Provide legal support to various departments on a broad range of corporate commercial agreements, projects, and disputes, across the EMEA region. This includes business development, industrial, public tender, and M&A projects;
Brief and manage outside counsel in multiple jurisdictions;
Provide general legal support to various departments including trade, treasury, and finance.
What do we offer you?
- A challenging position in our Global Operations department within a world-leading, fully integrated agriculture network;
- Exciting opportunities to progress your career within our international network;
- A professional and stimulating environment in which enthusiastic and driven colleagues work together in a practical and informal way;
- A flexible and attractive pension scheme, fully funded by Viterra; 27 days of annual leave, including Good Friday and one flexible day during the Christmas and New Year period;
- Access to a range of free and exclusive classes to improve your physical and mental wellbeing as part of Viterra’s Vitality programme;
- Tailored learning & development opportunities;
- Yearly organisation-wide cultural and sport activities, such as : The Harbour Run, football tournaments, and team-building activities;
- A modern, open and inspiring office in the centre of Rotterdam, next to the Markthal and Blaak station;
- Complimentary daily lunch service from our Viterra restaurant;
- Options for flexible working, in accordance with our working from home policy;
- Business laptop;
- Reimbursement of travel to work (via public transport).
Who are we looking for?
For this position, we are looking for someone who :
Has an eager, independent and flexible work attitude and is able to work well under pressure;Is a hardworking team player with a problem-solving mindset;Recognizes our 5 core values of safety, entrepreneurialism, simplicity, responsibility and openness;Eager to develop understanding of the workings of a complex commodity business.In this supporting and demanding role we require :
Qualified common or civil law lawyer with 3-5 years of post-qualification experience, preferably in a corporate legal department or law firm;Experience in cross-border corporate commercial transactions and disputes, competition law, M&A, and project managing legal projects is preferred;Good knowledge of English Law is preferred;Competent contract drafting skills;Well organised, attentive to detail, and excellent communication skills with the ability to work with professionals at all levels of the business;Fluency in English (corporate language);Strong MS Office skills.J-18808-Ljbffr