Legal Counsel Global Trade

Location :Geneva Rotterdam

City : Geneva Rotterdam

Country : Switzerland (CH); Netherlands (NL)

Requisition Number :41381

Shape the future of agribusiness as our futureLegal Counsel Global Trade (Agribusiness)

Make an impact.

Are you a proactive and skilled legal professional ready to apply your expertise in the dynamic world of international trade Were looking for a Legal Counsel to join our global legal team providing essential support to our Agribusiness Value Chains this role you will be a key legal partner helping to navigate complex global trade legal issues and contribute to our businesss strategic success.

Whats in it for you

• Strategic contribution:Actively contribute to strategic business development and provide vital legal advice to the business across our Agribusiness Value Chains.
• Global network:Collaboration with our international legal department and cross-functional teams worldwide to ensure seamless and aligned legal support.
• Growth & development:Ongoing training and exciting development opportunities within a dynamic globally active organization.
• Creative freedom:Independent work in an environment that values initiative and entrepreneurial thinking combining best practices from legal department colleagues globally.
• Attractive overall package:Competitive compensation and benefits commensurate with your experience and impact.

Your Responsibilities

• 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.
• Act as an integral part of the global trade legal team offering broader support to the European regional team.
• 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.
• Managing and advising on commercial disputes litigation and arbitrations both in-house and with external counsel including monitoring legal fees and reserves.
• 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.
• 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.
• Developing and delivering internal training sessions on relevant global trade legal topics.
• Supporting the use of legal technology tools (e.g. Docusign Tracker) and contributing to efficient legal operations.
• Providing management with required reports on litigation projects and costs.
• Developing overseeing and managing relationships with external law firms including cost control and budgeting.

Your Profile

• UK qualified solicitor or comparable qualification with English and common law experience may be considered.
• At least 5 years PQE (Post-Qualification Experience).
• 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
• Excellent skills in drafting reviewing and negotiating complex legal agreements and contracts.
• Deep understanding of commercial law trade law and regulatory issues pertinent to global trade and agribusiness.
• Strong communication skills in English (both oral and written) with the ability to effectively convey complex legal concepts; additional languages are a plus.
• Analytical strength excellent research and problem-solving skills with a pragmatic approach.
• Team-oriented personality with the ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively build relationships prioritize effectively and demonstrate business acumen.

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 37000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where theyre grown to where theyre neededin 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 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.