Commercial Legal Counsel

Ranpak is a leading provider of environmentally sustainable, system-based, product protection solutions for e-commerce and industrial supply chains. Since its inception in 1972, Ranpak has delivered high quality protective packaging solutions, while maintaining its commitment to environmental sustainability. The business of Ranpak is legally supported by the Director Senior Counsel based in the Netherlands. To further strengthen the legal team, we are currently looking for a Commercial Legal Counsel.

You are responsible for a wide variety of legal matters across the EMEA and APAC business, such as commercial contracts with suppliers, distributors and customers, and protection and enhancement of Ranpak’s intellectual property portfolio. You work closely together with the business and provide them with support for all legal matters related to the EMEA and APAC regions of Ranpak. You act as Business Partner and in that capacity you advise on strategic business objectives.

Profile

• Dutch law degree and approximately 8-12 years of work experience
• Experience gained at a law firm or as an inhouse legal counsel in preferably - an international framework
• Good knowledge of commercial contract law
• Experience with Intellectual Property law and Competition law is a plus
• Business minded with excellent communication skills

Proposition

• A responsible role in a fast-paced and international setting
• Company with serious commitment to environmental sustainability
• Reporting directly to the Director Legal EMEA & APAC/Senior Counsel
• Steep learning curve and interesting development opportunities
• You are a flexible multitasker with a proactive and service-oriented attitude
• You are highly motivated and an enthusiastic team player
• Excellent communication skills demonstrated ability to provide clear and concise legal advice
• This is not a standard 9-17 office job and you will be challenged every day, thus a flexible mindset and ability to adapt are a must
• You are a natural problem solver, able to quickly understand problems and identify solutions
• Able to adapt to new processes and work in a fast-paced environment
• Stakeholder management - on all levels - is part of your nature

What we offer you

• Ranpak gives you space to grow and perform
• Competing salary based on relevant professional experience
• Hybrid work: one day per week from home with a full‑time contract
• 25 vacation days and seven extra ADV days
• A year‑end bonus
• A new and modern building in Eygelshoven
• Broad development opportunities within Ranpak

Ranpak Values
We believe in building a culture of ownership, where we all contribute and succeed together.

At Ranpak, diverse perspectives, talent, and innovation come together to create amazing results.

• Ownership Culture - Our ownership mentality empowers us. As employee-owners, we take responsibility for our individual work and pride in our collective achievement.
• Environmental Sustainability - Our product portfolio has been designed to reduce the harmful consequences of our globalized economy.
• Diversity and Inclusion - Diversity is strength. We aspire to the equitable representation of all perspectives across our company.
• Employee Actualization - When each of us reaches our full potential as an individual, we all succeed together.
• Customer Centricity - Our customers are vital both to our success and to our mission. Helping our customers succeed is top priority.
• Data Driven Decision Making - We are guided by data. Key business decisions are based on verified data rather than intuition or observation alone.
• Community Engagement - We embrace our responsibility to our local communities, contributing to the lives of those around us.

Ranpak is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination.  We celebrate the unique differences of our employees because that is what drives curiosity, innovation, and the success of our business. 

Ranpak does not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.  Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. 

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including recruiting, hiring, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training.  Ranpak makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.  For more information, we invite you to read our Code of Ethics.

How to apply
If this role feels like the right next step for you, I would  be happy to hear from you.
You can apply directly, however you’re also welcome to reach out first if you want to explore the role, the team, or the expectations in more detail.

Feel free to contact me anytime on Janssen.wayne@ranpak.com or +316-20056342.