Flexis - Legal Counsel – Commercial Contracts - CDI

Flexis

Lyon

On-site

EUR 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Collaborative company culture

Job summary

An emerging logistics company based in Lyon is seeking a Legal Counsel for Commercial Contracts. The ideal candidate will prepare and negotiate contracts, provide legal counsel across business functions, and manage compliance issues. Applicants should have a French Law Degree, at least four years of experience in law, fluency in both French and English, and a collaborative spirit. This role offers the chance to shape the legal landscape of a fast-growing startup committed to urban logistics sustainability.

Qualifications

Minimum four years relevant experience in a law firm or industrial company.
Experience in the automotive industry is a plus.
Ability to communicate complex issues clearly.
Results-oriented and strategic mindset.
Ability to deliver high-quality work under deadlines.

Responsibilities

Prepare, review, and negotiate contracts.
Provide legal advice and support to business functions.
Handle claims and disputes effectively.
Conduct internal training on legal issues.
Monitor contract governance activities.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Fluent in French

Fluent in English

Legal compliance

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

French Law Degree

Job description

Flexis - Legal Counsel – Commercial Contracts - CDI

Flexis is a new innovative company born from the alliance between Renault Groupe, Volvo Group and CMA CGM. We aim to revolutionize urban logistics with a new generation of 100% electric vans and tailored B2B solutions to support key players in the booming last mile delivery future. We are a team of diverse peers looking to create a future company which will grow to 150+ collaborators over the next six months. We aim to make this project raising significant investments and reach rapidly a significant size with sales in excess of 2B n. We are thinking big and fast. We will operate at the junction between electric vehicles and the digital world. Being part of the team will offer you a strong opportunity to work on a Joint Venture creation and bring your passion, experience, startup mindset to move forward with a more sustainable environment. Setting up the Legal Department of the Company, our Head of Legal is hiring a “Legal counsel – Commercial Contracts”.

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 minimises 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

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 oriented 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 minimise risk while advancing 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 multitask and to organise;
Eager to learn & share.

Additional Information

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.

Seniority Level