Founded in 1946 by Pietro and Giovanni Ferrero, the Ferrero Group is a family-owned business in its third generation. It has been built by talented people who share a commitment towards continuous improvement to achieve the highest quality and care. This same commitment is put into everything we do for our consumers and characterizes the environment in which we operate.
Some of the world’s most iconic confectionery products come from Ferrero, including Nutella®, Tic Tac®, Ferrero Rocher®, and Kinder Surprise®. Sold in more than 170 countries, our products are part of the collective memory and traditions of consumers all around the world; loved by generations.
The secret to our global success is our 38,767 employees across the world, all dedicated to delivering the care and quality to craft the business, the careers and the brands we are proud of. From the moment you join us, we make sure you can nurture your curiosity and natural abilities. We provide the resources you need to succeed personally and professionally in a diverse work environment that is multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding.
For our Ferrero HQs in Luxembourg we are currently looking for Europe Multicountry Compliance & Corporate Governance Counsel to join our in-house legal team. You will be reporting to Group Compliance Counsel and to the Head of Corporate Governance, focusing on risk management, prevention, ethics and other matters related to legislative compliance (with Focus on Anti Bribery and Corruption, Anti-Trust, Privacy), and supporting Corporate Governance Department on related activities.
Thanks to your experience in compliance, you will contribute to identifying and addressing potential areas of exposure by supporting the implementation or enhancement of preventive measures. You will participate in the development and deployment of compliance strategies within the for Europe Multicountry region, in alignment with central initiatives. Your role also includes drafting compliance reports and providing guidance on related matters.
You will collaborate with various teams to help create and maintain internal compliance tools, such as guidelines and legal documentation. In this context, you may also be involved in delivering training to regional teams and contributing to the development of communication materials aimed at reinforcing compliance practices across the organization.
You will be expected to stay informed about regulatory developments by monitoring legal updates, case law, and industry practices. In addition, your responsibilities include supporting audits and assessments related to compliance and following up on any resulting actions.
Thanks to your knowledge of corporate law, you will support various global corporate activities, including the preparation and follow-up of Board of Directors and Shareholders meetings, as well as the management of Powers of Attorney and compliance with corporate governance requirements.
You will contribute legal expertise to projects involving company structuring, such as company creation, restructuring, or reorganization, and may also be involved in specific initiatives related to company law. In this role, you will work closely with other departments, including providing legal support to the Finance and Treasury teams.
You will also assist in the negotiation, drafting, and review of financial agreements, including those with external institutions. Additionally, you may be asked to prepare and deliver internal training on selected corporate governance topics.
Thanks to your Master’s degree in Law and solid understanding of Luxembourgish law, you will be equipped to handle legal matters related to both compliance and corporate governance in an international environment. Your academic background will support your contribution to legal analysis, documentation, and regulatory monitoring.
You will apply your 6 to 10 years of professional experience—gained either in-house or within a law firm—to advise on compliance risks, support corporate activities, and collaborate with various departments. Your ability to work across legal and operational topics will be essential to the role.
You will use your fluency in English, both written and spoken, in your daily work. Knowledge of French and/or German is considered a plus and may facilitate exchanges within multilingual teams or across jurisdictions.
