Job Description:
Counsel, Business Unit Asia – Operating companies India
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 Counsel for our Indian business, part of our Asia business unit (BU)!
About Us: As Nutreco our mission is ‘feeding the future’. In a world with limited natural
resources, our ambition is to meet the rising food needs of a growing world population in a
sustainable manner. Working for Nutreco means an impactful role in an international, dynamic
environment with complex and diverse topics.
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 BU Counsels who
report to the Director Legal and M&A and the Director E&C and a number Counsels located
in different jurisdictions reporting into the BU Counsels. This position will report to the BU
Counsel Asia.
Role Overview: As Counsel for operating companies in India, you will manage the Legal
risks and the E&C program for Skretting India, Trouw Nutrition India and Eruvaka, and in
coordination with the BU Counsel Asia be involved in investigations concerning these
companies.
Location: This position is based in India, with the head office in Hyderabad.
Key Responsibilities:
• Report directly to the BU Counsel Asia (based in Bangkok).
• Provide legal and E&C advice and support to the Indian companies.
• 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.
Participate in the management team of the General Manager of the Indian companies
(upon request).
What We Offer:
• A flexible work environment. Depending on location specifics will be agreed upon.
• Competitive remuneration package with a good pension scheme.
• Professional growth opportunities within Nutreco and the broader SHV group with more
than 60.000 employees.
What We Ask:
• A well-developed business sense.
• 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 regularly in India and occasionally in Asia and internationally.
Qualifications:
• Law degree.
• India licensed lawyer or equivalent.
• Fluent in English.
• Knowledge of contract, competition, and (basic) corporate law; knowledge of food law is
an asset.
• 5+ years of experience in an international business environment.
• Experience in (re)drafting (international) agreements;
• Affinity with E&C work and willingness to develop in this role. Experience as an E&C
Officer is an asset.
Apply Now: Are you the candidate we are looking for? Apply online and we will contact you
soon. For more information, contact ranjanmala.hegde@nutreco.com.
Note to Agencies: Acquisition based on this vacancy is not appreciated.
Our organisation:
Trouw Nutrition is the global leader in innovative feed specialties, premixes and nutritional services for the animal nutrition industry. Trouw Nutrition provides species-specific nutritional solutions consisting of feed concepts, products and nutritional know-how. The unique combination of products, models and services Trouw Nutrition offers, boosts productivity and supports animal health through all life stages, contributing to our customers' peace of mind. Trouw Nutrition's nutrition solutions have met the need of farmers and home-mixers, feed producers, integrators and distributors. Trouw Nutrition has locations in 25 countries and around 5000 employees. Our mission is Feeding the Future.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Trouw Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Trouw Nutrition is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.