About this role
Company Description
About Syngenta
Syngenta is a global leader in agricultural innovation with a presence in more than 90 countries. Syngenta is focused on developing technologies and farming practices that empower farmers, so they can make the transformation required to feed the world’s population while preserving our planet. Its bold scientific discoveries deliver better benefits for farmers and society on a bigger scale than ever before. Guided by its Sustainability Priorities, Syngenta is developing new technologies and solutions that support farmers to grow healthier plants in healthier soil with a higher yield. Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland; Syngenta Seeds is headquartered in the United States. Read our stories and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram & X.
Job Description
At Syngenta, our goal is to build the most collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture, providing top-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers' success. To support this mission, Syngenta’s Legal Team is seeking a Legal Counsel CU Andinos in Bogota, Colombia.
Accountabilities
- Act as Legal Business Partner for Syngenta´s business in Andeans Commercial Unit (Chile, Colombia, Venezuela, Peru, Ecuador).
- Prepare, review and negotiate agreements in several areas, including distribution, supply, services and sales agreements.
- Deliver pragmatic legal solutions for both strategic initiatives and routine operational matters.
- Provide specialized guidance on competition law compliance and commercial practices, including the structuring of customer loyalty programs and promotional activities.
- Monitoring and analyzing critical new legislation and regulations that may impact the business or its reputation.
- Working with other members of the Legal team in Andeans and in LATAM to develop and optimize systems and processes for effectiveness aiming efficiency and collaboration. Specially, spearhead the adoption and expansion of digital tools and legal technology solutions to enhance operational efficiency (e.g. Onit, AI Tools), streamline workflows, and modernize legal service delivery. Promote a culture of digital transformation in legal practice.
- Drive action and unlock problems, without creating disruption and while defending recommendations throughout the company.
- Oversee the Legal department's administrative operations, including management of external counsel relationships, processing of legal invoices, and coordination with legal service providers.
- Integrate into a dynamic legal team structure with clearly defined responsibilities while maintaining flexibility to provide cross-functional support and backup coverage, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
Qualifications
Required
- Lawyer Degree. Master´s Degree is a plus.
- Up to 3 years of experience as a legal corporate advisor.
- Advanced English.
Additional Information
What We Offer
- A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs.
- Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day.
- Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits.
Important:
Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Beyond just believing in the power of diversity, Syngenta Group promotes an inclusive culture that includes differences in all its forms. We believe that the feeling of belonging allows people to become their best version, building an increasingly welcoming and productive environment.
All qualified candidates will be considered for our positions, without distinction of race, gender, age, nationality or disability
*This position will not provide relocation support.
*This position will require immediate availability.
Be part of a leading company that brings the potential of plants to life.
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