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In House Lawyer

Do you have the appetite to Grow Your Magic?

Consumers everywhere are increasingly conscious of the quality of the food they eat. BanoPuratos develops, produces and distributes a unique range of ingredients for bakers, pastry-chefs and chocolatiers who demand the very highest quality.

 

BanoPuratos group is a rapidly growing joint-venture in the Middle East, with 354 employees in 7 countries, and a consolidated turnover of over 100 M in 2022. Our passion for innovation, pioneering spirit and core values continue to propel our global ambitions. This, coupled with our commitment to our communities, is what makes working at BanoPuratos so magical.

 

 

Position Overview

 

Based in Lebanon, we are currently seeking an:

 

In-house lawyer

(Beirut, Lebanon)

 

Reporting directly to the CEO and in dotted line to the Puratos group General Counsel, the successful candidate for this key function will be responsible for a wide variety of general commercial, corporate, compliance, real estate, finance, IP and other related legal fields, covering both the national and international scale.

 

 

Key Accountabilities

 

  • Preparing, drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of broad-based commercial contracts and transactions
  • Providing accurate, pragmatic, legal advice to the business, in a timely and efficient manner
  • Providing legal assistance to internal clients, by advising on ad-hoc questions and supporting in projects
  • Monitoring and advising on legal disputes and procedures
  • Contributing to and monitoring corporate housekeeping of the BanoPuratos group
  • Instructing and monitoring communication with external lawyers and other advisors
  • Monitoring compliance with the group policies, procedures and best practices, and implementing group tools and templates
  • Following up on legal developments, particularly in the field of business law, company law and general contract law.

 

 

Profile

  • Master’s degree in Law
  • Minimum 7-10 years legal experience (bar experience is a plus), preferably in an international context  
  • Preference for a generalist position
  • Team-player, hands-on, business-oriented and pragmatic
  • Effective communication in English and local language

 

Offer

BanoPuratos provides a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment that encourages our people to take initiatives and bring ideas that will contribute to the success of the company. Of course, BanoPuratos offers a competitive package but additionally, offers you a position that you can further develop and shape.

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