Flexis - Legal Counsel – Commercial Contracts - CDI

Flexis; Lyon; Sur place; EUR 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A dynamic logistics company in Lyon is seeking a Legal Counsel for commercial contracts. This role involves preparing, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of contracts with domestic and international partners. The ideal candidate is results-oriented, holds a French Law Degree, and has a minimum of four years of relevant experience. The position offers a collaborative culture and opportunities for career development and growth within a fast-paced start-up environment.

Prestations

Career development opportunities

Inclusive company culture

Opportunity to make a significant impact

Qualifications

• Minimum four years relevant experience in either a law firm or industrial sector.
• Fluent in both French and English.
• Ability to deliver high-quality work under deadlines.

Responsabilités

• Prepare, review and negotiate contracts with domestic and international partners.
• Provide guidance on regulatory developments and lead resolution strategies.
• Ensure claims and disputes are handled cost-effectively.

Connaissances

Communication

Legal advisory

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Formation

French Law Degree

Description du poste

Job Description

The “Legal Counsel – commercial contracts” will prepare, review and negotiate both simple and complex contracts with domestic and international partners, such as Non-disclosure Agreements, Partnerships with our shareholders, Purchasing, Digital Services, Supply and After Sales Agreements, and other types of contractual documents. Moreover, the Legal Counsel will :

• Provide guidance and direction with respect to regulatory developments; establish resolution strategies and lead, oversee or personally execute on such strategies in cooperation with different stakeholders;
• Act as a business partner vis a vis peers and management both within the legal function and other areas of the Company, providing legal advice and support, anticipating and managing legal risks associated with the business strategy and operations.
• Ensure claims and disputes are handled in such a way that minimizes risks and is cost effective.
• Provide internal training on legal and compliance issues;
• Ensure monitoring and contract governance activities;

Reporting lines and interactions :

• Reports hierarchically to Head of Legal, and functionally to the Legal Contract Manager
• Internal key interactions : All functions / departments
• External key interactions : Clients, partners, suppliers, external law firms.

Qualifications

Your profile :

• French Law Degree (possibly completed abroad);
• Minimum four (4) years relevant experience in either a law firm or in a company of the industrial sector. Experience in Automotive industry is a plus;
• Ability to communicate complex issues both verbally and in writing; able to liaise and influence at all levels and across different areas of business;
• Results orientated and pragmatic approach, with the ability to see the broader picture; autonomous in day-to-day tasks; "business" and strategic mindset and highly skilled at finding resolution to and drafting to minimize risk while forward business goals;
• Fluent in both French and English.
• Act as a real team player, promoting collaboration and support;
• Ability to deliver high-quality work under deadlines;
• Ability to multitaskand to organize;
• Eager to learn & share;

Additional Information

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-growing start-up environment.
• Career development and growth opportunities.
• Collaborative and inclusive company culture.
• The chance to make a significant impact on the future of urban logistics and sustainability.

You’re a driven and results-oriented individual with a passion for the customer satisfaction and service quality?

You’d like the entrepreneurial challenge of setting up a new customer experience from a blank canvas?