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Legal Counsel MIDI

WHO ARE WE?

 

ROPU MIDI is a Regional Operating Unit that covers all local Human Pharma and Animal Health Operating Units across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Greece, Portugal, Sweden, and The Netherlands. MIDI has a multicultural and diverse work environment. More than 1.800 employees are striving to work together to improve the lives of patients and animals in our region.



THE OPPORTUNITY

 

This is a broad-ranging legal and governance expert role at the heart of Boehringer Ingelheim’s European operations. As Legal Counsel, you’ll:

 

  • Be a trusted legal expert advising our businesses and group functions across the MIDI region on local and cross-border legal, contractual and governance matters
  • Work closely with colleagues from our businesses and group functions as well as with senior management
  • Gain exposure to and find adequate pragmatic solutions for local and cross-border legal and governance matters in a complex, international and fast-paced environment
  • Take ownership of diverse legal, contractual and governance topics with autonomy and trust
  • Join a collaborative legal & compliance team that values expertise, integrity, and continuous learning
  • Shape your career in a role that offers visibility, challenge, and purpose — with room for personal growth
  • Become an active member of the global legal & compliance function and gain access to international career opportunities at Boehringer

 

This position is based in Amsterdam and reports directly to the Head of Legal & Compliance MIDI.

 

This is a fantastic role for a skilled corporate and commercial lawyer who wants to be part of a truly business-minded and innovative team! Join us if you want to make a difference. 

 

Please note, only applications in English will be considered. Submit your application before the 24th of October 2025. 

 

 

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

 

As Legal Counsel, you’ll be delivering high-quality support, advice and guidance across the businesses and functions.

 

  • Draft, review and negotiate, commercial contracts, as well as corporate legal and governance documents
  • Provide legal and governance advise and act as legal business partner to the group functions in the MIDI region
  • Organise and oversee corporate housekeeping matters across the MIDI region.
  • Support local and cross-border projects and the implementation of compliant governance processes
  • Collaborate closely with local, regional and global colleagues and steer external counsel
  • Monitor legal developments in the fields of legal governance and commercial law and assess their impact on operations leveraging the global legal & compliance network

 

 

WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING TO THE TEAM

 

  • Bachelor’s and master’s degree in law, earned in the Netherlands or another European jurisdiction
  • At least 3 years of role-relevant post-qualification experience in a multinational corporate or international law firm setting
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills in English (Dutch is a plus)
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a matrixed environment

 

WHAT WILL YOU GET IN RETURN?

 

Next to working in a Global Top Employer certified company that offers you the opportunity to develop and challenge yourself while learning from a fast-paced environment of our European MIDI region: 

  • Be part of a wellbeing-oriented organization (Premium access to Headspace, OpenUP and ongoing support and initiatives related to ways of working to help our employees to stay healthy and constantly improve the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being) 
  • A competitive salary range based on seniority and skills (plus annual bonus, 8% holiday pay and a company pension scheme) 
  • Hybrid workplace model – flexibility to work from home within the respective country and the office and 31 vacation days to re-energize 
  • Option to temporarily work from abroad for a limited period (up to 30 working days). 
  • A very diverse team (currently over 50 nationalities) that enjoys fun activities and celebrations (e.g., Team events, Christmas Party) and values a respectful working atmosphere! 

 

What’s next?

We will have a look at your CV and cover letter. If we see a match, we will invite you for a video call interview to get to know each other. We will keep you posted during the process!

If you have any questions related to the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact Talent Acquisition MIDI: TalentAcquisitionMIDI.EU@boehringer-ingelheim.com 

 

Screening:

In order to comply with applicable export control laws, Boehringer Ingelheim periodically screens business relations (including job applicants) against sanctioned party lists (“SPL”). These checks may be performed by Boehringer Ingelheim or by any of its Affiliates. You acknowledge that Boehringer Ingelheim and/or its Affiliates will screen you against SPL and that for this purpose your personal data may be processed in relevant databases, including databases of third-party vendors that perform SPL screening for or on behalf of Boehringer Ingelheim or its Affiliates which may be located or accessible outside the EU. Boehringer Ingelheim is committed to ensuring an adequate level of protection of your personal data.

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