Legal Counsel EMEA (m/f/d)

Legal Counsel EMEA (m/f/d)

Your Challenge
The Legal Counsel position reports to the Associate General Counsel, EMEA and supports the Agricultural Services and Oilseeds business unit (“AS&O”) and its Joint Ventures in the EMEA region. It is an unlimited full time position.

The key goals are:

• Provide capable and timely advice on legal issues affecting the AS&O business and its respective Joint Ventures in EMEA and foster a cohesive business environment.
• Identify, assess and mitigate proactively legal risks for the business.
• Work in close contact with commercial management and be the first point of contact for the daily legal matters.

Your Key Responsibilities

Business and Contract law

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex agreements and other legal documentation (including General Terms & Conditions).
• Following best market practices and implement them into ADM contracts.
• Providing internal training on contracts, antitrust matters, and changes to legislation for non-lawyers (Commercial/Sales teams).

Dispute Resolution

• Handling pre-court claims and settlements.
• Handling commercial arbitrations (excl. GAFTA&FOSFA).
• Developing legal strategy, supervising and managing external counsels in court litigations and arbitrations.

Public law

• Advising on public law issues related to the food production sites in EMEA, including food & feed safety law, construction and environmental law.

Corporate

• Corporate law support in relation to selected AS&O entities and joint ventures with third parties.
• Legal support in cross-border M&A transactions.

Your Profile
• Fully qualified lawyer in The Netherlands. Licensed to practice Dutch law and membership in good standing of a bar association (as applicable). • Preferably at least 2 years post-qualification experience in the legal area, be it in-house or in a reputable law firm. International experience is obligatory. • Knowledge and practice of contract law, food and feed regulatory requirements, customs and exports requirements, commercial dispute resolution, good understanding of compliance programs. Experience in corporate law, transactions and M&A is preferred. • Fluent in English (required) and Dutch. Knowledge of any other language spoken in the EMEA region, in particular German, is a plus. • Ability for cross-functional team work, working with different jurisdictions and languages. • Excellent negotiations, analytical and problem solving skills. • Verbal and written communication and presentation skills to communicate effectively with others at all levels of the organization. • Pragmatic and solution-oriented workstyle.

Our offer

• Challenging tasks, short decision-making processes and a high level of personal responsibility in a modern work environment with flexible work time models
• Room for innovative thinking and growth
• A company culture which promotes continuous learning and diversity
• Excellent career opportunities in a world leading nutrition company
• An attractive remuneration including a variety of social benefits

#IncludingYou
Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

About ADM
At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over.