Legal & Regulatory Affairs Specialist

The Regulatory Affairs & Legal Specialist plays a crucial role in supporting the Compliance and Regulatory functions of IPRA. The position is responsible for managing regulatory documentation and accompanying the development of Kemin Nutrisurance.

We Are Kemin  

We are visionaries who see things differently and are inspired by the world around us.   

We have been dedicated to using applied science to improve the quality of life for over half a century.    

We are a global ingredient manufacturer that strives to sustainably transform the quality of life every day for 80 percent of the world with its products and services.   

For over half a century, Kemin has been dedicated to using applied science to address industry challenges and offer product solutions to customers in more than 120 countries. Kemin provides ingredients to feed a growing population with its commitment to the quality, safety and efficacy of food, feed and health-related products to customers around the world.    

Established in 1961, Kemin is a privately held, family-owned-and-operated company with more than 3,100 global employees and operations in 90 countries, including manufacturing facilities in Belgium, Brazil, China, India, Italy, Russia, San Marino, Singapore, South Africa and the United States. 

• Contracts, NDAs, Terms and Conditions: Drafting and reviewing legal documents, including contracts, NDAs, and terms and conditions. Collaborating with legal teams or advisors to ensure compliance with local and international contract laws. Negotiating contract terms with partners, clients, or suppliers to align with organizational goals.
• Customs Procedures and HS Codes Operation: Preparing and submitting customs declarations, ensuring compliance with international trade regulations. Classifying goods accurately according to HS codes to avoid delays or penalties. Monitoring changes in customs regulations and updating operational processes accordingly.
• Sanctions framework monitoring: monitoring and interpreting sanctions regulations related to trade restrictions, e.g., on Russia. Advising on the compliance requirements for transactions or business activities impacted by sanctions. Implementing and enforcing policies to ensure organizational adherence to relevant regulatory schemes.
• Documentation Management: cooperate with IPRA team on ERP tasks and IPRA documentation (e.g., blue sheets, labels, certificates, specifications)
• Project Coordination: Handles multiple projects to support IPRA functions.
• Documentation Publishing: reviews Permission-To-Publish product-related documentation.
• Customer Interaction: Responds to customer inquiries or delegates them appropriately; manages customer requests and assessments.
• Regulatory and Legal Support: Addresses regulatory and legal matters, supports compliance with EU/national laws, and conducts researches on new regulations.
• Legalization and Registration: Assists with document legalization and dossier preparation for product registrations.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree Law, Economics or a related field.

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Regulatory affairs, Legal, or a similar role, in the food, chemical, pharmaceutical, or manufacturing industries.

Skills and Competencies:

• Contracts, NDAs, Terms and Conditions: Experience in contract law, analytical skills to assess and mitigate contractual risks.
• Customs Procedures and HS Codes Operation: Knowledge of international trade regulations and customs procedures, ability to classify goods according to Harmonized System (HS) codes, experience in customs matters to facilitate timely customs clearance in case of problems.
• Import-Export legal implications.
• Advanced in English is a must.
• Specialized courses in customs and commercial duties and in sustainability are considered a plus
• Must be able to understand regulatory requirements and relevant government regulations for the business unit product portfolio.
• Must be able to draft certain elements of a product or dossier registration under direct supervision.

Place of work: Veronella (VR)

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