Assistant General Counsel South & West Europe
Location : Barcelona, Spain
Job Category : Legal Services
EU work permit required : Yes
Job Reference : 00047529
Expiry Date : 27.03.2025
Job Description :
Are you the right candidate for our senior in-house legal role at a leading agri trading company? This role offers variety, impact, and diverse responsibilities. You will handle commercial cases and be involved in high-impact Capex projects. If you thrive in a changing environment where nothing is routine, this could be your next role at Bunge!
Purpose of the role :
The main purpose is to provide legal services and support for European countries including Spain, Italy, France, Portugal, Netherlands, and to the BEMEA legal team in key areas. It involves both commercial and industrial legal matters. The role requires regular contact with all levels of the business, working closely with management to understand their strategies, challenges, opportunities, and industry environment.
Main Accountabilities :
* Management : Oversee relevant legal team members within the region.
* Commercial Documentation : Draft and review commercial contracts used in the business.
* Corporate : Manage legal requirements for corporate entities within the country.
* Disputes : Provide pre-litigation legal advice, assist with dispute resolution, and negotiate settlements to minimize risks.
* Litigation case management : Handle and draft pleadings for arbitration/litigation cases, manage external counsel, and evaluate major court cases.
* Transactional work : Support business transactions including M&A, joint ventures, and other deals.
* Compliance : Collaborate with compliance to ensure lawful and policy adherence.
* Business Relationship : Build partnerships with the business by understanding their environment and proactively addressing issues.
* Legal Support Technology : Support the implementation of legal tech solutions like Docusign and trackers.
* Representation : Represent the organization before authorities and agencies; stay updated on relevant legislation.
What are we looking for :
We seek candidates with 10+ years of experience in an international law firm or as an in-house attorney in a multinational corporation, with expertise in corporate/commercial law, regulatory, industrial operations, M&A, and agreements. The ideal candidate is proactive, inquisitive, and anticipates business needs, showing initiative and responsiveness. You should be a senior business partner comfortable with autonomy and collaboration, detail-oriented, adaptable to an international environment.
Skills and background :
* Qualified lawyer in a European jurisdiction
* Fluent in English (written and oral)
* Strong business acumen
* Collaborative and relationship-building skills
* Effective prioritization and organization
* Excellent communication skills
Interested? Contact Rob Mak, Talent Acquisition Manager, at (emailprotected). We welcome your formal application. Agencies are not appreciated at this moment.
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