of legal technology solutions
• Stay informed about the latest trends and innovations in legal technology so that you can continuously enhance the department's digital capabilities
• Draft, review, and negotiate a diverse range of contracts, focusing on SaaS agreements, procurement agreements and non-disclosure agreements (NDAs)
• Ensure all contracts comply with applicable laws and regulations while aligning with company policies and objectives
• Regularly review and update standard contract templates, and develop practical guides to streamline the contract management process
• Provide strategic legal advice and support to various business units, including Sales, Procurement, HR on legal-related matters
• Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with contracts and other business activities
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and resolve any disputes that may arise
• Support the development and maintenance of corporate policies and procedures related to contract management and legal digitalization
• Conduct training sessions for staff on contract-related topics and the use of legal technology tools
• Actively monitor and review legal changes in countries relevant to company’s operations and provide timely updates on legislation that may impact the company’s activities and operations, including ESG regulations

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluency in other European languages
• Familiarity with CLM tools (Juro a plus), ticketing systems (Jira a plus) and automations (Slack a plus)
• Previous experience in tech companies and SaaS providers
• Interest or passion for Sustainability

Benefits

• Support with all the necessary office and IT equipment
• Optional (fully covered or co-financed) health care and life insurance
• Multisport card and wellness allowance
• Multicafeteria
• Lunch card
• Annual performance bonus
• Hybrid/ full remote work
• Remote work from abroad policy
• Internet and Electricity bill allowance
• CSR activities
• Modern, pet-friendly office in the city center (next to Rondo ONZ)
• Community service day when volunteering