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Legal Counsel EMEA Jobs in Paris, Île-de-France, France at SSQ
Title: Legal Counsel EMEA
Company: SSQ
Location: Paris, Île-de-France, France
Our client is a global industrial manufacturer operating in more than 50 countries.
Reporting to the Chief Legal Counsel, this position will serve as a trusted legal advisor to the industry segments doing business in EMEA on a variety of legal matters, with a principal focus on reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements, supporting commercial strategies, assisting with disputes and litigation, as well as supporting the implementation of the Group Compliance program in Europe.
The successful candidate will have at least three (3) years of legal experience gained in a sophisticated law firm environment or a prominent in-house legal department, with experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex commercial agreements or advising on other transactional matters.
Missions :
• Preparing, reviewing, and negotiating (under the supervision of the CLC) a wide range of commercial contracts and related arrangements, including customer and supplier terms & conditions and supply agreements and non-disclosure agreements.
• With the assistance of the CLC, partnering collaboratively with a broad range of stakeholders and developing strong partnerships with operating leaders by providing excellent customer service and facilitating efficient resolution of legal questions.
• Assisting with disputes and litigation, as needed.
• Supporting the CLC with the implementation of the Compliance program in Europe, with a focus on competition law and data privacy.
• Providing legal counsel to operating leaders that effectively supports the business operations and growth and profit objectives while mitigating risk.
• Managing outside counsel as needed on specialized legal matters (including litigation in the EMEA region).
• Providing support on special projects and conducting relevant legal research (as needed), as requested by the CLC and/or operating leaders of applicable business segments.
Required Skills and Experience :
• Fully qualified lawyer.
• At least three (3) years of legal professional experience in a reputable law firm or prominent in-house legal department with profound experience in French civil law.
• Fluent in English and French.
• Solid interpersonal skills and values collaboration.
• Available for moderate travel within Europe and to the U.S. occasionally.
