Overview
Legal Consultant Jobs in Budapest, Hungary at Partner in Pet Food (PPF)
Title: Legal Consultant
Company: Partner in Pet Food (PPF)
Location: Budapest, Hungary
Partner in Pet Food (PPF) is an innovative, leading European pet food producer, supplying over 600 customers, including major grocery retailers, supermarkets, specialized pet shops in the 40 markets in which it operates.
PPF is the second largest producer of Retailer Brand wet and dry pet food in Europe, offering a full range of high quality cat and dog food products.
PPF is headquartered in Hungary, employs around 3.000 staff and has operations in 10 countries.
We are looking for a Legal Consultant colleague, who would like to be a part of our international team.
Duties and responsibilities:
Provide expert legal advice on a variety of legal matters, including employment law, regulatory compliance, data protection and contract law.
Conduct thorough legal research and analysis to support the company group needs and help build case strategies.
Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
Represent the company in legal proceedings, including keeping contact with relevant authorities and external law firms.
Stay updated on changes in laws and regulations that may impact the company and provide proactive advice.
Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure comprehensive legal support.
Assist in the development and implementation of legal policies and procedures.
Assist in the development of presentations/training material for internal teams on legal issues and best practices.
You are the right fit, if you have:
Hungarian law degree.
Completed Hungarian bar exams.
Minimum 3 years of experience in a legal counsel or similar role (corporate in-house or law firm).
Strong knowledge of employment law, contract law, and regulatory compliance.
Excellent analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent English skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Attention to detail, keeping deadlines, strong organizational skills.
Proficiency in legal research tools and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
What we offer:
Competitive salary
Commuting Allowance
Pet-friendly office
Meal allowance
Hybrid Work
Sports allowance
