Key Skills
Job Description
Job description: * Providing ongoing legal advice on various matters to the different Company units * Drafting of contracts and other legal documents – both in Dutch and in English (e.g. distribution contracts, collaborations, licensing, sale/purchase agreements) * Providing legal support in relation to the company's projects and activities * Supervising court proceedings, handling regulatory and intellectual property issues * Negotiating agreements with external parties * Taking part as Legal Counsel in steering committees and project teams in various fields of activity. Work interfaces: Internal work relations: the Legal Team, all company divisions, subsidiaries abroad. External work relations: legal advisors, authorities, negotiating parties. Profile description: *2+ years of experience in a Legal Department or in a law firm practicing business, commercial and corporate laws. *Experience as an attorney with diverse international activity would be a significant advantage. *Strong knowledge of corporate law and regulations. *Having a broad perspective and being able to manage complex cases and situations. *Proactive, with excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills. *Experience in contract management and legal compliance (able to draft and review contracts/legal documents in English – compulsory) *Proficiency in Dutch and English language. *dedicated, committed and having problem-solving skills. *Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure. *Ability to work independently and as part of a team. We offer: 25 days paid holidays (full time employment) 13 days paid ATV (full time employment) Vitality leave to facilitate sustainable employability (number of days depending on age) Holiday allowance of 8,33% Hybrid working policy (depending on the position) Flexible working hours (depending on the position) Lease-a-bike to promote sustainable employability Discount on collective health insurances Free fresh fruits Free fresh vegetables to take home in the growing season Career opportunities within Limagrain Group (access to all vacancies, locally & abroad) Learning & Development opportunities (Hazera Academy) Working with passionate colleagues Active Employee Association (regular events, e.g BBQ & Padel)
Core Responsibilities
Provide legal advice and support to company divisions and projects, and draft, review, and negotiate contracts and other legal documents in Dutch and English. Oversee court proceedings and regulatory and intellectual property matters, and participate in steering committees and project teams.
Requirements
Requires at least two years of experience in a legal department or law firm practicing business, commercial, and corporate law, along with strong knowledge of corporate law and regulations. Candidates should be proficient in Dutch and English, able to draft and review English-language legal documents, and demonstrate sound judgment, communication and negotiation skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Benefits
- 25 Days Paid Holiday
- 13 Days Paid ATV Leave
- Vitality Leave
- Holiday Allowance
- Hybrid Working
- Flexible Working Hours
- Lease-A-Bike
- Collective Health Insurance Discount
- Free Fresh Fruit
- Free Fresh Vegetables During the Growing Season
- Career Opportunities
- Learning and Development Opportunities
- Employee Association Events
About LIMAGRAIN
Industry: Farming
Company size: 5,001-10,000 employees
Limagrain is a global company with deep local roots. Our parent company is an agricultural cooperative based in the Limagne-Val d’Allier plain, in the heart of Central France’s Auvergne region, while we are an international seed and agri-food group with some 9,500 employees working in 53 countries. At Limagrain, we breed, produce, and sell high value-added field and vegetable seeds, drawing on our long history of expertise in plant improvement. Uniquely, we also have agri-food chain businesses, in France and internationally, to transform the produce of the Cooperative’s 1,300 farmer members. The world faces escalating climatic, environmental and demographic challenges, and our various businesses help address its food and farming issues. As the 4th largest seed company in the world, we achieved sales of 2.451 billion euros in 2022-2023, with additional sales of 775 million euros from activities carried out in collaboration with our strategic partners. www.limagrain.com - @Limagrain