Corporate Counsel M&A

In this role you will be a key member of the Corporate Legal Team, providing specialized legal support for Syngenta Group's global M&A activities across group business units and geographies, while advising senior executives on complex legal matters and document interpretation.

Accountabilities:

• Act as transaction lawyer, together with outside counsel, in connection with Syngenta Group's global M&A activities.
• Advise on the structuring of complex M&A projects, prepare, review and negotiate the relevant transaction documents, and support the M&A team in the due diligence process.
• Work efficiently across different functions and collaborate with multiple stakeholders including Syngenta Group's Chinese shareholder.
• Drive Syngenta Group's business strategy while finding workable solutions with respect to FDI, antitrust, tax and other challenges.
• Over time also support other legal counsels in managing all legal aspects in connection with a broad range of bank financing and debt capital markets transactions in the European, Chinese and US markets.
• Advise on the internal governance requirements for M&A and corporate finance transactions and draft the relevant documents and resolutions for the respective governance bodies.
• Select and manage outside counsel.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues across different functions and teams located across the globe.

Syngenta Group, a global leader in agricultural technology and innovation, employs 60,000 people across more than 100 countries to transform agriculture through tailor-made solutions for farmers, society, and our planet. Our diverse portfolio encompasses seeds, crop protection, nutrition products, agronomic solutions, and digital services, all designed to help farmers produce healthy food, feed, fiber, and fuel while conserving natural resources and protecting the environment. Our mission is to address critical challenges such as climate change and food security through sustainable practices and cutting-edge solutions, while safeguarding the planet's resources.

Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Magazine and it has been awarded with the "Friendly Work Space" label to all its Swiss sites.

• Minimum of three years’ post qualification experience as a transaction lawyer gained in an international law firm or in-house at a multinational company. The ideal candidate has a strong focus on international M&A transactions and has already gained some experience in bank financing and debt capital markets transactions.
• The candidate had frequent exposure to and successfully handled complex legal problems in an international setup.
• Significant experience in international M&A transactions.
• Experience in bank and capital markets financing transactions is a plus.
• Experience in handling transactions related to China / representing Chinese corporations or investors and working experience in China is a plus.
• Strong project management, prioritization and execution skills.
• Ability to take ownership of discrete projects and be able to work without direct supervision.
• Capability to balance in-depth analysis and pragmatism on a case-by-case basis.
• Skill to find and present innovative and creative solutions.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, act in a professional manner.
• Highest standards of ethics and integrity and ability to always maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent English communication skills.

We offer a variety of financial and non-financial benefits including:

• We offer a position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment.
• A modern working environment with an open culture and diverse workforce where new ideas are always welcome.
• The opportunity to work with and learn from highly qualified and experienced employees and gain scientific and technical excellence.
• Learning culture (Together we Grow) and wide range of training options.
• You will benefit from a competitive pension fund plan, flexible working, attractive bonus system, onsite doctor, gym, canteen, and other benefits including family friendly initiatives, Child and Family allowances.

We kindly ask you to add your work certificate, diploma copies for a complete application and your CV in English language.

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.