Legal Counsel - Global Trade

Bunge; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training opportunities

Attractive overall package

Creative work environment

Job summary

Bunge is seeking a qualified Legal Counsel in Rotterdam, Netherlands to join their global legal team. This role offers the opportunity to provide legal support for international trade across Agribusiness Value Chains, advising on compliance and managing legal risks. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years PQE and experience in commodities trading. Competitive compensation and growth opportunities are included. Join us to tackle complex legal challenges in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of Post-Qualification Experience (PQE).
• Experience in an international law firm or as in-house counsel.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills for legal agreements.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel on global trade matters.
• Draft and negotiate contracts including guarantees and agreements.
• Partner with teams to understand business strategies and legal issues.

Skills

Legal counsel

Commercial law

Trade law

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

UK qualified solicitor or comparable qualification

Tools

Docusign

Tracker

Job description

City: Rotterdam State: Zuid-Holland (NL-ZH) Country: Netherlands (NL) Requisition Number: 45323

Are you a qualified legal professional ready to apply your expertise in the dynamic world of international trade? We have the opportunity for a Legal Counsel to join our global legal team, providing essential support to our Agribusiness Value Chains worldwide. In this role, you will be a key legal partner, helping to navigate complex global trade legal issues and contribute to our business's strategic success.

What's 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 3 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.

Why Join Our Team?

This role offers a genuine opportunity to leverage your specialized legal knowledge in a leading global enterprise. You will tackle real‑world, complex legal challenges, directly contributing to our operational success and strategic objectives within a dynamic, international commercial environment.

Ready to make an impact? We would love to hear from you.

Please apply via the link with your CV and a short motivation tailored to the role.

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.

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