Job Description

Counsel, Business Unit Asia – Operating companies India
Are you experienced in contract, competition, and corporate law? Do you have a background 
or interest in Ethics & Compliance (E&C)? Do you possess a strong business acumen and 
the ability to work in diverse cultural environments? If so, Nutreco has an exciting opportunity 
for you as Counsel for our Indian business, part of our Asia business unit (BU)!
About  Us: As  Nutreco  our  mission  is  ‘feeding  the  future’.  In  a  world  with  limited  natural 
resources, our ambition is to meet the rising food needs of a growing world population in a 
sustainable manner. Working for Nutreco means an impactful role in an international, dynamic 
environment with complex and diverse topics.
Nutreco,  headquartered  in  Amersfoort  with  global  operations,  is  supported  by  a  Legal  and 
E&C team of around twenty professionals. This team is responsible for managing legal and 
E&C risks and safeguarding Nutreco’s reputation. The team includes six BU Counsels who 
report to the Director Legal and M&A and the Director E&C and a number Counsels located 
in  different  jurisdictions  reporting  into  the  BU  Counsels.  This  position  will  report  to  the  BU 
Counsel Asia.
Role Overview: As Counsel for operating companies in India, you will manage the Legal 
risks and the E&C program for Skretting India, Trouw Nutrition India and Eruvaka, and in 
coordination with the BU Counsel Asia be involved in investigations concerning these 
companies. 
Location: This position is based in India, with the head office in Hyderabad. 
Key Responsibilities:
• Report directly to the BU Counsel Asia (based in Bangkok). 
• Provide legal and E&C advice and support to the Indian companies.
• Manage outside counsel when necessary.
• Support the development and implementation of Legal and E&C policies, procedures, 
and templates.
• Conduct periodic E&C and legal risk assessments.
• Provide training on various legal and E&C topics.
• Monitor compliance with laws, regulations, and Nutreco’s policies.
Participate in the management team of the General Manager of the Indian companies 
(upon request).
What We Offer:
• A flexible work environment. Depending on location specifics will be agreed upon.
• Competitive remuneration package with a good pension scheme.
• Professional growth opportunities within Nutreco and the broader SHV group with more 
than 60.000 employees.
What We Ask:
• A well-developed business sense.
• Experience as a counsel in an international business environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Pragmatic, independent within set boundaries, and results-oriented.
• Willingness to travel regularly in India and occasionally in Asia and internationally.
Qualifications:
• Law degree.
• India licensed lawyer or equivalent.
• Fluent in English.
• Knowledge of contract, competition, and (basic) corporate law; knowledge of food law is 
an asset.
• 5+ years of experience in an international business environment.
• Experience in (re)drafting (international) agreements;
• Affinity with E&C work and willingness to develop in this role. Experience as an E&C 
Officer is an asset.
Apply Now: Are you the candidate we are looking for? Apply online and we will contact you 
soon. For more information, contact ranjanmala.hegde@nutreco.com.
Note to Agencies: Acquisition based on this vacancy is not appreciated.