Paralegal

Wilmar Europe in Rotterdam is a fast growing and international processor and trader in the plant based oleochemicals industry. We are a strong proponent of sustainable growth and are strongly committed to corporate social responsibility and are a pioneer in that field in our industry.

Wilmar Europe’s head office where the trade and commercial activities for Europe are handled, is located at Delftseplein next to the Central Station in Rotterdam.

Due to the expansion of our activities, we are currently looking for a self-starting and hands-on: Paralegal (Part-time 24 hours)

The purpose of the role is to provide administrative support to the legal department on a broad range of day-to-day legal matters. This part-time role is a great opportunity for the right person to develop a wide range of legal skills and experience. This position is based at our head office in Rotterdam and reports to the Legal Counsel.

Main responsibilities:

• Manage company information, including lists of directorships, authorizations, biodata, structure charts, registrations with the Chamber of Commerce
• Draft/read/correct standard legal documents
• Assist in all matters of corporate housekeeping and general compliance
• Respond to information requests from third parties (banks and authorities, including KYC)
• Manage/request e-Herkenning
• Monitor and ensure contracts are signed by relevant parties
• Coordinate and track (legal) deadlines
• General recordkeeping for corporate legal matters, maintenance of physical and digital archives
• Manage insurance contracts and any reporting to the respective authorities which requires a standardised approach
• Assist in other administrative tasks as and when needed

We are looking for a candidate with:

• MBO/HBO Paralegal qualification (Bachelor of Law preferred)
• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant work experience
• Speaking/reading/writing fluent English and Dutch
• Good knowledge of MS Office
• Excellent research, written and verbal communication skills
• Self-directed, diligent, and motivated
• Strong organisational skills with positive professional demeanour
• Flexibility and attention to detail are essential

More about Wilmar Europe
Wilmar Europe in Rotterdam and Wilmar Oleochemicals in Rozenburg (Botlek-Rotterdam) together form the Wilmar Europe organization, which in turn is part of Wilmar International. Wilmar International is founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Singapore. Today, Wilmar is a world leader in processing, trading and merchandising oilseeds, edible oils and sugars, specialty fats and oleochemicals, biodiesel and grain. It has more than 500 factories and an extensive distribution network in China, India, Indonesia and some 50 other countries on all continents. Wilmar is a strong proponent of sustainable growth and is strongly committed to corporate social responsibility and is a pioneer in that field in her industry.

Wilmar Europe’s head office where the trade and commercial activities for Europe are handled, is based in Rotterdam. In addition, Wilmar Europe has offices in Germany, France, Spain and Italy and joint ventures in Italy, Poland, Switzerland, Ukraine and the United Kingdom.

Quality, service and reliability are the cornerstones to Wilmar’s reputation as an international processor and trader in the edible oils and oleochemicals industry.For further information about Wilmar visit our international website wilmar-international.com

We offer you:
A dynamic and a Rotterdam based job within an inspiring team with the opportunity to bring up your ideas. Taking responsibilities and personal development is self-evident within our company. Wilmar Europe offers an attractive salary and benefits package:

• 30 holidays per year
• A 13th month
• Pension scheme paid in full by Wilmar
• Participation in the employer’s collective fitness scheme and health insurance
• Various other insurances paid for by Wilmar
• Work from home possibilities

If you wish to be considered for this position, please submit your application online with your curriculum vitae (in English)