Senior Legal Counsel

Senior Legal Counsel Wat ga je doen?

As a key player in our Corporate Development and Legal team, you will contribute your legal skills and M&A expertise to major projects that align with Cosun's ambitious Unlock 30 growth agenda. Your role will involve:

• Advise and lead from a legal perspective M&A, venturing, partnerships, large growth investments and other strategic initiatives;
• Conduct legal due diligence;
• Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial agreements;
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations;
• Manage legal risks effectively;
• Collaborate with external lawyers and advisors.

Join a dynamic team of experienced professionals, working side by side with Cosun’s General Counsel and reporting directly to the Director Corporate Development, you will engage with stakeholders at all levels, including the Cosun Executive Board. You will gain deep insights into our organization and ample opportunities for further development, including pathways to senior business roles. Your contributions will be recognized, and you will have the chance to take the next steps in your career within Cosun's senior leadership in the business groups or in one of the functions.

Wat neem je mee?

• At least 7-10 years’ experience as a lawyer in a top-tier law firm and/or corporate counsel in a commercial organization, particularly in commercial/contract/M&A, preferably also intellectual property;
• Strong analytical skills, able to assess legal risks and commercial interests;
• Experienced negotiator, independent, with integrity, clear and convincing in communication;
• Result-oriented with an eye for detail, but able to distinguish main issues from side issuesl;
• Team player, hands-on mentality and flexible;
• Good command of Dutch and English, both spoken and written.

Wat krijg je ervoor terug?

• An excellent gross monthly salary ranging from €8,850 to €9,600, depending on knowledge and level of experience;
• An annual bonus based on results;
• Comprehensive Benefits: enjoy a lease car, excellent pension scheme, generous holidays, and more.

Where will you work

Based in Breda with a lot of flexibility and opportunities for hybrid working, you will be part of Royal Cosun, a forward-thinking cooperative with 8,100 members and 4,500 employees worldwide. Our business groups include Cosun Beet Company, Aviko, Duynie, Sensus, and Cosun Protein. We unlock the potential of plants into enjoyable, plant-based and circular products.

Procedure

Je leren kennen

Indien je goed aansluit op de vacature neemt de HR Specialist Recruitment contact met je op. Dit om alvast een eerste beeld te krijgen en mogelijke vragen van weerszijde beantwoord te krijgen.

Het eerste gesprek

In het eerste gesprek kom je in contact met jouw mogelijk toekomstige manager en uiteraard is er iemand van HR aanwezig om je als persoon wat beter te leren kennen.

Case

Mogelijk is een case onderdeel van de procedure. Hierin wordt er gekeken hoe je met bepaalde praktijksituaties om zou gaan. Vaak kan de case vanuit huis worden gemaakt en soms maak je de case voor aanvang van het 2e gesprek op locatie.

Het tweede gesprek

Wat goed je bent nog in de procedure! Tijdens dit gesprek gaan we nog wat dieper op de zaken in. Daarnaast willen ook deze personen je nog wat beter leren kennen, zodat we zeker weten dat we een mooie match hebben.