This position will start by assisting with the review and creation of commercial contracts for our Institutional business in North America. In addition to helping execute our commercial contracts you will also be advising and soliciting input from internal stakeholders on contract terms and conditions that may affect their respective business areas on various levels of complexity of contracts and documents to support the commercial businesses at Ecolab.  Responsibilities will later expand to other business areas.

What You Will Do:

Review and negotiate agreements in connection with commercial transactionsOffer general legal advice to Company management and functional business groupsBuild and manage ongoing relationships with key legal stakeholders Partner with key stakeholders and Global Capability Owner to understand business context and priorities, Mitigate major risks that threaten the delivery of work for contracts that are on customer forms or created internallyOversee other Institutional legal team members in the GBS, ensuring effective collaboration, professional development, and high-quality legal support.

What’s in it For You:

Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements with hybrid model of work (approx. 60% from the office and 40% from home)Matrix Organization: Thrive in our matrix organization, working across Europe with various teams and cultural backgrounds.Collaborative Environment: Strong teamwork and diverse interactions.Development Opportunities: Personalized plans with rapid progressionVersatile Career Paths: Professional growth supported by active committee for different career levels.Supportive Culture: High employee satisfaction and responsive feedback.Learning and Innovation: Continuous learning and technical training incl. subject matter experts’ trainings, soft skills and management trainings and LinkedIn learning.Relocation Support: Assistance for international candidates and candidates living outside of Krakow.Social events such as family events and charity auctions.Comfortable working environment (Library, relaxation area, casual dress code).Parking space for cars and bikes.

What You Will Need:

Law degree and a professional license / authorization to practice law with 10+ years of commercial contracting experiencePrevious experience with multinational industrial / manufacturing companies preferred but not required Previous in-house experience preferred but not required.Strong experience in commercial law including drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts with end customersProficient in drafting various types of contracts in EnglishThe ability to identify, analyze, assess and communicate legal risks to enable internal clients make quality, risk-adjusted business decisionsExperience in managing and supervising a team of lawyers and/or paralegals. This includes providing guidance, assigning tasks, monitoring performance, and fostering professional development within the legal team.Strong organizational skills - ability to coordinate multiple responsibilities and geographies concurrently and prioritize to meet required timelinesDecisive decision-maker who understands global organizational impacts and has cultural awarenessEnglish Fluency (other languages a plus) Excellent verbal and written communicationsFlexibility to adapt and lead through change as business requirements evolveFamiliarity with multiple Ecolab Divisions preferred

We are committed to fair equal and diverse treatment of associates and applicants, furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment. 

Apply today and join one of the most ethical companies with over a hundred years of history. 

Join Ecolab and help us protect what’s vital!  

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Ecolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment. Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, and disabled individuals at all levels of the workforce. We will recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, Ecolab will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, or disability.