6-month Fixed-Term Contract – Corporate Lawyer

Jobtailor; Issy-les-Moulineaux; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Jobtailor is seeking a corporate/M&A lawyer to structure and lead a range of transactions in France, including incorporations, restructurings, and mergers. You will draft key documents and manage governance for the Group's French entities, coordinating with external counsel as needed.

Requirements include 3–4 years in Corporate/M&A, advanced degree (Master 2 or DJCE), and full English proficiency. Responsibilities emphasize drafting agreements and providing pragmatic legal guidance to

Qualifications

• Master 2 or DJCE required; business school or IEP optional to complement qualification.
• 3–4 years of solid experience in Corporate/M&A in a law firm or in-house.
• Strong awareness of tax, finance and accounting matters.

Responsabilités

• Structure and lead corporate transactions including M&A, incorporations, restructurings, capital contributions, de-mergers, and mergers.
• Draft and negotiate intragroup documents such as share transfer agreements and service agreements.
• Ensure proper governance of the Group's French entities: organize board meetings, draft minutes, approve accounts and govern changes.
• Coordinate and supervise external counsel and local lawyers in routine transactions.
• Provide pragmatic corporate law advice to operational teams.
• Support monitoring of partnerships and joint ventures, including drafting and renegotiating put/call mechanisms.

Connaissances

English proficiency

Formation

Master 2 or DJCE

Business school or IEP (optional)

Description du poste

Responsibilities

• Structure and lead a variety of corporate transactions, routine or strategic, including in connection with M&A operations (incorporations, liquidations, restructurings, capital contributions, de-mergers, mergers);
• Draft and negotiate intragroup documentation, notably share transfer agreements and service agreements;
• Ensure proper governance of the Group's French entities: organize board of directors and general meetings, draft minutes and manage associated legal formalities (approval of accounts, governance changes, etc.);
• Coordinate and supervise external counsel and local lawyers in the context of routine transactions;
• Support operational teams by providing pragmatic corporate law advice;
• Contribute to the monitoring of the Group's partnerships and joint ventures, including put/call mechanisms, drafting associated documentation and renegotiating existing agreements…

Requirements

• Advanced legal education such as a Master 2 or DJCE, optionally complemented by a business school or an Institute of Political Studies (IEP).
• 3 to 4 years of solid experience within a Corporate/M&A team in a law firm or in‑house.
• Strong awareness of tax, finance and accounting matters.
• Full professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken, is essential.
• Rigorous and precise, you demonstrate autonomy, commitment, adaptability and excellent team spirit.
• Strong interpersonal skills and team orientation are essential, as is a good understanding of the Group's economic and strategic issues.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in corporate law, particularly in M&A transactions, with a strong ability to draft and negotiate legal documentation while ensuring compliance and governance for corporate entities. Proficient in providing legal advice and coordinating with external counsel to support operational and strategic objectives.