Legal Counsel

Job Description

Position Summary

As a member of the Corporate Legal team, you will report to the Head of Legal and Corporate Secretary. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and implementing all aspects of corporate governance and providing legal support to Chiquita’s Sales and Marketing teams, as well as operations across Europe and the Middle East. Success in this position requires strong organizational skills, proactivity, independence, confidence, and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse business groups.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Support European business units in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, including sales agreements, leases, and service provider contracts.
• Assist the Global Marketing Team in implementing new campaigns, promotions, contests, and related initiatives.
• In collaboration with the Head of Legal, support the Corporate Legal Department in transactional work, including financing, mergers and acquisitions, due diligence, and coordination with outside counsel.
• Work closely with Treasury, Tax, Controllership, Audit, and Compliance teams to ensure adherence to all company policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
• Provide guidance on EU regulatory matters, particularly regarding labeling, advertising, and data protection.
• Manage the Corporate Secretary’s office for Europe and the Middle East, including identifying and overseeing all required corporate actions for group companies in the region.

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements :

Job Requirements :

Demonstrated professional maturity and ability to manage sensitive / confidential tasks and information

Additional Information

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