Paralegal - Global Legal Operations

Paralegal, Global Legal Operations

LOCATION: Rotterdam, Netherlands REPORTING TO: Legal Counsel EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time

Are you a highly motivated and meticulous legal professional seeking to contribute significantly within a dynamic, global environment? Do you thrive in a diverse team where your organizational skills and proactive approach can effectively support international legal operations? We invite you to apply!

As a leading player in the commodities sector, our Legal Department is central to ensuring compliant and efficient operations worldwide. Our Rotterdam team is a collaborative and diverse group, dedicated to supporting our EMEA and Dutch entities, while also contributing to our global legal framework, particularly following recent integration activities. We are looking for an engaged Paralegal to join our team.

This position offers more than just administrative tasks; it provides direct involvement in legal operations, offering diverse exposure to legal issues across multiple jurisdictions. You will collaborate with legal professionals globally in a team that values proactive engagement, continuous learning, and encourages taking ownership of responsibilities.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES: Supporting Global Legal Operations

As our Paralegal, you will become an integral part of our global Legal Team, supporting essential operations from our Rotterdam office. Your responsibilities will include managing the Netherlands Legal Corporate mailbox, maintaining corporate entity information (CSC), and reporting on the Bunge Group's structure across various international jurisdictions, ensuring all data is accurate and current.

A key part of your role will involve organizing, drafting, and managing crucial corporate documents, such as board resolutions. This includes preparing documents for signature and coordinating their execution with external notaries and law firms, ensuring effective completion. You will also provide important support through preliminary legal research and maintaining organized case files for a diverse range of legal matters. Furthermore, you will serve as a key point of contact, facilitating information flow and managing timelines with stakeholders worldwide. Your approach will ensure all documentation is robust and compliant, proactively addressing any potential gaps and upholding our global adherence standards.

YOUR PROFILE & REQUIREMENTS

We are seeking a proactive individual who is eager to learn and contribute. You should possess:

• Legal Foundation: A Bachelor’s degree in Law or a Paralegal certification, or an equivalent combination of relevant legal knowledge and work experience. We welcome recent university graduates with a legal background to apply.
• Organizational Skills: Meticulous attention to detail, a strong administrative background, and effective organizational skills to manage multiple priorities efficiently.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication in English is essential. Proficiency in Dutch is a valuable advantage. You should be capable of navigating complex stakeholder relationships.
• Investigative & Problem-Solving: A proactive mindset with strong investigative and problem-solving skills, eager to understand the underlying rationale of tasks.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and experienced with document management systems.
• Team Orientation: A positive attitude and a collaborative spirit, eager to contribute to a supportive team environment.
• Industry Context: Experience within the commodities sector is considered a plus, but is not a prerequisite.
• On-site Presence: Preference for working on-site 5 days per week in our Rotterdam office to foster team collaboration.

WHAT WE OFFER

We offer an environment where you can develop your career and contribute significantly:

• An Impactful Role: A full-time, permanent opportunity where your contributions are genuinely valued.
• Global Exposure: Work with colleagues and stakeholders across different jurisdictions, gaining exposure to international legal issues.
• Supportive Environment: Join a collaborative team where guidance is provided, and autonomy is encouraged.
• Variety & Challenge: Handle a diverse range of tasks, ensuring your work remains engaging and offers continuous learning.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous professional development within a leading global organization.
• Rotterdam Office: Be part of a dynamic and diverse team in our Rotterdam office at Blaak 31.

Ready to contribute to a global legal team?

If you are a proactive, detail-oriented, and highly organized individual with a passion for legal operations, we encourage you to apply. We look forward to welcoming a professional ready to build their career within our supportive and international environment.

Interested?

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you to advance your career and make a real impact, don't hesitate! Click the "Apply" button and upload your CV (and if possible motivation letter) in English.

Should you have any questions do not hesitate to reach out to Mrs Debora de Vries, Debora.devries@Bunge.com (Talent Acquisition Specialist Bunge).

We look forward to hearing from you!

#LI-DDV

At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of ~37,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they’re grown to where they’re needed—in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at Bunge.com.

Every day our people exemplify these values, which represent Bunge at its core:

•    We Are One Team – Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive
•    We Lead The Way – Agile, Empowered, Innovative
•    We Do What’s Right – Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity

If this sounds like you, join us!  We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day – people who are #ProudtoBeBunge