Legal Specialist (German Speaker)

Nippon Sanso is one of the leading companies in the industrial and medical gases business in Europe. Serving over 150,000 customers and 350,000 patients across 14 countries, we offer a comprehensive range of gas-based solutions tailored to sectors including healthcare, food, electronics, manufacturing, chemicals, electronics, and energy among many others.

We are seeking a talented and motivated Legal Specialist to join our European legal and compliance team. Based in Madrid, this role reports directly to the European Legal Manager, also based in Madrid, and provides legal and compliance support primarily for the Nippon Sanso companies in Germany and Poland, as well as for the broader Nippon Sanso group companies across Europe.

The successful candidate will operate across multiple European jurisdictions, collaborating closely with colleagues in the European legal and compliance team to deliver high-quality, commercially focused legal advice and support. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive legal professional who thrives in an international, multicultural environment.

Key Responsibilities:
Legal Support

• Provide legal counsel to management and business units in Germany and Poland on commercial law, contract law, data protection, and regulatory matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, corporate documentation, and other legal instruments.
• Support M&A activities, including due diligence, transaction structuring, and post-merger integration as required.
• Provide corporate law for relevant European entities.
• Collaborate with the European legal team on cross-border projects, harmonisation initiatives, and sharing of best practices.
• Assist with training and awareness sessions for employees on legally relevant topics.

Compliance Support

• Advise management and colleagues on compliance matters, including competition law, anti-bribery, sanctions, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Support the implementation of Group compliance policies and procedures across the relevant jurisdictions.
• Assist with compliance training, monitoring, and internal investigations as needed.
• Help ensure that Nippon Sanso entities operate in accordance with applicable laws and Group compliance standards.