Join the Magic

Our Mission

At Puratos, we create innovative food solutions for the health and well-being of people everywhere. As the global leader in bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredients, we help our customers to be successful with their business, by turning technologies and experiences from food cultures around the world into new opportunities.

We have more than 10.000 employees in over 85 countries and a consolidated turnover of 3.1 billion euros (in 2023). Our passion for innovation, a pioneering spirit and the unique Puratos culture drive our solid growth and vision for the future This, along with our commitment to our local communities, is what makes working at Puratos so magical.

To strengthen our team in Groot Bijgaarden, we are looking for a:

Legal Administrative Assistant

Your Mission

As a legal administrative assistant at Puratos, you will be a part of the Group Legal Department, providing comprehensive support to our in-house lawyers. Your role will encompass various responsibilities, with a primary focus on two key areas:

1. Regulatory Compliance: You will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Your attention to detail and understanding of compliance procedures will be essential in this aspect of your work.
2. Corporate Housekeeping: You will be responsible for maintaining the accuracy and effectiveness of the group's corporate housekeeping. In this context, the legal administrative assistant provides support to all levels within the Group Legal and Tax department, allowing exposure to all areas of the business.

Key Accountabilities

• Ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the corporate housekeeping data in relation to the Belgian and the foreign entities. Drafting, reviewing and implementing the required corporate documents, with the help of outside counsel or local business partners.
• Supporting the implementation and fine-tuning of the IT tools relevant for the Group Legal and Tax department. Proposing appropriate working methods to colleagues, drafting manuals, giving trainings, coaching business partners.
• Assisting in corporate structuring processes (such as mergers and demergers, incorporation of new entities, capital increases,…).
• Ensuring responsibility for different administrative processes (eg Know Your Customer). Drafting declarations, intervening towards financial institutions and governmental authorities, assisting in fine-tuning company policies in light of changing legislative requirements.
• Arranging legalisations by notaries, Ministries of foreign affairs, and/or Embassies/Consulates

Who are we looking for?

• You have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• Ideally, you have a first relevant experience in a legal department but we are also open to motivated young graduates who are open to an on-the-job training.
• You are fluent in English and Dutch (written and spoken). Additional language skills (eg French) are a plus.
• You have an affinity with or interest in the use and optimization of legal/administrative IT tools.
• You are proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). Knowledge in SAP is a plus.
• You are a team player with a hands-on, business-oriented, and pragmatic approach.
• You are solution oriented and adapt quickly to different situations.

What you can expect from Puratos?

You will join a fast-growing, stable family business that has become an international market leader with a corporate culture in which innovation and entrepreneurship are part of our main priorities. You will benefit from a great deal of freedom in your work, with plenty of room for initiative.

We at Puratos cultivate an inclusive global workplace, that fully embraces diversity and equal

opportunities for all. We strive to reflect the richness of our customers, communities and society, accelerating our ability to innovate and deliver on our commitments.

You will be welcomed in a dynamic work environment where passion for innovation, team spirit and continuous improvement are key. You can count on a competitive salary package with attractive benefits such as:

• Meal vouchers (8€/day)
• Group, dental and hospitalization insurance fully paid by Puratos
• 13th and 14th month pay
• Minimum 5 training days per year
• Responsibilities and the possibility to take ownership of your work

Watch our corporate movie and feel the Puratos Magic:

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNRsBzuRlNI

Working at Puratos is choosing a Top Employer in Belgium.

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