Global Legal Leader: Strategy, Risk & Contracts

Enza Zaden; Enkhuizen; On-site; EUR 87,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop and mobile phone

Company car

Accommodation allowance

Great to Grow development program

Staff Association events

OpenUp mental well-being support

Job summary

Enza Zaden is seeking a Global Manager Legal to shape and execute our global legal strategy, optimize contract management, and mitigate risks. You will lead a legal team, collaborate with the General Counsel, board, and international management to support sustainable growth and strong commercial positioning.

This role requires a Master’s in Dutch Law with 12–15 years of international experience, excellent stakeholder skills, and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Dutch Law (LL.M., Civil Law) required.
• 12–15 years of experience in international legal environments.
• Proven ability to provide strategic legal counsel to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the global legal strategy.
• Optimize contract management and mitigate legal risks.
• Lead and develop the legal team (4 FTE) and advise board.
• Collaborate with GC, board, and international teams.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Contract management

Legal counsel

Education

Master’s degree in Dutch Law (LL.M., Civil Law)

Job description

Enza Zaden is seeking a Global Manager Legal to shape and execute our global legal strategy, optimize contract management, and mitigate risks. You will lead a legal team, collaborate with the General Counsel, board, and international management to support sustainable growth and strong commercial positioning.

This role requires a Master’s in Dutch Law with 12–15 years of international experience, excellent stakeholder skills, and willingness to travel.