Head of Legal (m/f/d) - Spain and Portugal

WELCOME TO BASF

As one of the world's leading companies in this field, BASF Coatings S.L. develops and manufactures coatings for the automotive and industrial sectors. The success of our team is based on innovative solutions and close cooperation with our customers.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• Provide strategic and day-to-day legal and compliance advice, training and support to business management and operational personnel of BASF Coatings Espanola, SL, Chemetall S.A.U. and BASF Coatings Services S.A. (Portugal).
• Review, revise, and negotiate commercial documents, a.o. for the purchase or sale of goods or services, contract manufacturing, collaboration and confidentiality agreements; provide legal support to business partners in contract review, negotiations, and strategy.
• Serve as legal counsel on global and Iberian M&A transactions and other strategic projects of the business unit in support of the business and the legal department.
• Advise and support in disputes and litigation, including management of external counsel.
• Identify issues requiring input and support from business and functional support units and engage in cross-functional teams to ensure complete and efficient resolution of all matters and transactions.
• Implement global BASF Coatings and Chemetall policies and guidelines, advise on their Mexican law impact, and train the personnel of BASF Coatings Espanola, SL, Chemetall S.A.U. and BASF Coatings Services S.A. (Portugal).
• Develop a thorough understanding and familiarity with BASF Coatings’ and Chemetall’s business to identify trends and formulate strategies accordingly.
• Lead and support compliance related projects and topics.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

• Bachelor's Degree in Law or equivalent academic qualification.
• Minimum 10 years of legal experience required; prior in-house legal experience in an international company, manufacturing environment preferred.
• Leadership experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in the area of commercial transactions, such as Sales, Procurement and/or Manufacturing, and including negotiation leads, as well as proficiency in European and national antitrust laws required.
• Mergers and Acquisitions / Divestments experience required.
• Excellent ability to network and collaborate, organized and detail oriented.
• Advanced level in both English and Spanish is required, Portuguese is a plus.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Continuous training and professional development with our internal vacancies.
• Safe environment where we promote your health.
• Subsidized canteen on site.
• Free bus service from the company Alcalá-Marchamalo.
• Competitive economic offer with a base salary plus a variable for good performance.
• Home office and adapt your schedule according to your circumstances.
• Connect outside the office and practice sports with colleagues through company groups.
• Flexible remuneration that you can voluntarily allocate to transportation services, training, childcare, etc.
• Pension plans, life and accident insurance, personal loans and participation in company stock programs.
• Financial aid for schooling and other measures for families.

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MORE ABOUT BASF

BASF is the world's first chemical company #WeCreateChemistry . We provide smart solutions for our customers and are moving toward a sustainable future. To this end, we encourage the recruitment of people with the most diverse talents around the world, providing multiple opportunities for professional development. For us, your performance counts as much as your personality. At BASF, opportunities become careers.

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Become a part of our winning formula for success and develop the future with us - in a global team that embraces inclusion and equal opportunities irrespective of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability or belief.