Legal Counsel Benelux

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The Role

BMI is looking to appoint a Legal Counsel Benelux to work as part of the Group Legal Function.

Reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel South West Europe, the role will be based in Montfoort, Netherlands.

In this role you will have primary responsibility for the Benelux business and be part of the Benelux Senior Leadership Team (supporting Netherlands & Belgium businesses & manufacturing sites). In addition, You will also collaborate closely with colleagues in the Group Legal team, who are based in the UK, Germany, France, Poland, Italy, Sweden and US. You will be the first & primary legal business partner on all key legal issues and strategic projects ranging from, but not limited to:

• Commercial strategy and contracting (primarily sale & supply agreements) and providing commercially focused legal advice in the region on a wide range of commercial agreements;

• Supporting & ensuring compliance with Marketing claims & Sustainability strategy, including related reporting obligations;

• Pre & post dispute claims work. Working with the wider legal team and external counsel to seek out and propose appropriate solutions and resolutions to disputes and managing litigation;

• Compliance advice & training, working with the wider legal team to implement policies, advise & train internal client groups on Company guidelines, policies and procedures including competition law, data protection, anti-bribery and corruption;

• Providing general legal advice in respect of corporate and commercial law, real estate, labor & employment, intellectual property;

• Support & influence the strategic agenda of the BMI Group and Group Legal on potential restructurings, acquisitions or divestitures;

• Instruction & close management of external counsel.

Candidate Profile

The appointee will proactively identify issues & offer solutions. You will be expected to be accessible, motivational and credible to the Benelux Leadership Team, others in the legal team, senior management and all colleagues. The appointee will also bring:

• Master’s degree law & qualified in the Netherlands with a minimum of 5 to 8 years of post-qualified experience;

• Strong grounding from the corporate or commercial team of a reputable leading law firm or a strong in-house experience covering a broad range of legal issues including commercial contracts with strong drafting, negotiation & communication skills (both written & verbal) in an international company (ideally in a building material or within the private sector industry);

• Ability to operate in a fast paced and dynamic environment and experience with working in an English speaking and multinational business environment;

• Strong organization & prioritization skills with ability to ensure that all legal advice is provided proactively and within relevant deadlines;

• A consistently high level of legal analysis and attention to detail with good common sense, sound commercial & ethical judgment;

• Business focus and a balanced approach to risks analysis in the context of the business;

• Ability to work independently as a self-starter with low levels of supervision, manage multiple matters with commercial awareness, and focus on providing practical solutions;

• Curious, with a good attitude & interpersonal skills, coupled with a willingness to learn and an ability to interact effectively with business partners, colleagues, advisers and other parties, build strong relationships and influence key stakeholders;

• Fluent business English and Dutch required & excellent legal drafting skills - French would be a plus but is not mandatory.

Standard Industries

Standard Industries is a privately-held global industrial company operating in over 80 countries with over 20,000 employees and approximately $9.5 billion in annual global revenue. The Standard ecosystem spans a broad array of holdings, technologies and investments—including both public and private companies from early to late-stage as well as world-class building solutions, performance materials, real estate and next-generation solar technology. Throughout its 140-year history, Standard has leveraged its deep industry expertise and vision to create outsize value across its businesses, which today include operating companies GAF, BMI, Grace, GAF Energy, Siplast, Schiedel, and SGI, as well as related businesses Standard Investments and Winter Properties.

At Standard, we are guided by our mission to build a better world by leading a modern approach to industrialism and are rooted in our core values: we empower employees to lead change, to take risks to evolve the way we work and to connect with colleagues and customers to inspire enduring change. Learn more at www.standardindustries.com.

The Standard Industries portfolio of companies includes:

• BMI Group: Braas Monier and Icopal (BMI Group) came together in 2017 to create the largest roofing and waterproofing company in Europe, with a strong presence in Asia and Africa. Together with GAF, we are the largest roofing and waterproofing business in the world. It’s leading the development of cutting-edge solutions in roofing, primarily focusing on sustainability: Building New Horizons. At BMI it is never just a roof.

• GAF: GAF is the leading roofing manufacturer in North America, with plants strategically located across the country. More homes and businesses in the U.S. are protected by a GAF roof than any other. GAF protects what matters most.

• Grace: Grace is a global leader in specialty chemicals and materials, delivering value to leading companies around the world. Grace’s two industry-leading business segments—Catalysts Technologies and Materials Technologies—provide innovative products, technologies and services that enhance the products and processes of customers everywhere.

• GAF Energy: GAF Energy is transforming the rooftop solar industry to generate “Energy from Every Roof”. As a Standard Industries company, GAF Energy works in partnership with North America’s largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, GAF, offering homeowners elegant, roof-integrated solar options. The company also provides commercial tax equity funding for large-scale rooftop solar projects.

