Fujifilm plays a vital role in Europe, operating through a network of over 50 group companies and branches, with a dedicated and passionate workforce of more than 7,000 individuals contributing to R&D, manufacturing, sales, and services. At the heart of our strategic operations lies FUJIFILM Europe GmbH in Ratingen, Germany, serving as our headquarters, overseeing activities across the entire EMEA region. Guided by our Group Purpose, "Giving Our World More Smiles," we are passionately driving innovation and revolutionizing our business in diverse industries across Europe. These include medical technology, biopharmaceuticals, electronic materials, industrial products, chemicals, graphic systems, optical devices, data storage, and all realms of photography. By embodying our Group Purpose, we strive to create products and services that not only bring joy and fulfillment to our customers but also enhance the well-being of our planet and society at large. To learn more about our impactful initiatives and the positive changes we are making, please visit fujifilm.com.

For our Compliance Department at the regional headquarters, we are looking for a

Compliance & Risk Management Counsel (f/m/div).

The company’s compliance department is responsible for operating and overseeing the regional group’s compliance management systems and for supporting approximately 65 affiliated companies in accordance with the global headquarters’ (Tokyo) direction and strategy. In addition, the department has been responding to increasing levels of regulation in areas such as ESG, product compliance and data governance.

Embedded in Fujifilm’s existing compliance and risk management structures, this new role will focus on supporting the expanding ESG Division as well as various product compliance and quality management teams. The new Compliance & Risk Management Counsel will contribute to the integration of ESG/Sustainability-related rules and principles as well as systematic product compliance into Fujifilm Europe’s decision-making and business processes.

With this position, we offer you an exciting challenge in a highly international environment. You will work within and outside of the compliance community and will get to know how Fujifilm contributes to the quality of life with innovative products and effective solutions. An attractive compensation package and the social benefits of an international company are part of the package. Occasional business trips will be an enriching factor of your professional work.

You will directly report to the company’s Chief Compliance Officer or to a senior team member designated by him.

• Provide legal advice and support on ESG/Sustainability-related topics as well as on product compliance to regional and local entities and business teams, including regarding non-financial reporting obligations.
• Monitor applicable ESG/Sustainability-related legal and product regulatory developments and provide intelligence services in these areas; study and analyse relevant current and future laws, regulations and industry standards (such as Green Deal, CSDDD, PFAS, etc.)
• Identify applicable obligations for Fujifilm companies and translate them into business-pragmatic compliance decisions, policies, programs and processes in cooperation with responsible management, corporate, legal and business teams
• Develop into a compliance expert resource for all ESG/Sustainability-related and product compliance-related activities at FUJIFILM Europe GmbH
• Support ESG/Sustainability-related and product compliance activities of regional affiliates
• Draft, review, standardize ESG/Sustainability-related and product compliance clauses in commercial agreements with customers and suppliers
• Develop and deliver trainings and awareness-raising communications addressing ESG/ Sustainability-related and product compliance topics tailored to various relevant audiences
• Collaborate with other corporate functions, regional and global headquarters on cross-company, interdisciplinary projects and initiatives
• Support the regional communications, product compliance and business teams to ensure compliant and ESG/Sustainability-compatible advertising
• Instruct, coordinate and supervise external legal advisors within the frameworks existing at the legal and compliance departments.

You have a high calibre professional legal background, with three to five years relevant post-qualified practical experience in a multinational law firm and/or corporation. You are a fully qualified attorney, preferably with bar admission, and offer the following skills and experience:

• Solid experience with business-pragmatic application and interpretation of EU and national European legislation
• Interest in ESG and risk management
• Good analytical skills
• Ability to identify, prevent and manage legal and compliance risks
• Good English presentation and communication skills both verbally and in writing; other language skills are welcome
• Impeccable level of personal integrity and high ethical standards
• Good understanding of commercial objectives and competitive environment
• Understanding of the meaning and significance of compliance management systems
• Good knowledge of IT applications (MS365 etc.) and good technical skills
• High degree of professionalism, dedication, and self-motivation to excel in an international environment and ability to work proactively and under pressure
• Team spirit and cross-cultural awareness. Ability to effectively and efficiently collaborate and build relationships with attorneys and different functions at all levels throughout the organization.

We offer an exciting work environment and diverse tasks with highly international work. In addition, we offer an attractive compensation package as well as personal growth opportunities associated with working at a global and innovative company.

If you are interested to join our team, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications (including copies of certificates, references, earliest start date and salary expectation).