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- Ufficio in Buenos Aires
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:We make a difference
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 in Buenos Aires. This role will be responsible for providing broad legal and compliance oversight for Syngenta´s business in South (Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay & Bolivia), acting as a legal advisor and business partner for the functions and business
Accountabilities
- Act as Legal Business Partner and focal point for Syngenta´s business in South, mainly Argentina.
- Preparing, reviewing and negotiating simple and complex agreements in several areas, including distribution, supply, services and sales agreements. Manage the Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system, overseeing the creation, review, approval, and execution of agreements across multiple business units including Procurement, R&D, Marketing, Commercial department, etc.
- 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 South 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, streamline workflows, and modernize legal service delivery.
- Ability to influence others to drive action and unlock problems, without creating disruption and while defending recommendations throughout the company.
- Lawyer Degree. Master´s Degree is a plus
- Minimum experience of 6 – years as a Legal corporate advisor
- Advanced English
Beyond just believing in the power of diversity, Syngenta 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.
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