Legal Officer

Job Posting: Legal Officer

CKC Machinehandel Surmac N.V. or Surmac is the authorized Caterpillar dealer in Suriname established in 1957. In addition, Surmac is also a dealer of other brands. We are proud of having achieved more than 65 years of supplying the most important development sectors of Suriname; mining, power generation, forestry, agriculture, building & construction.

Surmac Guyane is also an authorized Caterpillar Dealer and has its operations since January 2016. Surmac supports Surmac Guyane.

We keep our workplaces safe and care for the environment and community in which we operate and aim to achieve the highest customer satisfaction by providing customized solutions in helping our customers achieve their goals.

For our Legal Department, we are looking for a:

LEGAL OFFICER

Description

The Legal Officer is responsible for working together with the Legal Manager on a variety of legal matters regarding CKC Machinehandel Surmac N.V. (the Company), including legal support to the various departments of the Company, analyzing legal issues, provide legal advice, draft and process legal documents, and protect the company’s interests, including risk and compliance.

Job Duties/ Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

· Handle and address legal advice requests on various legal topics and matters received from different company departments, ensuring coordination with the Legal Manager;

· Report to the Legal Manager on execution and progress in the handling of assigned legal matters;

· Support with drafting and review of contracts and other legal documents;

· Conduct legal research and provide legal advice on assigned topics;

· Provide clarification on legal language, issues or specifications to everyone in the organization upon request;

· Maintain current knowledge of changes in legislation;

· Support with monitoring of applicable laws and regulations, including legal permits and licenses of the Company;

· Support with monitoring of applicable laws and regulations, including legal permits and licenses of the Company;

· Support with monitoring of compliance by the Company to applicable laws and regulations;

· Research and evaluate assigned risk and liability factors regarding the Company’s business;

· Review files and legal documents in relation to legal proceedings of the Company, and provide support with lawsuits in which the Company is involved;

· Represent the Company with judicial authorities, other authorities, and governmental departments on legal issues regarding the Company;

· Support with or participate in communication with external parties (attorneys, regulators, external counsel, public authority etc.).

Education and/or Experience

· Bachelor's degree or University degree in Surinamese or Dutch Law with a minimum of five (5) years legal experience as a legal counsel or corporate legal counsel or practicing law in Suriname.

· Must be familiar with working in the corporate business environment or the legal profession.

· Ability to cope with workload of a busy corporate environment

· Experienced in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

· Knowledge of corporate and/or contract and/or mining law is an advantage.

· Knowledge of and/or experience with litigation is an advantage.

Reporting structure

The Legal Officer reports to Legal Manager.

Work Schedule

· The base work location is at Surmac Wanica and the working hours are from 7.30 - 16.15.

· Availability required for work at the various Surmac locations.

· Availability outside standard working hours, if required.

Offer

SURMAC offers a well-paid job added with a competitive benefit- and rewards package. We also offer a learning workplace with a professional business culture in which our employee will be able to innovate day-by-day learning from excellent resources available, leading to a satisfied employee experience every day.

Submitting of your application

Email your motivation letter together with your curriculum vitae before February 3, 2025 to the HR&D Department at

Job Posting: Legal Officer

CKC Machinehandel Surmac N.V. or Surmac is the authorized Caterpillar dealer in Suriname established in 1957. In addition, Surmac is also a dealer of other brands. We are proud of having achieved more than 65 years of supplying the most important development sectors of Suriname; mining, power generation, forestry, agriculture, building & construction.

Surmac Guyane is also an authorized Caterpillar Dealer and has its operations since January 2016. Surmac supports Surmac Guyane.

We keep our workplaces safe and care for the environment and community in which we operate and aim to achieve the highest customer satisfaction by providing customized solutions in helping our customers achieve their goals.

For our Legal Department, we are looking for a:

LEGAL OFFICER

Description

The Legal Officer is responsible for working together with the Legal Manager on a variety of legal matters regarding CKC Machinehandel Surmac N.V. (the Company), including legal support to the various departments of the Company, analyzing legal issues, provide legal advice, draft and process legal documents, and protect the company’s interests, including risk and compliance.

Job Duties/ Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

· Handle and address legal advice requests on various legal topics and matters received from different company departments, ensuring coordination with the Legal Manager;

· Report to the Legal Manager on execution and progress in the handling of assigned legal matters;

· Support with drafting and review of contracts and other legal documents;

· Conduct legal research and provide legal advice on assigned topics;

· Provide clarification on legal language, issues or specifications to everyone in the organization upon request;

· Maintain current knowledge of changes in legislation;

· Support with monitoring of applicable laws and regulations, including legal permits and licenses of the Company;

· Support with monitoring of applicable laws and regulations, including legal permits and licenses of the Company;

· Support with monitoring of compliance by the Company to applicable laws and regulations;

· Research and evaluate assigned risk and liability factors regarding the Company’s business;

· Review files and legal documents in relation to legal proceedings of the Company, and provide support with lawsuits in which the Company is involved;

· Represent the Company with judicial authorities, other authorities, and governmental departments on legal issues regarding the Company;

· Support with or participate in communication with external parties (attorneys, regulators, external counsel, public authority etc.).

Education and/or Experience

· Bachelor's degree or University degree in Surinamese or Dutch Law with a minimum of five (5) years legal experience as a legal counsel or corporate legal counsel or practicing law in Suriname.

· Must be familiar with working in the corporate business environment or the legal profession.

· Ability to cope with workload of a busy corporate environment

· Experienced in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

· Knowledge of corporate and/or contract and/or mining law is an advantage.

· Knowledge of and/or experience with litigation is an advantage.

Reporting structure

The Legal Officer reports to Legal Manager.

Work Schedule

· The base work location is at Surmac Wanica and the working hours are from 7.30 - 16.15.

· Availability required for work at the various Surmac locations.

· Availability outside standard working hours, if required.

Offer

SURMAC offers a well-paid job added with a competitive benefit- and rewards package. We also offer a learning workplace with a professional business culture in which our employee will be able to innovate day-by-day learning from excellent resources available, leading to a satisfied employee experience every day.

Submitting of your application

Email your motivation letter together with your curriculum vitae before February 3, 2025 to the HR&D Department at recruiting@surmaccat.sr