Job Overview The Legal Affairs Specialist is responsible for managing the day-to-day legal affairs of Samyang Foods Europe and its European subsidiaries. Acting as an internal legal business partner, you will provide practical legal guidance to departments including Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, HR, Procurement, and Management.
Job Overview The Legal Affairs Specialist is responsible for managing the day-to-day legal affairs of Samyang Foods Europe and its European subsidiaries. Acting as an internal legal business partner, you will provide practical legal guidance to departments including Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, HR, Procurement, and Management. You will draft, review, negotiate, and manage a broad range of commercial agreements while coordinating specialized legal matters with external law firms when required. The role requires balancing legal risk with business objectives and ensuring that the company operates in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Law (LLB/LLM) or a related legal discipline
3–5 years of legal experience in-house or in private practice
Experience supporting commercial businesses in an international environment
Experience within FMCG, food manufacturing, retail, or consumer goods is strongly preferred
Experience working with cross-border contracts and European legal matters
Experience managing external legal counsel
Strong knowledge of commercial contract law
Solid understanding of employment law
Familiarity with European corporate governance principles
Knowledge of GDPR and privacy legislation
Understanding of compliance and internal control frameworks
Fluent in English, both written and spoken. Dutch is highly preferred
Competencies
Business-oriented mindset
High ethical standards and integrity
Strong attention to detail
Sound judgment and decision-making
Excellent communication skills
Confident negotiator
Proactive and solution-oriented
Collaborative team player
Able to manage confidential information with discretion
Strong planning and organizational skills
Key Responsibilities Commercial Contracts
Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide variety of commercial agreements
Review customer sales agreements and framework contracts
Prepare and negotiate supplier and vendor contracts
Support procurement with purchasing agreements
Review logistics and warehousing agreements
Draft service agreements, consultancy agreements, NDAs, and confidentiality agreements
Maintain and administer the company's contract management system
Monitor contract renewals, notice periods, and contractual obligations
Employment & HR Legal Support
Support HR with employment agreements and contract amendments
Review employment policies and procedures
Advise on Dutch and European employment legislation
Support disciplinary procedures, performance management, and termination processes
Coordinate with external employment lawyers on complex matters
Assist with employee disputes and legal correspondence
Corporate Legal Affairs
Support the establishment and maintenance of European legal entities
Assist with corporate governance requirements
Maintain legal documentation and statutory records
Coordinate board resolutions and shareholder documentation where required
Support management with legal documentation related to company operations
Legal Risk & Compliance
Identify and assess legal risks across the business
Provide practical legal advice to business stakeholders
Ensure contracts comply with company policies and applicable legislation
Support implementation of internal control and governance procedures
Assist with compliance initiatives, including competition law, anti‑bribery, sanctions, whistleblowing, and corporate governance requirements
Support GDPR and privacy‑related matters together with external specialists where required
FMCG & Regulatory Support
Support business teams with legal matters relating to the FMCG industry
Coordinate legal review of product claims and marketing materials where necessary
Assist with legal aspects of product launches
Support regulatory compliance activities together with Quality Assurance and external legal advisors
Coordinate with specialists regarding food law, labelling requirements, import regulations, and product liability matters
External Legal Counsel Management
Act as the primary liaison with external legal firms across Europe
Determine when specialist legal advice is required
Coordinate legal projects with external counsel
Manage legal budgets and monitor external legal costs
Ensure timely follow-up on legal matters
Dispute Management
Support resolution of commercial disputes
Coordinate debt recovery matters with external counsel
Assist in handling claims and litigation
Maintain documentation related to disputes and settlements
Support insurance-related legal matters
Training & Policy Development
Develop and maintain legal templates
Prepare standard contract templates
Draft and update internal policies and procedures
Deliver legal awareness training to business teams
Promote legal compliance throughout the organization
What We Offer
A salary that ranges between €3,400 and €4,750 gross per month
Pension plan
Commuting benefit
Vitality Benefit (€50 a month)
Lease Bike Option
25 days of paid time off
Company laptop & phone
Free Accident & WIA Gap insurance
Great office location in the centre of Amstelveen
An international team of highly skilled colleagues
Salary 3400 - 4750 EUR (monthly)
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Legal Affairs Specialist in Amstelveen werkgever: Samyang Europe
Samyang Europe is een uitstekende werkgever die een dynamische en inclusieve werkomgeving biedt, perfect voor creatieve geesten die willen bijdragen aan de groei van een toonaangevend merk in de FMCG-sector. Medewerkers profiteren van uitgebreide groeimogelijkheden, een cultuur van samenwerking en innovatie, en de kans om impact te maken in diverse Europese markten. Met een focus op persoonlijke ontwikkeling en teamwork, is Samyang Europe de ideale plek voor professionals die betekenisvol werk zoeken.
