Legal Counsel Europe M/F

Location: Req ID: 6249 Job Type: Edgewell is not just a company, but a vibrant global community of 6,800 visionaries, doers, and makers . Our family of over 25 personal care brands serves people in more than 50 countries . We are dedicated to infusing joyfulness into every aspect of our work. Our pledge goes beyond our products, with our fundamental value of People First guiding us to foster a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment where every team member can flourish and celebrate our shared achievements. Legal Counsel Europe M/F Locations: Paris, Warsaw, Prague Hybrid Working Attractive salary & benefits Let’s Talk About You You’re ambitious, but you want a career with purpose—we love that. You’re up for a challenge and ready to write the next chapter of your career story with a great group of encouraging colleagues. You want to make your mark and let your personality shine. Well, if you’re interested in our role, this might be your next step! We are looking for an experienced Legal Counsel to join Edgewell Personal Care – a global consumer goods business with a portfolio of over 25 brands (Wilkinson Sword, Schick, Hawaiian Tropic, Carefree, Bulldog Skincare for Men, Jack Black and recently acquired Cremo Grooming… just to name a few!). Now Let’s Get Down to Business You’ll play a key role supporting the Group DPO in driving global Data Privacy and AI programmes, alongside leading critical compliance initiatives and supporting commercial contract activity. If there’s one thing you’ll get here at Edgewell, it’s a collaborative group full of likeable, diverse and nurturing colleagues. They’re an inspiring bunch. Here’s a sample of what you’ll get up to: Data Privacy & AI Maintain the Register of Processing Activities (ROPA) and local registries across Europe Manage data subject rights requests end-to-end in line with GDPR requirements Maintain registers of AI systems and use cases, including risk assessments aligned to the EU AI Act Conduct privacy reviews for websites and digital marketing (cookies, consent, policies) Support development and review of European privacy policies and procedures Contribute to privacy reporting including KPIs, dashboards and risk metrics Support vendor privacy and AI due diligence, including DPAs and transfer impact assessments Monitor regulatory developments and assess impact on the business Compliance Centre of Excellence Design and manage third-party due diligence programmes (risk-tiering, screening, remediation) Coordinate compliance training campaigns in partnership with HR Develop and deliver training for non-legal stakeholders Manage retention schedules and data disposition processes Oversee legal holds, including documentation and tracking Support reporting across compliance programmes Commercial Legal Support Draft commercial contracts using standard templates (distribution, supply, services) Review counterparty amendments and propose responses Draft and review NDAs Conduct legal research to support wider legal team Are You Ready to Show Us What You’ve Got? We’re looking for someone with relevant experience, ideally within an FMCG or similar fast-paced environment. While your experience is important, we’re all about making useful things joyful—so we love when our candidates bring energy, curiosity and a collaborative mindset. This role could be located in Paris, Warsaw or Prague. Hybrid/ remote options can be considered. Here’s what we are looking for: Bachelor’s degree (Law or related field preferred) Strong experience in data privacy, compliance or commercial legal work Familiarity with GDPR and European privacy frameworks Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to tight deadlines Comfortable working autonomously while collaborating across teams Experience with Office 365 (essential) Fluency in English is a must Nice to have: Experience with contract management tools Exposure to contract negotiation Experience in due diligence programmes Experience working with European privacy regulations Strong team collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills Additional European language is useful What We Offer Depending on your location: Competitive salary, hybrid working, employee assistance programme, life assurance, discounted Edgewell branded products, core working hours, responsible leave or holiday entitlement, free beverages & snacks, sports & social club membership, casual smart dress code and a great team! Now Take the Next Step If you’re looking forward to progressing your career with us, then we’re looking forward to hearing from you. Please email an up-to-date CV in English along with your salary expectations. Alternatively, feel free to pass this on to your teammates who may be interested. For more information about this great company, visit www.edgewell.com . #INT Edgewell is an equal opportunity employer. We do all we can to create a collaborative and diverse global team, where good ideas can thrive, and our colleagues can learn and lead. We prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. We listen deeply and speak directly to create an environment that’s open to difference. We aim to bring joy to not only the products we create and the people we serve, but our colleagues across the globe too.