Legal Counsel

Why You Want to Join Us as a Legal Counsel at Enza Zaden 

Are you ready to make a difference in the world of agriculture? Do you have a passion for innovation and sustainability? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! 

What Makes This Role Different: 

• Contribute to the development of vegetable varieties that feed millions of people worldwide. 

• Work in a company that values creativity and continuous improvement. 

• Be part of an international team with diverse cultural backgrounds. 

Make a Difference as Legal Counsel 

In this role, you will: 

• Support and advise our Marketing and Sales (M&S) department on a wide variety of commercial legal matters. 

• Draft and review commercial agreements such as distribution agreements and general terms and conditions. 

• Translate legal requirements into practical business solutions. 

• When needed pick up other work for the Legal Team in areas that require support for example in the field of procurement, R&D, seed operations  

• Work on various projects to further optimize processes and ways of working. 

• Stay in close contact with stakeholders within M&S and the wider Legal department. 

What You Bring as a Future Colleague 

You are: 

• Experienced in drafting and reviewing commercial agreements. 

• Practical and able to translate legal obligations into business language and vice versa. 

• Skilled in assessing (legal) risks versus business continuity. 

• Proactive and engaged, always looking for ways to improve the business. 

• Fluent in Dutch and English; additional languages are a plus. 

• Academically qualified with a degree in Law and 5+ years of relevant experience in-house as part of an international organization or as a lawyer in an (international) law firm, working with teams in different time zones and with diverse cultural backgrounds. 

Enza Zaden as Your Employer 

With more than 2,800 passionate team members across the world, we're on a daily mission to develop the finest vegetable varieties. Our goal? To deliver seeds with that special something: vegetables with better taste, better yields, and better resistance. On our mission to feed the world, we challenge ourselves to gain deeper insights and find the next breakthrough. We grow and innovate together, and everyone’s contributions are valued. Throughout our 85 years, our family values, passion, independence, and focus on innovation have truly set us apart. Over 480 million people are eating our vegetables every day, something we are very proud of! Our passion isn't just a trademark; it's our driving force, propelling our rapid growth. If you're ready to explore your potential and thrive in a supportive environment, we welcome you to develop your talents with us. The combination of entrepreneurship, initiative, and a healthy dose of determination has made Enza Zaden great and brought us where we are today. Enza Zaden is and always will be in motion: in the past, present, and future. 

What Can You Expect from Us 

As a family-owned company, we support you to thrive in all areas of life, so that you can be successful inside and outside of work.  

We offer: 

• Flexible work arrangements; 

• Access to a variety of wellbeing programs and healthy food options; 

• 25 paid vacation days (employees have the option to buy extra vacation days equivalent to two times their weekly working hours); 

• 1 paid vitality day for all, plus extra days as your age increases; 

• Contribution for overnight stays if you live further away from Enza Zaden; 

• Laptop + smartphone. 

We aspire to be a good employer that cares for our employees, both during and after their careers at Enza Zaden. Our most important benefits include: 

• Active partnership in your professional development (personal growth); 

• Tailor-made leadership development programs and global e-learning platform; 

• Employer-sponsored retirement benefits. 

Join Us for a Career That Grows with You! 

Are you curious to know more about Enza Zaden? Click on this link : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yxla_xDJ-I to our website. 

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