Legal and Compliance Specialist (m/f/d) - #2779300

Daikin Chemical Europe GmbH - Positively Innovative

Since 1933, Daikin Industries has been involved in the research and production of fluorochemicals, and is one of the world's foremost manufacturers of fluorochemical materials today. Daikin's unique expertise is essential to a variety of industrial fields. Our newly opened Innovation Center in Dortmund is dedicated to R&D, technical service, and marketing. Here, Daikin Chemical Europe is conducting research on new and sustainable technologies like energy storage, new mobility and industrial manufacturing.

As part of our Legal and Compliance team in Düsseldorf you will act as a trusted operational partner, securing our day-to-day business activities by proactively mitigating risk and safeguarding our commercial integrity.

Your responsibilities

• Review, draft, and manage standard commercial agreements and legal documentation
• Perform in-depth legal research across German and EU regulatory frameworks to advise internal business units and support key decision-making
• Assist in the administration, regular review, and updating of internal policies
• Drive policy awareness, coordinate internal governance procedures, and support compliance training programs across European operating units
• Facilitate administrative processes for intellectual property matters, data protection documentation, and corporate compliance audit preparation

Your profile

• University degree (Bachelor or Master) in commercial law, business law, or an equivalent legal qualification
• Prior work experience in the legal and/or compliance field, ideally within an international corporate/manufacturing environment
• Sound foundational understanding of German and EU commercial, corporate, and regulatory compliance standards
• Business proficiency in English (speaking and writing); working knowledge of German, French or Japanese are advantageous
• Advanced command of standard office applications, digital contract/document management systems, and legal databases
• Strong analytical reasoning, precise attention to detail, and a structured, solution-oriented approach

What we offer

• 37,5h working week and 30+2 days annual paid vacation
• Flexible working hours and remote working (hybrid model)
• Job ticket
• Family support (Kindergarten-fee)
• Friendly international working environment and the opportunity to contribute your own ideas in a growing and future oriented company
• Fresh fruit and beverages free of charge at the office

Your application

Please submit your CV along with relevant certificates. An additional cover letter is welcome, but by no means required. We look forward to connecting with you and discussing your future with us!