Expert Product Owner (EPO)

CaixaBank, S.A; Valencia; Presencial; EUR 60.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned Assistant General Counsel for their South & West Europe operations. This pivotal role entails providing comprehensive legal support across multiple European countries, ensuring compliance with laws while managing corporate and commercial legal matters. The ideal candidate will have over a decade of experience in a multinational environment, demonstrating expertise in M&A, joint ventures, and regulatory compliance. Join a dynamic team where your legal acumen will directly influence business strategies and foster strong relationships with stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects in a collaborative and supportive atmosphere.

Formación

• 10+ years of experience in international law or as in-house counsel.
• Proactive, inquisitive, and detail-oriented legal professional.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee legal team members and manage corporate legal requirements.
• Draft and review commercial contracts and provide pre-litigation advice.

Conocimientos

Corporate/Commercial Law

Regulatory Compliance

M&A

Joint Ventures

Customer/Supplier Agreements

Fluent in English

Strong Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Educación

Qualified Lawyer in European Jurisdiction

Herramientas

Docusign

Descripción del empleo

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 an agri trading leading company? This role offers variety, impact, and diverse responsibilities. You will handle commercial cases and be involved in high-impact Capex projects. We seek a candidate who thrives in a changing environment where nothing is routine. Join us 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. The role combines commercial and industrial legal work, requiring regular contact with business teams to understand their strategies, challenges, and opportunities, and to support their legal needs.

Main Accountabilities :

• Management : Oversee relevant legal team members within the region, depending on the applicant.
• Commercial Documentation : Draft and review commercial contracts used in Bunge's business.
• Corporate : Manage legal requirements for the company's entities within the country.
• Disputes : Provide pre-litigation legal advice, assist in resolving disputes, and manage litigation cases, including instructing external counsel when needed.
• Transactional work : Support business transactions such as M&A, joint ventures, and other deals.
• Compliance : Ensure business operations comply with applicable laws and policies.
• Business Relationship : Build strong partnerships with business teams, understanding their needs and industry environment.
• Legal Support Technology : Support the use of legal tech systems like Docusign and trackers.
• Representation : Represent the organization before authorities and agencies; stay updated on legislative changes affecting the company.

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, joint ventures, and customer/supplier agreements. The ideal candidate is proactive, inquisitive, and anticipates legal needs, supporting the business effectively. They should be autonomous yet collaborative, detail-oriented, adaptable to an international environment, and a senior business partner.

Skills and background :

• Qualified lawyer in a European jurisdiction
• Fluent in English (written and oral)
• Good business sense.
• Ability to build relationships and trust with colleagues
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)

Interested? Contact Rob Mak (Talent Acquisition Manager) for more information. We welcome formal applications from interested candidates. Please note, agencies are not appreciated at this moment.