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Senior Counsel - EU Product & Chemical Regulatory Compliance

Germany; United Kingdom; Poland; Ireland · Job Posted June 01, 2026
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This is an exciting opportunity to join Avantor as Senior Counsel and be at the forefront of our new Product & Chemical Regulatory function for the EU! Avantor® is a leading global provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the biopharma, healthcare, education & government, and advanced technologies & applied materials industries. This brand-new position offers a unique opportunity to shape the processes and be a member of the legal team, driving Avantor's operations across Europe and in Germany. Reporting to the VP & Deputy General Counsel, Regulatory, you'll play a pivotal role in navigating complex regulatory frameworks across Europe, with a strong emphasis on product regulatory compliance and trade regulations. You will provide strategic legal counsel to Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, and Commercial leadership, as well as provide expert support to other Avantor lawyers to mitigate legal risks.

Job Responsibility

  • Provide expert legal advice on European regulations including REACH, CLP, MDR/IVDR, GMP guidelines, pharmaceutical and/or medical device law, import/export law and environmental regulations
  • Engage with regulatory authorities (EMA, ECHA, NCAs), draft regulatory responses, facilitate audits, and advocate for the company
  • Develop and implement compliance strategies for EU and international trade regulations including customs classifications, Incoterms, duty drawback processes, and trade sanctions
  • Direct support for compliance audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Assist in preparation and review of submissions to regulatory authorities
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to address regulatory issues
  • Develop and implement internal policies and procedures for ongoing compliance
  • Identify and mitigate legal risks related to regulatory compliance
  • Conduct training sessions to enhance awareness of regulatory requirements

Requirements

  • LLM or equivalent law degree, registered as an attorney in at least one European jurisdiction
  • 10+ years of legal experience, preferably from a leading law firm and/or multinational corporation, with 5-7 years specializing in European regulatory law within pharmaceutical, chemical, medical device, or other highly regulated industries
  • Experience collaborating across a matrixed business and legal environment
  • In-depth knowledge of EU regulatory frameworks including CLP, REACH, and GMP guidelines
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent communication and negotiation skills, ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
  • Proficiency in English required
  • At least one other European language preferred

Nice to have

  • At least one other European language
  • Experience in pharmaceutical, medical device, chemical or other highly regulated industries

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