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Dentsply Sirona
Dentsply Sirona
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Dentsply Sirona develops and manufactures dental solutions for professionals working to improve oral health worldwide. The company combines research, product development, and manufacturing to support dental practices across more than 50 countries. Its teams contribute across areas such as sales, supply chain, and corporate operations, with work focused on advancing dentistry today and over the long term.
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Legal Director, Commercial EMEA

Lead commercial legal strategy across Dentsply Sirona’s EMEA dental products business. Advise regional leaders, negotiate complex agreements, and manage cross-border legal matters.

DEGermanyRemoteFull-timeLeadEnglish RequiredGeneral Counsel

Description

  • Set the EMEA commercial legal agenda and act as the principal legal adviser to regional leadership.
  • Advise EMEA leaders on business strategy and major commercial and operational decisions.
  • Provide legal guidance to EMEA leadership and country teams.
  • Support business growth and transformation, including go-to-market and distribution models, market entry, product launches, pricing, promotions, and strategic accounts.
  • Lead legal support for significant regional agreements covering distribution and dealers, public tenders, strategic accounts, services, software and digital solutions, and partnerships with dental professionals and institutions.
  • Identify and evaluate significant legal risks across EMEA.
  • Work with teams across Regulatory, Compliance and Ethics, Privacy, Intellectual Property, Operations Legal, Employment, Tax, and Corporate Legal.
  • Oversee major EMEA commercial disputes and administrative matters, including strategy, external counsel, financial exposure, and reporting.
  • Lead, coach, and develop the geographically distributed EMEA legal team.
  • Handle a high volume of fast-moving matters while maintaining quality, responsiveness, and appropriate escalation.
  • Bring EMEA perspectives to global Commercial Legal priorities and shared standards.
  • Advise Procurement and business teams on purchasing, supply, and service agreements, including drafting, negotiation, and contractual risks.
  • Independently evaluate complex legal, commercial, and operational risks.
  • Offer recommendations, practical alternatives, and constructive challenge; determine when specialist advice or escalation is needed.

Requirements

  • Hold a law degree and be qualified to practice in an EMEA jurisdiction or have equivalent professional standing.
  • Bring at least 15 years of relevant legal experience, including substantial in-house work and responsibility across multiple EMEA countries.
  • Have experience leading lawyers and managing complex cross-border legal work.
  • Have experience developing talent and working effectively across cultures, time zones, and reporting lines.
  • Demonstrate a strong record advising international sales organizations and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
  • Be able to explain legal issues and risks in business terms, offer practical options, and challenge constructively.
  • Familiarity with digital products, distribution networks, public procurement, and engagement with healthcare professionals is valuable.
  • Experience in medical devices, healthcare, or another regulated EMEA business is preferred.
  • Have fluent professional English.
  • German proficiency is highly valued.
  • Additional EMEA language skills are an advantage.
  • Be eligible to work in the country where the position is based.

Benefits

  • 30 days of annual leave
  • Flexible working hours
  • Remote work option
  • Company pension plan
  • Subsidized company cafeteria
  • Employee parking
  • Company sports programs
  • Comprehensive onboarding
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Access to LinkedIn Learning
  • Global mentoring and coaching program
  • JobRad benefit
  • Free charging stations for electric cars and e-bikes
  • Global employee support program
  • Competitive compensation package

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