(Junior) Legal Counsel (m/f/d)

WELCOME TO BASF

We are BASF in Agriculture and everything we do, we do for the love of farming, and the biggest job on Earth. We are an internationally successful company of the BASF Group. Our solutions are purpose-designed for different crop systems. With teams in the lab, field, office and in production, we are connecting seeds and traits, crop protection products, digital tools and sustainability approaches, to help deliver the best possible outcomes for farmers, growers and our other stakeholders along the value chain.

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Here you can gain more insight into our Vision at BASF Agricultural Solutions!

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

As the Legal & Compliance unit, we are responsible for safeguarding the legal interests of the Agricultural Solutions (AP) business sector. We are responsible for providing independent and autonomous legal advice to the BASF Group’s Agricultural Solutions business sector on all legal matters, including the resolution of legal issues, and we ensure that the company and its employees act in accordance with the law and comply with regulations.

• In your new position, you provide comprehensive legal guidance to the Agricultural Solutions division and contribute sound legal assessments that support responsible decision-making.


• Together with your colleagues, you support legally compliant conduct across the organization and help employees understand and apply legal requirements in their day-to-day work.


• In close collaboration with internal and external partners, you contribute the legal perspective to exchanges with policymakers and public authorities and support the representation of shared interests.


• In addition, you design and deliver legal training that helps colleagues understand relevant requirements and confidently integrate them into their daily work.


• Last but not least, you draft and negotiate agreements with a variety of partners and collaborate with stakeholders to develop sustainable and legally sound solutions.


• Together with us, you enhance a company culture that values openness toward AI, encourages continuous learning and promotes responsible and human‑centered use of technology.

WHAT YOU OFFER

• completed Second German State Examination in Law or a comparable legal qualification with honors


• sound expertise in civil law and an interest in contributing this knowledge in an accessible and solution-oriented way


• good expertise in public law and an interest in collaborative work at the interface with policymakers and public authorities


• very good communication skills in German and English, ideally complemented by international experience


• appreciative and clear communication, empathy and a collaborative mindset, combined with a self-organized, responsible and learning-oriented approach


• proven digital and AI focus with the ability to leverage modern technologies and data-driven approaches to enhance efficiency and quality

WHAT WE OFFER

• A dynamic work environment that empowers you to contribute your ideas, take ownership, and assume responsibility. 


• A strong focus on continuous learning, modern technologies, and the responsible use of artificial intelligence, enabling us to work in a future‑oriented, efficient, and sustainable way while actively driving innovation. 


• Inspiring networks for the development and implementation of your ideas (e.g. Women in Business). 


• Learning opportunities for your professional and personal development. 


• Career paths as professional development into other roles within the company. 


• We actively support with childcare (e.g. company daycare, holiday programmes) and provide a fitness and health studio as well as a medical center with numerous offers for your health. 


• We offer sustainable mobility benefits - a discounted Deutschlandticket for regional public transport, a job‑bike leasing program, and on‑site e‑charging stations for private electric vehicles to make your commute affordable, healthy, and climate‑friendly.

HOW TO REACH US

• Lennart Boudgoust (Talent Acquisition), [email protected], Tel.:+49 30 2005-56521 will be happy to answer your questions for this position.


• You can also reach our recruiting team here


• First information about our application process can be found here

ABOUT US

BASF Agricultural Solutions Deutschland GmbH is a reliable partner to the agricultural sector, offering innovative and sustainable solutions tailored to a wide range of crop systems. With the Agricultural Center in Limburgerhof, near the BASF Group headquarters in Ludwigshafen, you’ll find an attractive environment for both your professional life and your leisure time in the Rhine‑Neckar metropolitan region. You can learn more about the Agricultural Center in Limburgerhof here.

Find out more about our Agricultural Solutions team here

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