At Terumo, we advance lifesaving medical technologies to benefit society. Are you eager to make a difference with us? Here, you’ll grow your expertise while staying true to your personal aspirations.
Guided by our Japanese heritage, we act with respect, take ownership, and pursue continuous improvement. If you see yourself in our values, keep reading; this might be the opportunity you're looking for.
Our Legal and Compliance team protects Terumo's assets and people in EMEA, while enabling its goals and vision through expert support, proactive business partnering, and effective risk management. We are now looking for a Paralegal & Legal Operations Officer to support this motivated and engaged team.
As a key member of our EMEA Legal & Compliance team, you play a central role in ensuring solid legal entity governance, structured documentation, and smooth operational support across the region. Supporting 20 legal entities throughout EMEA, you act as a trusted paralegal partner, maintaining accurate corporate records, enabling consistent compliance, and safeguarding the quality and reliability of our legal processes.
While your primary focus is on paralegal responsibilities, you also take on targeted administrative and operational tasks that keep the team efficient, organized, and aligned. Your role requireshigh‑stakes communication with internal and external stakeholders, making clarity, accuracy, and professionalism essential.
With your proactive mindset, strong attention to detail, and ability to coordinate multiple legal matters simultaneously, you help the Legal & Compliance team protect and support Terumo’s business across EMEA, and ensure each entity operates with integrity and full compliance.
Manage corporate housekeeping for all EMEA legal entities, ensuring accurate statutory records and timely jurisdictional filings
Prepare and maintain legal documentation, including board/shareholder resolutions, annual filings, director updates, and powers of attorney
Maintain legal databases, templates, entity overviews, and document libraries to ensure accurate and accessible records
Manage key governance documents such as the Signing Policy, and develop best practices for operational excellence
Support and administer the Contract Management System (CMS), including contract intake, workflow coordination, execution, filing, user support and reporting
Conduct legal research, document review, and fact-finding to support the Legal & Compliance team
Manage relationships with outside counsel, coordinating engagements and ensuring effective collaboration and service delivery
Oversee budgeting and billing, ensuring accuracy, cost control, and compliance with internal guidelines, SOX, and audit requirements
Prepare and coordinate internal reporting, including updates to EMEA management and headquarters in Japan
Manage SharePoint sites, policy libraries, and communication materials to support team organization and knowledge sharing
Provide targeted administrative support to the General Counsel EMEA, including meeting preparation, coordination and follow-up
At Terumo, we believe in offering more than just a job. It's an opportunity to make a difference, contribute to society through healthcare, and be part of our passionate and high-performing team.
Rewards that match your dedication We offer a competitive salary and benefits package that sets the benchmark for recognizing your commitment.
Join a passionate team: Become a valued member of our high-performing team where everyone is treated with respect. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment.
Invest in your development At Terumo, we invest in our associates by providing a wide range of development opportunities to help you grow both personally and professionally.
Work-life flexibility: Experience a hybrid way of working that balances office and home-based work to the fullest.
Connect with us: During the recruitment process, you'll have the opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations with the hiring manager and other enthusiastic Terumo associates.
Marjolein Buyl
Talent Acquisition Business Partner
Working at Terumo means advancing healthcare with heart. Here, you are empowered to grow your own way, inspired to create to innovate, and supported as we get there together. Join us in shaping a healthier future for our patients, society, and each other.
Terumo Europe is a core player in the EMEA healthcare market by providing best-in-class quality medical products and services.
We are a strong actor of the Terumo Group by contributing to innovation and sustainable growth. Terumo Europe produces, distributes, markets, and sells a vast range of medical devices in five main business units: Interventional Systems, Pharmaceutical Solutions, Hospital Care Solutions, Cardiovascular and Life Care Solutions.
Our headquarters are located in Leuven (Belgium).
Terumo Europe committed to cultivating a globally diverse, equitable and inclusive culture.
We empower everyone to bring their authentic self to work, which we believe leads to innovation that addresses the diverse healthcare needs of global society.
