Legal Officer (Maternity Cover)

We are looking for a Legal Officer to join MBP Solutions on a 12-month maternity cover contract. This role supports our international trading operations, ensuring transactions are legally sound, compliant and commercially effective. 

Working closely with teams across commercial, finance, logistics, procurement and operations, you will provide practical legal guidance on contracts, risk and regulatory matters, while also contributing to the development of standard contracts, policies and internal tools. 

What You’ll Do 

• Review, draft and negotiate a wide range of international commercial contracts. 
• Identify and advise on legal, contractual and commercial risks. 
• Support internal teams on contract execution, liability, payment terms, delivery and claims. 
• Advise on international trade matters, including Incoterms, logistics, customs and risk allocation. 
• Provide guidance on regulatory and compliance issues, including environmental, ESG, sanctions and supply chain due diligence. 
• Contribute to standardisation of contracts, policies and legal processes. 
• Support resolution of disputes and claims, working with internal stakeholders and external counsel. 
• Deliver clear, commercially focused legal advice in a fast-paced, international environment. 

Who Are You 

You are a pragmatic, solutions-focused legal professional who can balance legal risk with commercial priorities. You communicate clearly with non-legal stakeholders and thrive working across different countries and cultures. 

Skills & Experience: 

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a relevant sector (e.g. international trading, commodities, logistics, environmental or industrial business). 
• Strong experience drafting and negotiating international contracts. 
• Solid understanding of contract law, risk allocation and international trade. 
• Familiarity with Incoterms, logistics and cross-border transactions. 
• Interest in environmental, sustainability or circular economy regulation. 
• Strong drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management skills. 
• Fluent English (additional languages such as Dutch or Spanish are advantageous). 
• Eligible to work in the EU. 

Why Join MBP? 

• Competitive salary based on experience. 
• Work for a company committed to sustainability with a genuine environmental positive impact. 
• Enjoy a collaborative professional culture with hybrid flexibility.