Chemistry4People® – Shaping the Future of C4 Chemistry Together with Our Customers
Evonik Oxeno is a leading producer of C4 chemicals with more than 50 years of industry experience. In 2023, the C4 Chemicals business was carved out into Evonik Oxeno GmbH & Co. KG and is currently preparing for its future as an independent company.
Our production sites in Marl (Germany) and Antwerp (Belgium) manufacture key intermediates for plastics, coatings, lubricants, and specialty chemicals. In doing so, we are committed to resource-efficient production processes and the application of innovative technologies.
Would you like to actively shape the future of Evonik Oxeno? Then join us and become part of our team.
As Head of Legal & Compliance (m/f/d), we offer an attractive compensation package, 30 days of annual leave, and the opportunity for mobile working where the role permits. We are committed to supporting your professional development through targeted training and development programs.
Become part of our C4 family and experience our open corporate culture, characterized by flat hierarchies, collaborative teamwork, and regular feedback.
Interested?
Learn more about us here:
- https://c4-chemicals.evonik.com/en/career
- https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/evonik-oxeno
As Head of Legal & Compliance, you will assume overall responsibility for legal advisory services and compliance management for Oxeno GmbH & Co. KG. Acting as a strategic partner to executive management and senior leaders, you will ensure the legal integrity and protection of our global business activities. In addition, you will oversee Compliance, Trade Compliance, and Insurance Management.
Your Responsibilities
- Lead and further develop the global Legal & Compliance function
- Advise executive management as well as business and administrative units on all major legal matters
- Manage complex national and international contractual, corporate, and compliance issues
- Oversee the global compliance management system, including trade compliance
- Coordinate and manage litigation, arbitration proceedings, and out-of-court disputes worldwide
- Lead the Board Office and support corporate governance structures
- Establish and further develop an insurance-related risk management framework
- Lead a team of approximately six employees and manage external legal advisors worldwide
Your Profile
- Fully qualified lawyer (m/f/d) with above-average state examination results
- Several years of professional experience in an international corporate environment and/or a renowned commercial law firm
- In-depth expertise in commercial, corporate, and business law, as well as compliance-related matters
- Proven experience in advising executive management and decision-making bodies
- Strong business acumen, confident presence, pragmatic mindset, and a high level of execution capability
- Fluent business-level German and English language skills
Your Application
To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal. Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at www.evonik.com/en/careers.html.
Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.
Your Talent Acquisition Manager:
Pia MichelsCompany is
Evonik Oxeno GmbH & Co. KG.Skills Required
- Fully qualified lawyer with above-average state examination results
- Several years of professional experience in an international corporate environment or renowned commercial law firm
- In-depth expertise in commercial, corporate, and business law
- Expertise in compliance-related matters
- Proven experience advising executive management and decision-making bodies
- Business-level fluency in German and English
Evonik Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Evonik and has not been reviewed or approved by Evonik.
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Healthcare Strength — The U.S. package consistently includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, supported by HSA/FSA and an Employee Assistance Program. Benefits information highlights robust health coverage alongside base pay.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) and references to legacy pension and retiree medical for eligible groups, indicating depth beyond a basic plan. Company materials and postings emphasize retirement support as part of a comprehensive package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, paid holidays, and parental leave are listed across recent U.S. postings. These time‑off programs appear as core elements of the package.
Evonik Insights
What We Do
Evonik is one of the world’s leading specialty chemicals companies. While we don’t produce electric cars, aircraft, medications or 3D printers, Evonik is part and parcel of these and many other end products. That’s because we contribute the small things that make a big difference. We make electric car batteries perform better, aircraft greener, medications more effective and 3D printers more efficient. In short: We think beyond the bounds of chemistry to make the world a better place. Today and tomorrow. We are an international group with a workforce of over 32,000 people spread across more than one hundred locations. Our daily work is shaped by global concerns, such as sustainability, diversity and digitalization. In all our business decisions, we take the present and future generations into consideration. After all, being ready for tomorrow is our business. Interested in joining our global team? Our wide range of opportunities extends from creative and innovative research through international management all the way to production. Whether you’re studying, starting out in your career or a seasoned professional, come help us make the world a better place. For more information about careers at Evonik, go to: www.careers.evonik.com. #HumanChemistry Find our netiquette on: www.evonik.com/netiquette
