We are seeking an accomplished and innovative Commercial Lawyer to support our Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain functions in Europe. This role will report directly to the Regional Head of Legal (Europe and Dairy) and provide pivotal support to our Global Procurement Team (based in Ireland) on relevant global procurement projects.
Key Responsibilities
* Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial and procurement agreements, including outsourcing agreements, inbound/outbound technology licenses, master services agreements, OEM contracts, energy contracts, and marketing agreements.
* Develop and maintain standard contract templates and playbooks tailored to business needs.
* Provide actionable, business-oriented legal advice to internal clients across Europe and globally.
Strategic Leadership, Advice & Transformation:
* Horizon Scanning that results in proactive, business partnering support to the Procurement, Supply Chain and Logistics Functions on changes in law that impact our business in Europe.
* Experience in working with senior leaders in developing procurement/tender and contract processes.
* Lead and influence global contract transformation projects, including the optimisation of our contract lifecycle management system.
Efficiency & Value Creation:
* Experience in leading, managing and using CLM systems within an organisation.
* Identify and implement contract strategies that reduce risk, improve turnaround times, and enhance procurement team effectiveness.
* Support initiatives to streamline commoditised contract management, including integration with SAP and Salesforce platforms.
Governance & Compliance:
* Ensure all procurement and other commercial contracts comply with our legal policies, risk tolerances, and regulatory requirements.
* Support internal audits and functional management reviews related to procurement specifications and contract governance.
* Support our Ethics & Compliance team on initiatives in Europe.