Legal Counsel - Europe

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Contracts 

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including sales, supply, distribution, logistics, tolling, services, NDAs, and strategic partnership agreements across Europe. 
• Provide pragmatic legal guidance on contract structure, risk allocation, pricing mechanisms, liability, indemnities, and termination provisions. 
• Support cross-functional stakeholders including Sales, Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, and Operations. 
• Develop and maintain contract templates, playbooks, and negotiation guidelines to drive consistency and efficiency. 

Regulatory & Compliance 

• Advise the business on European and local regulatory frameworks, including but not limited to: 
• Product stewardship and environmental compliance 
• Sustainability and ESG-related requirements 
• Competition and antitrust considerations 
• Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on Hexion’s European operations. 
• Partner with EHS, Product Stewardship, and Compliance teams to ensure alignment and risk mitigation. 
• Support internal audits, compliance initiatives, and regulatory inquiries as needed. 

Business Partnership & Risk Management 

• Act as a strategic legal advisor to regional leadership, balancing legal risk with commercial objectives. 
• Identify legal and regulatory risks early and recommend practical mitigation strategies. 
• Support cross-border matters and collaborate with global legal colleagues and external counsel. 
• Contribute to continuous improvement of legal processes and knowledge sharing across the region. 
• Assist in the development of policies and procedures associated with compliance and best practices, including process improvements.