Senior Legal Counsel

Contextual Overview

Landewyck, an independent family-owned Luxembourgish FMCG company specializing in tobacco and nicotine products, is recruiting a full-time Senior Legal Counsel based in Hollerich, Luxembourg. The role involves managing commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and cross-departmental legal advice to support the group's global growth and entry into new nicotine categories.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Education: Master of Law or equivalent completed legal education.
• Experience: Minimum 5+ years of post-qualification experience in a commercial legal environment, preferably as an in-house lawyer in an international organization.
• Industry Background: FMCG background preferred; experience in regulated product categories is a plus.
• Legal Expertise: Demonstrated knowledge in Civil, Commercial, Competition, Transport, and EU law, with extensive experience in drafting commercial contracts.
• Language Proficiency: Fluency in English is mandatory. Working knowledge of German, French, or other international languages is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including sales, distribution, promotional, manufacturing, NDA, intercompany, and finance contracts.
• Provide ongoing support for contract lifecycles (renewals, amendments, and terminations).
• Ensure compliance of business contracts with applicable EU and local laws, regulatory standards, and internal corporate governance.
• Collaborate with the Head of Legal, Legal Officer, and Legal Assistant on corporate governance, legal opinions, and contract workflow management.
• Monitor legal and regulatory updates impacting local entities and cross-border operations.
• Contribute to workflow optimization, including utilizing AI-driven legal tools.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

• Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent.
• Location: Hollerich, Luxembourg (On-site / Corporate HQ).
• Compensation: Competitive salary and benefits package (exact financial figures not specified).

Application Procedure & Required Documents

• Interested candidates must apply online directly through the official job portal.
• Submit an updated resume outlining relevant commercial contract experience, educational background, and language capabilities.