Director of Legal and Compliance - Europe

About Packsize

Packsize has recently moved its European headquarters to Amsterdam , marking an exciting new chapter in the history of Packsize Europe! We are an automation company that enables more efficient and sustainable packaging process flows from packing to unboxing. We’re propelling our customers and the industry forward, always looking to innovate and improve. Because, to us, packaging is about much more than a box, it’s about delivering what’s right, for our customers, for their customers and our planet.

About the Job

Packsize is seeking an experienced, commercially minded attorney to serve as a Director of Legal and Compliance to support its European operations as part of a globally integrated legal team. This role is focused on providing practical, business-oriented legal support across compliance, commercial contracting, employment, and data privacy matters, while helping to build scalable legal and compliance infrastructure to support continued growth in the region. The role requires a hands-on, responsive professional who is comfortable operating in a fast-paced business environment, partnering directly with cross-functional teams, and taking ownership of complex matters through execution .

What You’ll Do

• Act as legal advisor to the European business
• Partner closely with senior leadership to enable commercial decision-making
• Drive legal support for strategic transactions and growth initiatives
• Support integration initiatives for European acquisitions
• Draft and negotiate key commercial agreements across operations, IT, manufacturing , finance, and procurement
• Advise on EU employment law , policies, and support Works Council interactions
• Lead GDPR and data privacy compliance across Europe Identify and proactively manage legal and compliance risks across the region , including product regulations and safety standards
• Suppor t regional corporate governance and corporate re cords management
• Partner with f inance in c onnection with regulatory compliance matters including trade compliance and transfer pricing ; coordinate efforts with outside counsel and tax advisors

What You’ll Need

• Qualified lawyer in the Netherlands
• 8 + years’ experience ( with a combination of top-tier law firm and in-house experience )
• Experience wo rking in a US-headquartered company
• Strong background in commercial contract negotiation , EU employment law, and privacy compliance
• Experience supporting multi-country operations in Europe
• Commercially pragmatic with the ability to balance legal risk and business needs
• Flexibility adapting to changing business priorities and supporting time-sensitive matters when required
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
• Comfortable operating as a hands-on, independent legal leader
• Fluent in written and spoken English, with the ability t o draft and negotiate complex legal agreements at a high professional level

What’s Nice to Have

• Experience with Works Councils in the Netherlands or Germany
• Fluent in Italian (written & spoken)
• Background in manufacturing, technology, or industrial businesses
• Experience in international or scaling environments

Packsize considers several factors when determining compensation when extending a job offer, including but not limited to, the role being offered, the associated responsibilities, the candidate's prior work experience, education/training, and any special skills. At Packsize, we’re committed to supporting the health, well-being, and financial security of our team members. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) retirement plan; Paid Time Off; Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts (HSA/FSA); and life and disability insurance. Additional voluntary benefits include critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, and legal/ID theft protection. We also provide access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support your overall well-being.

Packsize is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in its workforce. In compliance with applicable federal and state laws, Packsize policy of equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, veteran’s status, status as a qualified person with a disability, or genetic information. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities.