Legal Counsel

Viterra; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus based on performance

27 days of annual leave

Flexible working options

Pension scheme fully funded by the company

Tailored learning & development opportunities

Complimentary daily lunch service

Job summary

A leading company in the agriculture sector is seeking a Legal Counsel to join their Rotterdam office. This role involves advising on a variety of legal matters including commercial agreements and handling disputes. With an emphasis on teamwork and analytical skills, the position offers a dynamic work environment and potential for career progression within a global network.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in-house or in a law firm.
• Good knowledge of English Law.
• Proficiency in English; additional languages preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle commercial claims arising under legal agreements.
• Manage legal cases including arbitration and litigation.
• Provide legal advice on contract terms related to commodities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving mindset

Team player

Education

Masters degree in Commercial Law

Job description

Viterra Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands

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Viterra B.V is looking for a lawyer to join the Legal Department in Rotterdam.

In this position, you will advise different departments on contract terms, handle disputes arising under different types of agreements, including commodity sale and purchase contracts. If this opportunity sounds interesting to you, we look forward to your application!

What will you do?

• Handle commercial claims (defending or claiming) arising under our commercial agreements;
• Manage legal cases (arbitration, litigation);
• Provide legal advice on contract terms (commodities sale and purchase, warehousing, transhipment, etc.);
• Organise training for colleagues on relevant legal topics.

Who are we looking for?

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as in house counsel or in a law firm;
• Masters degree in Commercial Law; • Good knowledge of English Law
• Proficiency in English language is mandatory; additional languages highly desirable;
• Good analytical skills with the ability to identify key issues, with the right attention to detail;
• Team player with a problem-solving mindset;
• Preferably knowledge and understanding of the commodities industry.

What we offer

• A competitive salary and an annual bonus scheme, based on company results and your performance;
• An additional full month’s salary each year as an annual holiday allowance;
• Exciting opportunities to progress your career within our international network;
• A flexible and attractive pension scheme, fully funded by Viterra;
• A challenging position within a world-leading, fully integrated agriculture network;
• A professional and stimulating environment in which enthusiastic and driven colleagues work together in a practical and informal way;
• 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;
• 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).

We believe in the power of connection

Our world-leading, fully integrated agriculture network connects producers and consumers to supply sustainable, traceable and quality-controlled agricultural products.

With our talented people, decades of experience and diverse capabilities, we offer innovative solutions to open pathways and create value for customers through our supply chains.

As a responsible long-term business, we will continue to invest in and develop our network, allowing us to meet the needs of a growing world.

What do we stand for?

We believe that a workforce made up of colleagues from different backgrounds, cultures and beliefs can only make us stronger.

We value diversity and work inclusively to bring together many minds, many talents and many perspectives. We offer a work environment where colleagues receive fair and equal opportunities to progress their career at Viterra.

We welcome all applicants regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, social origin or any other characteristic.

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• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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  Accounting/Auditing and Legal

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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