Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 78 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 23,000 professionals in more than 160 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2025 US Best Managed Company.

For additional information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com or follow us on social media.

Location: Poland, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Czechia, Hungary also possible.

Candidates must already have the right to work in the EU in their country of residence. Relocation assistance and/or visa support are not offered for this role.

Who we are looking for:

At Solenis we are searching for a Legal Counsel to join our EMEA Legal team in a highly dynamic and international environment. We are looking for a highly motivated, independent and well-organized legal professional, with a genuine interest in cross-border legal matters. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, the ability to prioritize effectively, and a proactive, solution-oriented approach to identifying and addressing legal challenges.

The primary responsibility of this role is to provide legal support to business stakeholders across EMEA, under the guidance of the Senior Regional Business Counsel, EMEA. Success in this role requires a commitment to delivering high-quality results and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Negotiate, prepare, revise, and terminate commercial contracts including, but not limited to, sales and rebate contracts, distributor and agency contracts, toll manufacturing contracts, procurement contracts, non-disclosure agreements.

• Handle disputes and coordinate litigation proceedings, facilitate settlement of customer pre-suit litigation claims.

• Provide legal counsel on matters relating to debtor/creditor rights; facilitate resolution of collection and bankruptcy matters.

• Key participant in business clients’ M&A deal teams, provide legal counsel in connection with the establishment and management of joint ventures and other commercial relationships, support and lead post-closing integrations.

• Provide front-line counsel for business clients on the Solenis Global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance questions and issues relating to, for example, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, UK Bribery Act 2010 or equivalent local laws and regulations; provide proactive compliance training, conduct internal investigations, and recommend remedial actions.

• Provide legal advice to and effectively influence internal stakeholders with respect to data privacy and other privacy requirements.

• Manage front-line legal inquiries of employment and benefits, intellectual property and environmental/health/safety issues liaise with, and solicit advice from, specialists in those functional areas to address legal inquiries.

• Provide corporate governance support.

• Manage outside counsel’s delivery of legal services (substantive content and cost oversight).

Education / Experience / Requirements:

• Master’s degree in law (LL.M) or equivalent.

• Admitted to the bar in a European jurisdiction.

• Minimum of 5 years of postgraduate legal experience in a reputable law firm and/or as an in-house counsel, providing legal advice to regional or global businesses.

• Fluency in English is required; working knowledge of additional languages is a strong advantage.

• Solid, broad-based legal expertise across commercial and contract law, corporate governance, employment law, data protection and privacy (including GDPR), and internal investigations.

• Demonstrated experience advising across multiple jurisdictions, with a strong understanding of cross-border legal considerations.

• Strong business acumen, with the ability to deliver pragmatic, risk-based legal advice that supports commercial objectives.

• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder-management skills, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively across functions, geographies, and levels of seniority.

• Comfort operating in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, including the ability to adapt quickly and manage competing priorities.

• Highly developed analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills, with sound judgment and decision-making capability.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal issues clearly and concisely to non-legal audiences.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, as needed

* Please submit your CV in English *

We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to hear from you.

What We Offer (Poland):

• Private medical care by Lux-MED

• Life insurance and Travel insurance

• Employee retirement plan (PPE) after trial period

• Sports card (Multisport) - partially employer-funded

• Employee Assistance Program for Employees and Families

How to Apply
Interested? Send us your CV. We look forward to reviewing your application and will reach out if there’s a match to arrange a brief exploratory call. All candidates must be eligible to work in the EU area.

Solenis is proud to be an employer that gives equal consideration to all candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or disability status.

At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or the field, consider joining our team.

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