Senior Legal Counsel (Xico)

Senior Legal Counsel

Location: MX City: Mexico City State: México (MX-MEX) Country: Mexico (MX) Requisition Number: *****

A Day In The Life

The Senior Counsel – LATAM plays a crucial role in providing legal counsel and support to Bunge's LATAM business operations concerning food solutions transactions. This highly professional individual provides legal advice and support on a diversified scope and expertise based on the nature and requirements of the business team.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide legal advice and counsel to business units and functional teams on a wide range of corporate, commercial, labor and employment, regulatory and litigation matters, including but not limited to mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic alliances, and commercial transactions.
• Negotiate, draft, and review contracts, including supply agreements, transfer, handling and storage agreements, service agreements, and transportation related agreements.
• Provide legal support for real estate and M&A; transactions.
• Conduct legal due diligence and draft and negotiate transaction documents.
• Advise on legal aspects of domestic business transactions.
• Collaborate with external counsel and other professionals to ensure the company’s legal interests are protected.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards related to assigned corporate and commercial transactions.
• Represent Bunge in negotiations with external parties, including customers, suppliers, and regulators.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including business leaders, finance, operations, centers of excellence ("COE's") and other legal professionals on the global legal team, to provide comprehensive legal support on various projects and initiatives.
• Provide training on legal matters applicable to the business day‑to‑day activities as well as on internal legal guidelines and/or policies; provide legal advice regarding litigation and employment matters and manage litigation cases.
• Coordinate and implement global, regional projects together with US, Europe or Asia legal team members.

Skills/Experience Requirements

• Strong understanding of corporate and commercial law, including contracts, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, general environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research tools.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• 10+ years of experience in corporate and commercial law, preferably with a combination of law firm and in‑house experience in a food solutions or related industry.
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