DirecciónJob Description
Buenos Aires - Argentina
Qualifications
We make a difference.
Be part of the Legal team, acting as a legal advisor and business partner the functions and business. Through the values : Passion for Customers, How Matters and Determined Execution you will live and experience a critical role for our business
Role purpose
The Legal Counsel position is a role responsible for providing broad legal and compliance oversight for Syngenta s business in LAS, acting as a legal advisor and business partner the functions and business.
Responsabilities
- Act as Legal Business Partner and focal point for Syngenta s business in LAS.
- Preparing, reviewing and negociating simple and complex agreements in several areas, including distribution, supply, services and sales agreements;
- Supporting projects, such as those impacting our go-to-market models and Syngenta s corporate structure.
- Engaging with the business and functions to ensure compliance by aiding in the continued development, aligning with key stakeholders on legal priorities, training and educational needs and consistent compliance and Data Protection efforts.
- Becoming an active member of the Commercial Unit Leadership Team de LAS, advising on a broad range of corporate matters including strategic partnerships, complex commercial deals, compliance issues, risk assessment and external engagement activities.
- Monitoring and analyzing critical new legislation and regulations that may impact the business or its reputation.
- Managing and leading the litigation strategy and coordination of the external law firms.
- Managing legal and corporate governance structures of Syngenta, in coordination with corporate legal, tax and finance colleagues.
- Working with other members of the Legal team in LAN and LATAM to develop and optimize systems and processes for effectiveness aiming efficiency and collaboration.
- Ability to influence others to drive action and unlock problems, without creating disruption and while defending recommendations throughout the company.
- Build and manage a support network of external law firms in different jurisdictions to ensure the qualified legal support necessary for business in the region.
Qualifications
At Syngenta we are highly people focused we look for professionals who are engaged, collaborative and excellent in execution.
Leaders are expected to communicate effectively, develop teams and lead by example. Our industry and our function are changing rapidly so we are looking for new team members with a strong desire to develop themselves.
It is indispensable for this position :
- Lawyer Degree. Master s Degree is a plus
- Minimum experience of 6 years as a Legal corporate advisor
- Advanced English
Be part of the Syngenta Experience
- Competitive salary and attractive benefits
- Dynamic and international environment
- Modern office environment and collaboration tools
- Forward thinking policies (e.g. remote working, career breaks)
- Support personal development in a diverse and inclusive environment
Additional Information
Beyond just believing in the power of diversity, Syngenta promotes an inclusive culture that includes differences in all its forms.
We believe that the feeling of belonging allows people to become their best version, building an increasingly welcoming and productive environment.
All qualified candidates will be considered for our positions, without distinction of race, gender, age, nationality or disability.
This position will not provide relocation support.
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