Key Skills

Job Description

At BASF | Nunhems, we create innovative seed varieties and smart solutions for tomorrow’s needs. With over 100 years of breeding experience, we combine genetics, data, and global partnerships to deliver vegetables people love — today and for generations to come. To further develop and grow this ambition we are looking for a (Junior) Legal Counsel at BASF | Nunhems. In this position you will help turn legal questions into practical solutions that enable our vegetable seeds business to move forward responsibly. You will work on a broad range of commercial and legal topics, learn from an international network of legal professionals, and gradually build your expertise and ownership. Your work contributes to a bigger ambition: developing vegetable varieties and solutions that help make healthy eating enjoyable and sustainable for people around the world. In this role, you will: Provide practical legal advice on commercial contracts, competition law, employment law, corporate governance and compliance. Support colleagues with legal questions arising from day-to-day business activities and strategic projects. Review and draft commercial agreements and support negotiations with customers, suppliers, partners, associations and other third parties. Translate legal requirements and complex topics into clear, practical advice that helps colleagues make informed business decisions. Contribute to legal initiatives, training and knowledge sharing across the organization. Build strong working relationships with Legal colleagues across BASF Agricultural Solutions globally. Provide business-focused legal support, balancing commercial objectives with legal considerations. Contribute part of your time to legal activities within the broader Agricultural Solutions business, giving you exposure beyond vegetable seeds. Your Team You will join the global core Legal team supporting the BASF | Nunhems vegetable seeds business and report directly to the Head of Legal. You will collaborate with colleagues across different functions and levels of the organization, as well as with Legal colleagues within BASF Agricultural Solutions globally. This gives you the opportunity to develop your legal expertise in an international environment, learn from experienced colleagues and contribute your own perspective to practical legal solutions. Your Profile What knowledge and experience make you successful in this role? You bring a legal foundation and the curiosity to keep developing in an international business environment. You do not need to tick every box below. We are interested in what you can contribute and how you want to grow. A Master's degree in Law; a background in Dutch Law is preferred. Fluency in Dutch and English, both written and spoken. Relevant legal experience gained in private practice or an in-house legal environment. Experience with commercial agreements, such as reviewing, drafting or supporting negotiations. An analytical mindset and the ability to get to the heart of legal and business questions. Confidence using digital tools and an interest in how technology can support legal work. Experience in an international corporate environment is an advantage, but not essential. Knowledge of competition law is a plus. An interest in agriculture or agribusiness is welcomed. How do you create impact beyond expertise? Own it You take responsibility for your work and follow through on commitments. You combine attention to detail with practical judgement and know when to involve others. You build trusted relationships through clear communication, reliability and an understanding of business needs. Drive it You are curious and proactive, looking for workable solutions to legal and business challenges. You set priorities effectively and stay focused when different topics compete for your attention. You collaborate comfortably across functions and cultures and are open to different perspectives and new ways of working. Excel in it You make complex legal topics understandable and translate them into practical advice. You actively seek and share feedback to support your own development and that of others. You remain calm, pragmatic and solution-oriented when challenges arise. You are eager to deepen your legal expertise while building your understanding of the business and agricultural sector. Interested in this job? Does this sound like your next step? Let’s grow together. If you’re ready to make an impact and grow with us, we encourage you to ‘Apply.’ Questions? Our recruitment team is happy to help, reach out via [email protected] What’s in it for you? Adding value to our customers begins with adding value to you. At BASF we believe that people are the key to our long-term success and that talent is in everyone. That’s why we empower you with the tools, guidance, and opportunities you need to advance and succeed in work and life. For BASF, diversity is one of the essential keys to business success and the well-being of our employees. We promote an inclusive culture that accepts the diversity of people, experiences, and capabilities. By embracing talents and abilities of all kinds, we aim to boost creativity and motivation and enhance our teams’ performance. Giving you the support that you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us achieve our ambitions. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.

Core Responsibilities

Provide practical legal advice across commercial contracts, competition and employment law, corporate governance, and compliance, including drafting and negotiating agreements. Support day-to-day business and strategic projects, contribute to legal initiatives and training, and collaborate with legal teams across BASF Agricultural Solutions.

Requirements

A Master's degree in Law, preferably Dutch Law, fluency in Dutch and English, and relevant legal experience in private practice or an in-house role are sought. Experience with commercial agreements, analytical ability, confidence with digital tools, and a proactive, collaborative, business-focused approach are important; international corporate experience and competition law knowledge are advantages.