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Legal Counsel - Global Trade (Rotterdam, ZH, NL, 3011 GA) @ Bunge

Rotterdam, ZH, NL, 3011 GAOnsiteFull-time
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<hr> <table style="height:45.9972px;width:100%;border-style:solid;background-color:#043c5a;border-color:#aaa5a5" border="1"> <tbody> <tr style="height:45.9972px"> <td style="width:25%;height:42.9972px;text-align:center"><span style="color:#ffffff;font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><strong>City : </strong>Rotterdam<strong> </strong></span></td> <td style="width:25%;height:42.9972px;text-align:center"><span style="color:#ffffff;font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><strong>State : </strong>Zuid-Holland (NL-ZH)<strong> </strong></span></td> <td style="width:25%;height:42.9972px;text-align:center"><span style="color:#ffffff;font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><strong>Country : </strong>Netherlands (NL)<strong> </strong></span></td> <td style="width:25%;height:42.9972px;text-align:center"><span style="color:#ffffff;font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><strong>Requisition Number: </strong>45323<strong> </strong></span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p> </p> <p> </p><p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color:dimgray"><br>Are you a qualified legal professional ready to apply your expertise in the dynamic world of international trade? We have the opportunity for a Legal Counsel to join our global legal team, providing essential support to our Agribusiness Value Chains worldwide. In this role, you will be a key legal partner, helping to navigate complex global trade legal issues and contribute to our business&apos;s strategic success.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:dimgray"><strong><span style="line-height:107%">What&apos;s in it for you<br><br></span></strong></span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color:dimgray"><span style="font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:dimgray"><strong><span style="line-height:107%">Strategic contribution:</span></strong><span style="line-height:107%"> Actively contribute to strategic business development and provide vital legal advice to the business across our Agribusiness Value Chains.</span></span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color:dimgray"><span style="font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:dimgray"><strong><span style="line-height:107%">Global network:</span></strong><span style="line-height:107%"> Collaboration with our international legal department and cross-functional teams worldwide to ensure seamless and aligned legal support.</span></span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color:dimgray"><span style="font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:dimgray"><strong><span style="line-height:107%">Growth &amp; development:</span></strong><span style="line-height:107%"> Ongoing training and exciting development opportunities within a dynamic, globally active organization.</span></span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color:dimgray"><span style="font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:dimgray"><strong><span style="line-height:107%">Creative freedom:</span></strong><span style="line-height:107%"> Independent work in an environment that values initiative and entrepreneurial thinking, combining best practices from legal department colleagues globally.</span></span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color:dimgray"><span style="font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:dimgray"><strong><span style="line-height:107%">Attractive overall package:</span></strong><span style="line-height:107%"> Competitive compensation and benefits commensurate with your experience and impact.</span></span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:dimgray"><strong><span style="line-height:107%">Your Responsibilities<br><br></span></strong></span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color:dimgray"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color:dimgray">Provide general and strategic legal counsel and support on all legal matters involving global trade across our Agribusiness Value Chains, proactively identifying and addressing legal risks and issues.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color:dimgray"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color:dimgray">Act as an integral part of the global trade legal team, offering broader support to the European regional team.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color:dimgray"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color:dimgray">Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various commercial documents including sale and purchase contracts, letters of indemnity, guarantees, novations, assignments, storage, and warehousing agreements relevant to the trading business.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color:dimgray"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color:dimgray">Managing and advising on commercial disputes, litigation, and arbitrations, both in-house and with external counsel, including monitoring legal fees and reserves.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color:dimgray"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color:dimgray">Partnering closely with global Agribusiness Value Chains, global functions, and regional/global legal departments to ensure a unified approach to global trade legal issues, gaining a deep understanding of business strategies, challenges, and opportunities.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color:dimgray"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color:dimgray">Monitoring regulatory developments affecting global trade and agribusiness, and advising on compliance matters (including counterparty due diligence, credit, and risk management) in conjunction with relevant functions.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color:dimgray"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color:dimgray">Developing and delivering internal training sessions on relevant global trade legal topics.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color:dimgray"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color:dimgray">Supporting the use of legal technology tools (e.g., Docusign, Tracker) and contributing to efficient legal operations.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color:dimgray"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color:dimgray">Providing management with required reports on litigation, projects, and costs.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color:dimgray"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color:dimgray">Developing, overseeing, and managing relationships with external law firms, including cost control and budgeting.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:dimgray"><strong><span style="line-height:107%">Your Profile<br><br></span></strong></span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color:dimgray"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color:dimgray">UK qualified solicitor or comparable qualification with English and common law experience may be considered.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color:dimgray"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color:dimgray">At least 3 years PQE (Post-Qualification Experience).</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color:dimgray"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color:dimgray">Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in an international law firm and/or as in-house counsel, dedicated to commodities trading (GAFTA, FOSFA, SAL, RSA etc) and/or shipping</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color:dimgray"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color:dimgray">Excellent skills in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex legal agreements and contracts.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color:dimgray"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color:dimgray">Deep understanding of commercial law, trade law, and regulatory issues pertinent to global trade and agribusiness.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color:dimgray"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color:dimgray">Strong communication skills in English (both oral and written) with the ability to effectively convey complex legal concepts; additional languages are a plus.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color:dimgray"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color:dimgray">Analytical strength, excellent research, and problem-solving skills, with a pragmatic approach.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color:dimgray"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color:dimgray">Team-oriented personality with the ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively, build relationships, prioritize effectively, and demonstrate business acumen.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:dimgray"><strong>Why Join Our Team?<br><br></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:dimgray">This role offers a genuine opportunity to leverage your specialized legal knowledge in a leading global enterprise. You will tackle real-world, complex legal challenges, directly contributing to our operational success and strategic objectives within a dynamic, international commercial environment.<br></span><br><br><span style="font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:dimgray"><strong>Ready to make an impact?<br><br></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:dimgray">We would love to hear from you.</span><br><span style="font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:dimgray">Please apply via the link with your CV and a short motivation tailored to the role.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:white;background-color:white">#LI-MV1 </span></p><hr> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color:dimgray;font-size:12.0pt">At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of ~34,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they’re grown to where they’re needed—in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at Bunge.com.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color:dimgray;font-size:12.0pt">Every day our people exemplify these values, which represent Bunge at its core:</span></p> <p><br><span style="font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color:#043c5a;font-size:12.0pt">• <strong>We Are One Team </strong>– <strong><span style="color:#3c637c">Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive</span></strong></span><br><span style="font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color:#043c5a;font-size:12.0pt">• <strong>We Lead The Way</strong> – <strong><span style="color:#9cc83c">Agile, Empowered, Innovative</span></strong></span><br><span style="font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color:#043c5a;font-size:12.0pt">• <strong> We Do What’s Right</strong> – <strong><span style="color:#d28828">Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity</span></strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color:dimgray;font-size:12.0pt">If this sounds like you, join us! We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day – people who are #ProudtoBeBunge</span></p> <hr> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color:dimgray"><br>Bunge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:dimgray"><em>Agencies: unsolicited profiles are not appreciated. Any submissions are at your own risk.</em></span></p>

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