Senior Legal Counsel

Job Description 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