Legal

About the legal department

More than 70 legal professionals work in a coordinated and global manner to support the implementation of Group strategy and promote Louis Dreyfus Company's interests. A team of dedicated experts supports all aspects of our Group's business and operations worldwide. Legal advice, including drafting and negotiation, is provided in relation to many areas of the law, such as trading and commodities law, company law, financing, M&A, special projects, general commercial law, and regulatory matters.

Together with the platforms, regions and other functions, the legal team is dedicated to developing and delivering the appropriate legal solutions to support the Group's operations and ambitions. The legal team works on a cost-effective, proactive and coordinated basis, providing checks and balances, and raising awareness of legal risks within the Group.

The Legal Department, headed by the VP, Group General Counsel who reports directly to the Group CEO, consists of a central legal team and five regional teams. The central team deals with corporate matters and offers global expertise. Both central and regional teams interact constantly with each other, providing reciprocal support on both regional and global matters, thus ensuring consistency.

Areas of opportunities

• Trading and commodity law.
• Business development projects including mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures, and partnering arrangements.
• Financing arrangements.
• Commercial contracts.
• Regulatory matters.
• Litigation.
• Company law.
• Employment law.

Is this the career for you?

• You have strong negotiation skills and extensive international experience and coverage.
• You have legal qualifications in relevant jurisdictions with experience in corporate and/or commercial law.
• You are experienced in a global operation where multiple businesses interact across regions.
• You have the ability to negotiate in a challenging environment.
• You have the ability to clearly engage with both peers and leaders, in particular outside the Legal Department, and explain legal issues.