Legal Counsel - Projects & Contracts (H/F)

TN France; La Madeleine; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading global company in plant-based ingredients is seeking a Junior Legal Counsel to join their Global Legal team in Lille. The role involves providing legal support for projects, managing contracts, and offering strategic advice. Ideal candidates will have strong negotiation skills, relevant legal experience, and a Master’s degree in Business Law. Join a diverse team committed to making a difference in the industry.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years in a relevant legal role.
• Knowledge of business and legal processes.

Responsabilités

• Provide legal support for large capex projects.
• Draft and manage contracts, coordinate legal teams.
• Offer strategic legal advice and manage disputes.

Connaissances

Negotiation

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Formation

Master 2 Business Law

MBA

M Sc. in a commercial field

Outils

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

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15.05.2025

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Job Description:

Roquette is a family-owned global leader in plant-based ingredients and a leading provider of pharmaceutical excipients.

Want to help us make a difference?
Using plant-based resources, we collaborate with our customers and partners to imagine and offer ingredients to better feed people and treat patients.
Each of our ingredients responds to unique and essential needs, and they enable healthier lifestyles.

To support our growth ambitions and sustainable projects, we are looking for our next Junior Legal Counsel – Projects & Contracts within the Global Legal team! This position is based in Lille.

Our teams

Roquette's legal department comprises over 60 members across 5 functions (Compliance / Corporate, Global Operations, M&A, IP, Regulatory) and 3 regions (EMEA, Americas, APAC).

As strategic business partners, the legal team provides advice on the Group’s activities, projects, and transactions, actively involved in upstream project design and commercial strategies, working closely with internal teams to deliver pragmatic support.

This role is based at the company's headquarters in Lille / La Madeleine, supporting the Head of Legal Global Operations.

The mission?

Provide legal support for large capex projects and initiatives, develop and implement processes for contract drafting, negotiation, and management, and coordinate between global and regional legal teams.

Offer strategic legal advice, manage contractual disputes, and draft a variety of agreements to allocate risks and responsibilities.

Support governance, policies, and best practices for purchasing activities and contract management within the group.

Manage external counsels and support large capex projects involving permitting, financing, and partnering.

Act as a champion within the Legal Global Operations team to improve efficiency and culture.

What will we love about you?

Strong contractual structuring and negotiation skills, team spirit, excellent interpersonal skills, and business acumen. Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural environment, with high professionalism, problem-solving skills, and organizational capabilities.

And also...

Education: Master 2 Business Law, preferably with an MBA or M Sc. in a commercial field.

Experience: 1 to 3 years in a relevant legal role.

Requirements: Knowledge of business and legal processes, proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, storytelling, and mind mapping tools, and full professional proficiency in English.

Business trips up to 20%.

If you identify with this role, please apply by uploading your resume. Let’s start the journey together!

Roquette promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of its work and values.