Senior Paralegal, EMEA

Senior Paralegal, EMEA

Ball Corporation

Location: Belgrade, RS, 11070

Date: 15 Oct 2026

Job Category: Legal

Req ID: 51363

At Ball, integrity and trust are the foundation of who we are. Guided by our core values — "We Care. We Work. We Win."— we create a culture where every voice matters and every idea drives progress. Further your career at Ball, a world leader in manufacturing sustainable aluminium packaging. Achieve extraordinary things when you join our team, and make a difference in your professional development, the community, and around the globe! Create a new future. Apply Today.

Your Opportunity to Make an Impact

At Ball, every role contributes to something bigger. Learn how this opportunity will allow you to grow your career while making a lasting impact on our business, our communities, and our planet:

As a Legal Counsel, you will provide high-quality commercial and general legal support to the Ball Beverage Packaging business across multiple jurisdictions. This role partners closely with internal stakeholders, customers, suppliers, in-house legal teams, and external counsel to support business objectives, manage risk, and strengthen compliance initiatives. You will use sound judgment and creative thinking to deliver practical legal advice in a dynamic international environment.

How You'll Make a Difference

The responsibilities below represent more than daily tasks. They are opportunities to make a difference, collaborate with talented colleagues, and contribute to meaningful outcomes:

• Draft, review, and negotiate customer agreements that support commercial objectives and mitigate legal risk.
• Negotiate international procurement contracts to secure favorable outcomes and protect business interests.
• Provide legal guidance across multiple jurisdictions while supporting strategic business initiatives and projects.
• Ensure compliance with global and EU data protection requirements, including GDPR obligations.
• Drive and support Ball Corporation compliance programs and promote ethical business practices.
• Build strong partnerships with EMEA plants and functional teams to deliver proactive legal support.
• Collaborate with internal legal colleagues and external counsel to address complex legal matters and risk issues.

What Helps You Thrive in This Role

We're looking for curious minds, collaborative spirits, and motivated professionals ready to make an impact. Here are the skills and experiences that will help you succeed in this role:

• Qualified solicitor or barrister, or equivalent legal qualification with relevant paralegal experience.
• Experience reviewing, drafting, and managing international commercial agreements.
• Strong knowledge of commercial law and experience providing legal advice within a business environment.
• Familiarity with operating across multiple jurisdictions and diverse cultural environments.
• Excellent negotiation, influencing, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to assess legal risk and financial implications of decisions.
• Fluency in English; additional European language skills are advantageous.