Senior Legal Counsel

Business Title Senior Legal Counsel Global Function Legal Global Department Legal DEP LEGAL Size of team reporting in and type 0 Role Purpose Statement As legal business partner the AGC provides strategic legal counsel and support to the business activity and operations of including managing the legal department supporting India Region Main Accountabilities Legal Support Provide general and strategic legal counsel and support on all country legal matters encompassing advisory transactional litigation regulatory compliance employment and other issues to proactively identify and address legal risks and issues Management Be a part of India legal team fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment Plan and implement any required organizational changes in structures and processes for optimisation of productivity efficiency profits and for preparation for future requirements and development Partnering Partner with global functions regional global legal department and Centres of Excellence COEs to ensure a unified approach to legal issues across Bunge Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure legal compliance and support the Region s business objectives Business Relationships Partner with Regional management and key stakeholders to gain a deep understanding of the business strategies strategic legal issues challenges and opportunities key customers competitors suppliers and industry environment to proactively address issues faced and opportunities presented Documentation advise on draft and or review all commercial documentation as required and utilised in the Region to minimise exposures Define and implement templates processes and standards for all contractual documentation Transactional Negotiating and structuring specific corporate development projects including acquisitions divestments mergers and joint ventures ensuring favourable terms for Bunge Regulatory Monitor legislative and regulatory developments advising on necessary adjustments to business strategies and operations within the Region Representation Represent the company before authorities administrative or before quasi-judicial agencies in the Region Commercial Criminal Disputes Litigation Arbitration Manage and advise on resolution of pre-litigation commercial disputes settlements arbitrations and any other litigation arising to protect Bunge s interests Monitor and report on legal fees reserves Define and implement measures and processes to minimize claims Training conduct basic and advanced training on relevant legal topics in the Region Legal Support Technology Engage manage utilise promote and support the Bunge implemented legal technology solutions including CLM Docusign tracker and other systems as introduced Reporting Provide AGC with required reports on litigation projects and costs timely and comprehensively External counsel Management Develop oversee and manage relationships with external law firms and consultants in order to create and leverage optimal quality and cost efficiencies including strict cost budgeting and management Knowledge and Skills Behavior Improve Bunge s outcomes by making data-driven decisions keeping the customer at the forefront of all they do and proactively gaining insight into the global strategy Collaborate effectively communicate with others and take initiative to continually develop themselves Pursue opportunities to solve problems and take action while maintaining the ability to manage work even in times of challenge or change Technical Excellent communication skills both oral and written in English and Hindi Marathi with the ability to effectively convey legal concepts to both legal and non-legal audiences Education Experience Qualified lawyer 10-12 years experience in as an in-house attorney in a multinational corporation FMCG and or in an reputed law firm Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with others and to build relationships and trust Ability to prioritize and organize work effectively to meet deadlines Ability to draft review and negotiate complex legal agreements and contracts Excellent communication skills both oral and written in English and Hindi Marathi with the ability to effectively convey legal concepts to both legal and non-legal audiences Excellent research analytical and problem-solving skills Bunge NYSE BG is a world leader in sourcing processing and supplying oilseed and grain products and ingredients Founded in 1818 Bunge s expansive network feeds and fuels a growing world creating sustainable products and opportunities for more than 70 000 farmers and the consumers they serve across the globe The company is headquartered in St Louis Missouri and has 25 000 employees worldwide who stand behind more than 350 port terminals oilseed processing plants grain facilities and food and ingredient production and packaging facilities around the world Bunge is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans Disabled