Legal Specialist (Paralegal)

We are reimagining the glassmaking process, we are not afraid to push boundaries as we transform an industry that has manufactured glass in nearly the same way for over 100 years. We threw away the play book and went about designing and implementing new technology, innovating processes and bringing new benefits to our customers. This is just the beginning as we expand our offering and implement future technologies across our operations.

We are part of O-I, who with 21,000 + employees and an unparalleled footprint spanning 69 plants in 19 countries, provides us with the opportunity to make an impact on a global scale.

You will be responsible for providing operational and advisory support across EU Legal & Compliance so the business can execute safely and efficiently. The role will strengthen our capabilities in GDPR/document governance, compliance training & investigations support, corporate governance, and commercial contracting.

Core Responsibilities  

• Privacy / GDPR operations: Maintain EU-wide legal documentation, Records of Processing Activities (ROPA), and privacy screenings; coordinate with stakeholders at Country level and ensure auditable completeness of files.
• Compliance enablement: Organize training deployment, track completion, and provide support for policy reviews and helpline investigations; help monitor ethics & conduct policies (e.g., conflicts of interest, trade controls).
• Corporate governance cadence: Prepare and follow the “legal calendar” for EU legal entities (AGMs, Boards), draft and assemble minutes and manage archiving.
• Commercial contracts support: Draft, review, and standardize supply, sale, and procurement agreements; coordinate signatures and lifecycle tracking. Provide first-chair support on routine commercial agreements (NDAs/procurement/supply/sales), escalating complex items and own document and knowledge management across EU legal files.
• Matter & external counsel coordination: Maintain trackers for litigations and pre-dispute claims; support selection and onboarding of outside counsel and optimize spend with disciplined documentation.
• Cross-functional liaison: Partner with HR, IT, Finance, Procurement, and Plant leadership to implement EU-level policies and resolve day-to-day legal issues.

• Bachelor’s/Advanced diploma in Law or Legal Studies; 3–5 years PQE (in-house or law firm).
• Demonstrable experience in commercial contracting, privacy/GDPR, and compliance operations.
• Multilingual ability is a plus.

Please submit your resume in English.

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