The Legal Department for Asia, Middle East Africa & Russia(AMEA) is currently seeking a Legal Counsel for Africa Middle East (AME). In this role you will:

Be the responsible legal counsel for the two Africa Middle East business units (BUs) for Seeds and Crop Protection Products (based on Swiss or local laws), comprising approximately 50 jurisdictions with three-digit million US-Dollar annual sales and more than 3,000 employeesAct as a partner for the business teams in the BUs who provide and contribute strategic, pro-active and in-depth legal and compliance advice in order to deliver the strategic agenda, with a focus on value creation, value protection and value captureSupport leadership team meetings and provide ad-hoc legal advice for senior leadersProvide legal support on commercial contracts including distribution, direct and indirect procurement, 3rd party collaborations and intercompany agreementsManage day to day legal matters (including corporate governance, data protection laws, employment laws and corporate law topics for all BUs of Syngenta) in close collaboration with the department’s paralegal groupManage litigation cases including IP infringement cases (for all BUs of Syngenta), debt collection procedures and product liability claimsInstruct, supervise and manage outside legal counselSupport the compliance program for all BUs of Syngenta, including investigations, in close collaboration with the Global Compliance Functions
Company Description

As a world market leader in crop protection, we help farmers to counter these threats and ensure enough safe, nutritious, affordable food for all – while minimizing the use of land and other agricultural inputs. Syngenta Crop Protection keeps plants safe from planting to harvesting.  From the moment a seed is planted through to harvest, crops need to be protected from weeds, insects and diseases as well as droughts and floods, heat and cold. Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Switzerland.

Qualifications

Critical knowledge and education

Excellent academic background with a university bar exam level law degree or equivalentFluent in English (spoken and written) and proficient in a second language French is a must

Critical experience

Minimum 5-8 years post-qualification experience from a multinational company and/or an international law firm, preferably with a focus on commercial contracts, litigation and competition lawExperience in providing legal support in difficult and complex negotiationsAbility to deal pragmatically and effectively with and display presence and credibility to members of diverse functions both internally and externally in securing enthusiasm, support and buy-in

Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities

Competent in effectively communicating and influencing through excellent interpersonal and communication skills Able to take a strategic view of work and to identify and initiate change when necessaryPossess high levels of analytical and conceptual competencies to structure business proposals and translate them into a suitable legal frameworkAble to prioritize and manage a huge number of wide-ranging tasksMaintain composure and interpersonal relations in times of pressure Have flexibility to travel when necessary and critical for businessDisplay a genuine interest in and appreciation of diverse cultures and mentalities in AME

 

Additional Information

Note: Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. 

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