Legal Business Partner

h3bHe aha te mahi? What's the role? /b /h3 /brpBased in Antwerp, the Legal Business Partner provides strategic, practical and commercially focused legal advice to an assigned business or regional portfolio. Partnering with leaders and teams, the role supports the delivery of Zespri’s strategy through sound decision-making, legal and regulatory compliance, ethical conduct and effective risk management. /p /brpAs part of a global Legal Business Partnering team, the role delivers consistent, efficient and value-adding legal support across Zespri. By developing a deep understanding of the portfolio, the Legal Business Partner anticipates legal risks and opportunities and translates complex legal issues into clear, actionable business solutions. /p /brh3bKey Accountabilities /b /h3 /brh3bLegal Business Partnering /b /h3 /brul /brliDevelop a strong understanding of the assigned portfolio, its strategic objectives, operating environment and links to the broader business. /li /brliProvide timely, practical and commercially focused legal advice that enables business outcomes within legal, ethical and risk parameters. /li /brliIdentify legal and commercial considerations, communicate options and trade-offs, and support informed decision-making. /li /brliAct as a trusted adviser to stakeholders, anticipating needs and escalating significant or complex matters when required. /li /br /ul /brh3bStrategic Initiatives and Commercial Delivery /b /h3 /brul /brliAct as legal lead or advisor on strategic initiatives, projects, transactions and business change relevant to the assigned portfolio. /li /brliIdentify legal requirements and risks across current and future operating models and manage related legal workstreams. /li /brliAdvise on contracts, commercial arrangements and other legal matters, engaging specialists where necessary. /li /brliImprove legal service delivery through standardised frameworks, tools and guidance, while building legal capability across the business. /li /br /ul /brh3bRisk, Disputes and Compliance /b /h3 /brul /brliProactively monitor emerging legal, regulatory and industry developments impacting the portfolio or business. /li /brliPartner with stakeholders to assess and mitigate legal risks in line with strategic objectives and risk appetite. /li /brliSupport disputes, litigation, investigations and other contentious matters, balancing legal, commercial, financial and reputational considerations. /li /brliPromote ethical conduct, effective governance, compliance and sound risk management. /li /br /ul /brh3bGovernance, Regulatory and External Relationships /b /h3 /brul /brliSupport governance, entity management and corporate secretarial requirements in partnership with relevant teams. /li /brliAssist engagement with regulators, government bodies and external stakeholders. /li /brliManage external legal advisers to ensure quality, value and effective delivery. /li /brliBuild strong relationships across Legal, Risk, Compliance and business teams. /li /br /ul /brh3bCollective Accountability and Behaviours /b /h3 /brul /brliContribute positively to the Legal and wider Risk, Assurance Legal functions. /li /brliCollaborate across teams and regions to deliver consistent outcomes. /li /brliMaintain confidentiality and demonstrate integrity, professionalism and sound judgement. /li /brliRole model company values, customer focus, high performance and constructive challenge. /li /br /ul /brh3bKo wai koe? Who are you? /b /h3 /brpWe're looking for a team player with 7 years experience in post-qualification legal experience, and strong commercial legal expertise across areas such as corporate, commercial contracts, intellectual property, international trade, regulatory matters and dispute resolution. You will also fulfill the following: /p /brh3bQualifications Experience /b /h3 /brul /brliLaw degree and current practising certificate (or eligibility to obtain one). /li /brliIn-house experience within a global or multinational organisation preferred, ideally in FMCG, agribusiness, the primary sector or other consumer-focused industries. /li /brliExperience working across jurisdictions, cultures and complex stakeholder environments is advantageous. /li /br /ul /brh3bSkills Attributes /b /h3 /brul /brliAbility to analyse complex or ambiguous issues and translate them into practical business solutions. /li /brliProven ability to influence and collaborate with diverse internal and external stakeholders. /li /brliStrong judgement, with confidence to provide constructive challenge while maintaining trusted relationships. /li /brliExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor advice to different audiences. /li /brliAbility to manage competing priorities, work independently and deliver high-quality outcomes within deadlines. /li /brliCommitment to continuous improvement and delivering efficient, value-adding legal services. /li /brliHigh integrity and discretion in handling confidential