Job Description

Lead Counsel (Legal and E&C)

Are you experienced in contract, competition, and corporate law? Do you have a background or interest in Ethics & Compliance (E&C)? Do you possess a strong business acumen and the ability to work in diverse cultural environments? If so, Nutreco has an exciting opportunity for you as Lead Counsel for our Skretting LATAM business unit!

Join Our Purpose – ‘Feeding the Future’

Nutreco is a member of the SHV family, and we are committed to 'Feeding the Future' through sustainable and innovative practices. Nutreco has two business lines: Skretting is a leading global provider of innovative aquafeed solutions, revolutionizing aquaculture for a sustainable future. Trouw Nutrition specializes in animal nutrition and is committed to advancing livestock health and productivity through cutting-edge solutions. Nutreco, headquartered in Amersfoort with global operations, is supported by a Legal and E&C team of around twenty professionals. This team is responsible for managing legal and E&C risks and safeguarding Nutreco’s reputation. The team includes six Lead Counsel who report to the Director Legal and E&C.

As our Lead Counsel, you will manage the Legal risks and the E&C program for the business unit Skretting LATAM, and in coordination with the Director Legal and E&C be involved in investigations. You may also participate in M&A projects under the direction of the Director Corporate Legal and M&A. Additionally, you will be part of the management team of the Managing Director of the business unit Skretting LATAM.

This position is based in Guayaquil, Ecuador.

About The Role

• Report directly to the Director Legal and E&C (based in The Netherlands)
• Participate in the management team of the Managing Director of the business unit Skretting LATAM
• Provide legal and E&C advice and support to the business unit Skretting LATAM
• Manage outside counsel when necessary
• Support the development and implementation of Legal and E&C policies, procedures, and templates
• Conduct periodic E&C and legal risk assessments
• Provide training on various legal and E&C topics
• Monitor compliance with laws, regulations, and Nutreco’s policies

Skills and Expertise

• Law degree
• Fluent in Spanish and English
• Knowledge of contract, competition, and (basic) corporate law; knowledge of food law is an asset
• 7+ years of experience in an international business environmentExperience in (re)drafting (international) agreements; experience in M&A activities and providing training are assets
• Affinity with E&C work and willingness to develop in this role. Experience as an E&C Officer is an asset

Expectations from Role

• Relevant experience as a counsel in an international business environment

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Pragmatic, independent within set boundaries, and results oriented
• Willingness to travel to Honduras and Peru and occasionally The Netherlands

Why you Will Love Working with Us

• Be part of our sustainable mission with opportunities to grow within Nutreco, Skretting, Trouw Nutrition and the broader SHV group
• Embrace our culture of diversity and inclusion, where we respect and value everyone
• Professional growth opportunities within Nutreco and the broader SHV group with more than 60,000 employees

Local Benefits

• Medical Plan (at no cost for employee, spouse, and children; possibility to extend to parents with additional cost)
• Transportation
• Global bonus
• Profit-sharing: USD 200
• Food allowance : USD 200
• DIFARE consumption benefit: USD 50 credit for use in stores
• TIA consumption benefit: USD 50 credit for use in stores

Next Step

We value a seamless candidate experience and will review your application within five (5) business days.

We appreciate your interest in joining our mission to innovate and sustainably shape the future of food production and thank you for choosing a career with us and sharing your ambition to “Feed the Future! 

We are committed to employment equity, and we encourage applications from qualified individuals, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.