European Legal Counsel

About Us

Original Composites and Fibers (OCF) is a global leader in glass reinforcement solutions for the composites industry. Recently separated from Owens Corning, the business now operates independently under the Praana ownership model, continuing a strong legacy of innovation, manufacturing excellence, and customer partnership.

We are building lean, execution-focused corporate functions to support commercial operations, regulatory compliance, and foundational governance across Europe (including the Middle East). This role supports the ongoing legal needs of OCF’s European entities in a complex, multi-jurisdiction environment.

About the Role

The Corporate Counsel – Europe provides hands-on legal support across commercial contracting, corporate legal execution, and regulatory and compliance matters. This role partners closely with regional commercial leadership and corporate functions to assess and manage legal risk, support informed decision-making, and enable efficient business operations, while coordinating with external counsel where specialized expertise is required.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial & Corporate Legal Support

• Support sourcing and commercial teams with contracts including customer, supplier, logistics, services, technology, and outsourcing agreements

• Partner with commercial and procurement teams on negotiations, deal execution, and issue resolution

• Maintain and enhance contract templates, playbooks, and contracting processes

• Conduct risk assessments and provide mitigation options to support decision-making

• Advise on legal, regulatory, and ethical risks while proposing practical solutions

• Train and support colleagues on contracts, legal principles, and risk awareness

Corporate, Regulatory & Compliance Support

• Support corporate governance, legal entity management, and statutory compliance across EU entities

• Partner with Finance, Tax, and Audit on regulatory and compliance matters

• Identify EU regulatory requirements and escalate matters when external counsel is required

• Translate regulatory obligations into practical business guidance

• Support internal investigations (including Code of Conduct matters) with proper process and documentation

• Oversee insurance-related legal matters in coordination with Finance

Trade Defense & EU Advocacy

• Support EU trade defense matters including anti-dumping, anti-subsidy, and safeguard cases

• Coordinate with industry associations, external counsel, and internal stakeholders

• Advise leadership on commercial and operational impacts of trade defense actions

• Monitor EU trade policy and flag risks and opportunities

External Counsel Management

• Determine when external counsel is required

• Manage external legal counsel across EU jurisdictions (scope, cost, and quality)

• Track and manage legal spend and external legal budget

Qualifications & Requirements

• Master’s degree in law from an accredited European university; qualified to practice in at least one EU jurisdiction

• 4–6 years of experience in law firm and/or in-house legal roles

• Strong experience in commercial contracts, corporate law, and trade defense in Europe

• Working knowledge of EU regulatory frameworks (e.g., GDPR, competition, trade)

• Fluent in English; additional European languages preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer

OCF is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.