• Schiedel: Schiedel is Europe’s leading manufacturer of flue-ducting, integrated stoves and ventilation systems for residential and commercial buildings. With over 70 years experience, Schiedel creates technically advanced, design-driven products to improve the living environment.

• SGI: Specialty Granules (SGI) is a leading aggregates and mining company supplying specialized products to the North American building materials industry. With over 90 years of superior service, SGI is committed to serving its customers’ needs with industry-leading R&D, innovative products and high-touch support.

• Siplast: Siplast develops and manufactures the world's most advanced roofing and waterproofing systems, using technologies including modified bitumen membranes and liquid-applied roofing products to withstand weather and harness energy.

• Standard Investments: Standard Investments is a fundamentally-driven investment platform focused on the intersection of industry and technology. Standard Investments deploys capital flexibly and creatively across the public and private markets, spanning the life cycle of a company, and leverages its deep industrial knowledge and operational experience to create value.

• Winter Properties: Winter Properties is a vertically integrated real estate investment, management and development company. Winter has built a reputation as a first-class owner, operator, developer and investor over its more than 100-year history in New York City. Today, Winter Properties focuses on strategic investments and ventures throughout major urban markets in the U.S., targeting attractive, risk-adjusted returns through both asset- and entity-level investments.

BMI Group - Company Background & Values

Company:
BMI Group is the largest manufacturer of flat and pitched roofing and waterproofing solutions throughout Europe with a significant presence in parts of Asia and Africa. BMI delivers roofing and waterproofing systems, designed to transform the way people live and work. Providing protection, added value and peace of mind for architects, roofers, building and home owners alike. BMI Group is a Standard Industries company, like GAF, the leading manufacturer of roofing and waterproofing solutions in North America. Together, it’s the largest roofing and waterproofing business in the world.

Standard Industries is a global industrial company with interests in building materials, as well as aggregates, and related investment businesses. With 15,000 employees in over 80 countries, their industry leading businesses include GAF, BMI Group, Schiedel, Siplast and SGI. Key related investment businesses include strategic investment firm 40 North and Winter Properties, a real estate investment management and development company.

BMI Group is the European market leader in manufacturing flat and pitched roofing, with substantial operations also in Africa and Asia. We deliver innovative roofing and waterproofing systems, designed to transform the way people live and work: Building New Horizons.

The BMI origins date back to 1852. Today, BMI has:

• 9,800 employees;

• 120+ manufacturing facilities;

• Sales operations in 40+ countries worldwide;

• Research & Development facilities in 4 countries.

BMI Group is a global, values focussed company, headquartered in Reading near London. Our values are shared by our entire portfolio of companies. The values are:

Empower
We are results driven. We empower our people to take risks and we celebrate their successes and learnings equally.

Evolve
Customer relationships are everything and we deliver with excellence regardless of our roles. We drive change through intense research and development, continuously innovating and embracing new ways of thinking.

Connect
We compete and win together as one, we encourage debate and always take a collaborative approach to create positive change.

Inspire
We are committed to building a more sustainable world for our communities and future generations.

Our motto is: It's never just a roof.

At BMI Group, we believe a roof can offer so much more than shelter, protection and peace of mind. Today a roof can also be a power station, a living space, a vertical garden, even a work of art. The roofs above our heads have the potential to transform the way we live and work. The possibilities are endless – and we’re here to help everyone see them clearer than ever. Our purpose is Building New Horizons.

Vision & Strategy
The vision and ambition is to become the best roofing and waterproofing solutions company in the world. To achieve this, significant focus is being placed on integrating the legacy businesses and unlocking potential for growth. The growth strategy is based on:
▪ Unrivalled talent and culture
▪ Unmatched market execution and customer service
▪ Innovative, relevant, easy products and solutions
▪ World class efficiency and effectiveness

BMI Group places a specific Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) focus
on:
▪ People
▪ Planet
▪ Products

This vision and ambition will be achieved by ensuring there is a strong culture, operating discipline and focus. We are also focussed on building a number of core capabilities to enable us on the journey to ‘best’:
▪ Leadership Development
▪ Sales and Marketing excellence
▪ Digital
▪ Insights and Analytics
▪ Innovation across the business
▪ End-to-end Supply Chain excellence

Through R&D, innovation, supply chain enhancement and social impact efforts the Standard family of companies is leading the transformation of our industries. BMI Group was formed by combining leading players in the flat and pitched roofing business, namely Braas Monier and Icopal, under the roof of Standard Industries. BMI Group is a global, values based company, headquartered in Reading near London.

APPLICATION AND INFORMATION

For inquiries, please call or text Vicky Senden (Talent Acquisition Specialist) at +31 6 82896600 or email vicky.senden@bmigroup.com. If you are interested in this position, please send your CV with motivation by email.