Job Title:  Legal Counsel

Title; Legal Counsel

Introduction

Are you a legal professional looking to expand your expertise within an international company? If you have a background at a law firm or as in-house counsel and want to work in a dynamic, multi-jurisdictional environment, this could be your next opportunity.
Join us to learn from seasoned legal counsels, gain valuable insights, and develop your skills while practicing law close to the business.

About OMRON

Omron Corporation (Omron) established in 1933, is a leading, innovative multinational with more than 28,000 employees in 44 countries. Omron is specialized in the development, production, distribution, marketing and sales of products and services in a variety of industries, including industrial automation, electronic components, and healthcare.
OMRON is now recruiting for a highly motivated Legal Counsel to join our Legal Team.
You will be a part of OMRON´s EMEA Legal team which is located at its European Headquarters in Hoofddorp, The Netherlands. A dedicated Legal team supports three different Omron businesses consisting of more than 40 entities and branches in Europe, The Middle East, and Africa.
This role reports to SVP & Head of OMCE Legal, Risk& Compliance.

As Legal Counsel you will

•    Advise on legal matters relevant to the business activities, including drafting and reviewing international contracts
•    Independently advise on all matters related to employment and employee benefits from a legal point of view and assisting the HR departments on legal matters throughout the employment cycle from hiring to termination.
•    Anticipate and advise on upcoming legislation relevant to Omron’s activities.
•    Support various regional and corporate projects.
•    Support and collaborate with other legal counsels related to their dedicated business areas.

Required Education and Qualifications
•    University degree in Dutch law, approximately 3 years of (preferably international) working experience gained at a law firm, or as in-house legal counsel at another multinational; in relevant industries.

Required Specific Knowledge, Skills and Experience

•    Experience in drafting and reviewing a broad range of commercial (international) agreements.
•    Specialised knowledge regarding employment law.
•    Proactive, accurate and strong analytical mind.
•    Business acumen
•    Enthusiastic team player with proper service attitude, down to earth, flexible but firm.
•    Positive, energetic mindset.
•    Fluent in Dutch and English. Additional languages (written and spoken) would be beneficial.

Omron offers:

•    A pleasant, inclusive, and flexible work environment with passionate, multi-cultural and cooperative people.
•    Close contact with internal clients of various countries within the EMEA region.
•    Excellent opportunity for gaining broad legal experience close to the business.
•    Opportunity to gain valuable professional development by working closely with experienced legal counsels. While independently advising on employment law, you'll also assist with various legal activities, enhancing your expertise in a collaborative environment.
•    Room for implementation of own (best practice) initiatives.
•    Possibility to develop yourself as subject matter expert in certain legal areas.
•    Opportunities to join trainings and courses for your personal and professional development.
•    Competitive employment benefits package in accordance with market standards.
•    29 days of holidays per year for fulltime employment.
•    Commuting allowance or reimbursement of travel by public transport in line with the company policy.
•    Working from home allowance.
•    Hybrid working and home office equipment to set up your home office space.
•    Working from abroad opportunity up to 20 days per year.
•    Opportunity to join company health insurance and fitness programme.

Interested?
We look forward to your motivation letter and your cv! Please click on apply!