Job Description

Lead Counsel (Legal and E&C)

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 Lead Counsel for our North America and Companion Animal business units!

Join Our Purpose – ‘Feeding the Future’

Nutreco is a member of the SHV family, and we are committed to 'Feeding the Future' through sustainable and innovative practices. Nutreco has two business lines: Skretting is a leading global provider of innovative aquafeed solutions, revolutionizing aquaculture for a sustainable future. Trouw Nutrition specializes in animal nutrition and is committed to advancing livestock health and productivity through cutting-edge solutions. 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.

As our Legal Counsel, you will manage the Legal risks and the E&C program for the business units North America and Companion Animal, and in coordination with the Director E&C be involved in investigations. You may also participate in M&A projects under the direction of the Director Legal and M&A. Additionally, you will be part of the management team of the Managing Director of the business unit North America.

This position may be based anywhere in Canada, with our head office in Guelph.

About The Role

• Responsibilities

• Report directly to the Director Legal and M&A (based in Madrid) and the Director E&C (based in The Netherlands)
• Participate in the management team of the Managing Director of the business unit North America
• Provide legal and E&C advice and support to the business units North America and Companion Animal
• Manage outside counsel when necessary
• Support the development and implementation of the Nutreco 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

Skills and Expertise

• Qualifications
  • Law degree
  • Canadian licensed lawyer or equivalent
  • 7+ years of experience in an international business environment
  • Fluent in English; knowledge of French is an asset
  • Knowledge of contract, competition, and (basic) corporate law; knowledge of food law is an asset
  • Experience in (re)drafting (international) agreements; experience in M&A activities and providing training are assets
  • Affinity with E&C work and willingness to develop in this role. Experience as an E&C Officer is an asset

Expectations from Role

• Relevant 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 throughout North America and occasionally internationally

Why you Will Love Working with Us

• Global Benefits

• Be part of our sustainable mission with opportunities to grow within Nutreco, Skretting, Trouw Nutrition and the broader SHV group
• Embrace our culture of diversity and inclusion, where we respect and value everyone
• Professional growth opportunities within Nutreco and the broader SHV group with more than 60,000 employees

• Local Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA benefits that start on Day 1! 
• Maternal top-up and Tuition Reimbursement 
• 15 vacation days 
• Robust pension plan with employer matching that start on Day 1! 

Next Step

We value a seamless candidate experience and will review your application within five (5) business days.

We appreciate your interest in joining our mission to innovate and sustainably shape the future of food production and thank you for choosing a career with us and sharing your ambition to “Feed the Future! 

Final candidates who are being considered for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. 

Please note that candidates applying for job openings, in Canada and the USA, must be eligible to work independently without the need for sponsorship.

We are committed to employment equity, and we encourage applications from qualified individuals, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities. 

Our corporate values FEED your career: Passion | Inclusivity | Integrity | Trust | Curiosity. These values are engrained into our core and shape everything we do.