Company Description

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. We are Making Possible™ products and solutions that help advance the industries we serve, providing branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. We design and develop labeling and functional materials, radio frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and offerings that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving industries worldwide — including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive — we employ approximately 35,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2024 were $8.8 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer.

Please let us know if we can support you with reasonable accommodations throughout the application process by contacting our team via [email protected].

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled, forward-thinking, and highly motivated lawyer who is able to manage
multiple priorities.

This role will be based in our European HQ (Oegstgeest, The Netherlands) and will focus on Sustainability for the company and sit within the Materials Group business in EMENA. In your role, you will be expected to partner with and provide proactive legal advice on European and international environmental laws and sustainability frameworks to our various businesses. You will work closely with leaders, others in the company, and the law department on all legal matters. You will also be responsible for managing outside counsel on specific projects and litigation and be a key member of the legal team.

• Advise on European and international environmental laws and sustainability frameworks,
including the EU Green Deal, Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), Corporate
Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), and other ESG regulations, and implement a
process for global regulatory tracking for sustainability on a proactive basis.
• Monitor the evolving regulatory landscape and advise on emerging sustainability regulations
and related legal trends. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate their impact on
business operations, strategy, and corporate governance.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of complex agreements, including those with
sustainability and ESG considerations (e.g., vendor and supplier contracts).
• Support sustainability-related disclosures, including alignment with global ESG reporting
frameworks (e.g., GRI, TCFD, ISSB). Serve as a trusted advisor to the Materials Group
EMENA business teams, providing sound, business-focused, and strategic guidance on legal
matters to leadership, functional leaders, and others in sales, marketing, R&D, procurement,
finance, IT, and HR. Such matters include a wide variety of regulatory and compliance issues;
ESG issues; marketing and advertising; product liability; and EHS.
• Identify and effectively communicate risks and legal developments to leadership, functional
leaders, and colleagues in the law department. Work closely with them to provide and
implement strategic and pragmatic legal advice.
• Develop and deliver training to internal clients on environmental and regulatory topics.
• Contribute to a positive working environment within the legal department, cultivating an
environment that supports diversity, trust, and respect.

Qualifications

• European qualified lawyer with an LLM or a corresponding qualification.
• A registered member of a European bar association or holding an equivalent practicing
certificate.
• Minimum of 8 years of post-qualification experience in environmental law and sustainability
matters.
• Strong knowledge of laws and regulations regarding sustainability and ESG compliance.
• Experience advising on corporate sustainability strategies and frameworks.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Solid project management skills and a good understanding of Enterprise Lean Six Sigma.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English.

Additional Information

We offer:

• Attractive salary package
• Workplace & work hours flexibility
• Structured learning and development / Mentoring program
• International environment
• Events such as International Women’s Day, Earth Day, etc.
• A growing and welcoming team with good spirit!