Corporate Legal Counsel (M / W / NB)

Banijay Entertainment; Paris; Sur place; EUR 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading content production company in Paris seeks a Legal Counsel – Corporate to manage corporate housekeeping for around 25 entities. The ideal candidate has a Master's degree in Law, fluency in English and French, and 3-5 years' experience in corporate law. Responsibilities include overseeing financial statement filings, managing shareholder matters, and ensuring compliance with French corporate law. This role offers the chance to be part of a world-class legal team in a dynamic environment.

Prestations

Dynamic and international environment

Collaborative entrepreneurial environment

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional experience in corporate law, preferably in an international group or law firm.
• Solid knowledge of French corporate law and company secretarial requirements.

Responsabilités

• Manage corporate housekeeping of around 25 French entities.
• Oversee the approval and filing of annual financial statements.
• Prepare management reports related to annual accounts.
• Coordinate with external counsel and internal stakeholders.
• Manage shareholder-related matters, including share plans.
• Maintain accurate statutory records and ensure compliance.

Connaissances

Fluent in English and French

Strong drafting skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Coordination skills

Ability to manage multiple entities

Formation

Master’s degree in Law

Description du poste

Banijay Entertainment is the largest independent content producer and distributor, home to over 130 production companies across 25 territories, with a multi‑genre catalogue boasting over 220,000 hours of original programming.

Banijay Entertainment is a collective of creative entrepreneurs. The group represents some of the biggest global brands, including Survivor, Big Brother, Peaky Blinders, Temptation Island, MasterChef, Wallander, Rogue Heroes, Mr Bean, The Wall, Hunted, and Black Mirror, among others. By imagining and delivering high‑quality multi‑genre IP that was born locally and travels globally, the business offers the best stories told in the best way.

We are built on independence, creative freedom, entrepreneurialism, and commercial acumen.

The Team

The Central Legal team is a diverse and international team of 15 enthusiastic lawyers with M&A, IP, compliance, financing and corporate backgrounds.

As part of the Central Legal Team, the Corporate Legal team is a hands‑on team supporting a wide range of corporate matters across the world which focuses on providing robust business‑oriented advice and support on global legal matters. Essential business partners, they support central management, central teams and local teams within the Banijay footprint.

What we are looking for

For the Corporate Legal team, based in Paris, we are looking for an enthusiastic Legal Counsel – Corporate with a strong corporate legal background and a flexible, innovative, open‑minded, business‑oriented and friendly approach. You will have the unique opportunity to be part of a world‑class legal team which consists of the Manager Legal Corporate, a Legal Counsel, a junior Legal Counsel (based in Amsterdam) and a Paralegal (based in Paris).

What we offer

We offer meaningful work in a dynamic and international environment with highly‑skilled and agile teams who are passionate about what they do. We strive for diversity and inclusion. We nourish a collaborative entrepreneurial environment, giving everyone room to develop, flourish and reach their potential.

Your responsibilities

• Manage the corporate housekeeping of around 25 French entities (including holding companies), ensuring full compliance with French corporate requirements which includes in particular :
• Oversee the approval and filing of annual financial statements, including coordination of shareholder meetings and preparation of related documentation (resolutions, minutes, etc.).
• Prepare management reports in connection with annual accounts and other statutory filings.
• Coordinate with external counsel and internal stakeholders
• ensure timely completion of corporate formalities
• Manage shareholder‑related matters, including share plans, warrants, and capital changes
• Maintain accurate statutory records and ensure all registers, delegations of authority, and filings are kept up to date.
• Maintain and update intragroup and corporate agreements and assist with renewals or terminations in collaboration with finance teams.
• Prepare and renew delegations of authority for group executives, ensuring consistency and compliance with internal policies.
• Support group‑wide corporate (governance) projects, including reorganizations (merger, spin‑off, capital increase or reduction, assets transfer or contribution..), data collection, and internal reporting.
• Contribute to the maintenance of group databases and data rooms with accurate corporate information.
• Support the integration of newly acquired entities into the group’s corporate structure and governance framework.
• Act as the group contact point for several territories, ensuring group policy compliance and provide support on governance and corporate matters.

Your profile

• Master’s degree in Law and qualification to practice under French company law.
• 3–5 years of professional experience in corporate law, preferably in an international group or law firm.
• Solid knowledge of French corporate law and company secretarial requirements.
• Strong drafting, organizational, and coordination skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple entities and priorities independently.
• Fluent in English and French, both written and spoken.
• A curious mindset with international focus.
• Eager to learn in a dynamic environment.
• Positive team player & self‑motivated to work independently, seeking direction and guidance as appropriate.
• Regular travel between Amsterdam HQ and Paris HQ may be required.