Trade Lawyer / Trade Lawyeress

Craft the Future of Global Agri-Trade: Associate General Counsel Opportunity in Geneva

Are you a highly motivated Trade Lawyer seeking an impactful role at the heart of global commodity flows? This is your chance to join a leading agribusiness at a pivotal moment of transformation!

This role for an Associate General Counsel in Geneva offers a unique platform to deploy and develop your legal expertise within a dynamic and challenging environment. The primary location is Geneva while we may consider other office locations in Europe.

About the Role:

As a key member of our global trade legal team, you'll provide expert counsel and strategic support on all legal matters related to international trade. You'll work closely with global business units, providing proactive advice on commercial transactions, dispute resolution (including litigation and arbitration), and risk management. You will also be responsible for:

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
• Partnering with internal stakeholders to understand their business needs and mitigate legal risks.
• Developing and delivering training on relevant trade law topics.
• Contributing to the development and implementation of global trade legal strategies.
• Coordinating and developing part of the global trade legal team.

This role offers significant potential for growth and advancement, providing a pathway to a leading role within the legal team.

About You:

You are a qualified solicitor with 8+ years PQE (UK qualified preferred, or equivalent English and common law experience), with extensive experience in an international law firm and/or as an in-house lawyer dedicated to the areas of commodities trading and/or shipping. Key qualities are pro-activeness, exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, combined with strong communication and interpersonal abilities. Your proven ability to draft and negotiate complex agreements, manage multiple priorities, and work effectively with diverse stakeholders will be essential to your success.

What We Offer:

Beyond the opportunity to contribute to a transformative period in our industry, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive base salary and target-based bonus
• Excellent pension plan and additional benefits
• One day of flexible working per week
• An encouraging and collaborative work environment

If you're ready to take your legal career to the next level, we encourage you to apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

We Are Bunge

Bunge is a global agribusiness with one mission – we connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed, and fuel to the world. We have unmatched global scale and deeply rooted relationships which allow us to bring innovative ingredients and knowledge to some of the world’s biggest brands – many of which are likely in your home right now.

We know that to achieve our mission and deliver the best results to our customers, each other, and the world we need to work together – so we hire talented people who are passionate, bold, and driven to work as One Bunge. This dedication is deeply embedded in our culture and reflected in the way we work.

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

• Act as One Team by fostering inclusion, collaboration, and respect
• Drive for Excellence by being agile, innovative, and efficient
• Do What’s Right by acting safely, ethically, and sustainably

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.

Bunge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.