General Counsel France

JR France; Les Ulis; Sur place; EUR 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Une entreprise leader dans le secteur sidérurgique recherche un General Counsel en France pour diriger l'équipe juridique et fournir des conseils stratégiques à tous les niveaux de l'organisation. Ce rôle clé exige une expérience significative en droit commercial et une forte capacité de leadership dans un environnement dynamique et international.

Prestations

Environnement de travail dynamique et inclusif

Opportunités de croissance personnelle et professionnelle

Mise en avant de la durabilité et de l'innovation

Package de compensation compétitif

Qualifications

• 12–15 ans d'expérience en pratique juridique, incluant droit commercial, corporate, réglementaire et environnemental.
• Maîtrise du français et de l'anglais, compétence écrite et orale.
• Expérience dans un environnement industriel ou multinational est un atout.

Responsabilités

• Servir de conseiller juridique principal pour l'équipe de direction en France.
• Gérer l'équipe juridique locale, en promouvant la performance et la collaboration.
• Fournir des conseils juridiques stratégiques sur divers sujets, y compris les M&A et la conformité.

Connaissances

Leadership

Analyse

Négociation

Communication

Formation

Master’s degree in French Law

Description du poste

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ArcelorMittal is the world’s leading steel and mining company. At ArcelorMittal our goal is to help build a better world with smarter steels. Steels made using innovative processes, which are more efficient, use less energy and emit significantly less carbon. Steels that are cleaner, stronger and reusable. ArcelorMittal has the clear ambition to reduce its CO2 emissions intensity and to reach company-wide net-zero by 2050. With approximately 168,000 employees, located in over 60 countries, ArcelorMittal is more than just a company, we are a community. We are driven by an entrepreneurial spirt and a passion for excellence, never accepting that the limits of our material have been reached.

Do you want to be part of the steel company of the future? Do you want to be part of pioneering projects aimed at CO2 neutral steel production ? Do you want to play a crucial role in ArcelorMittal’s Group Legal and Compliance team ? Then you might be the person we are looking for. Read on quickly.

ArcelorMittal is looking for:

General Counsel France

We are seeking a dynamic, strategic, and business-minded General Counsel France to join our Legal & Compliance team. You will be the lead legal advisor for ArcelorMittal’s operations in France, managing a local legal team and ensuring effective legal and compliance support across all business functions.

This position offers significant responsibility, visibility, and the opportunity to influence key decisions at both local and international levels.

Location

Paris

Reporting to

Regional General Counsel Europe

Responsibilities

Specific accountabilities and responsibilities include:

• Serve as the principal legal advisor to the French leadership team and functions.
• Lead, coach, and manage the local legal team; drive a culture of high performance, collaboration, and accountability.
• Deliver strategic legal advice on commercial, regulatory, corporate, labor, and environmental matters.
• Oversee contract negotiation and management across procurement, sales, logistics, and distribution.
• Provide legal support for strategic initiatives including M&A, joint ventures, restructuring, and capital projects.
• Monitor and manage litigation, disputes, and investigations, coordinating external counsel where necessary.
• Ensure robust compliance with internal policies and external regulations (e.g., anti-corruption, data privacy, trade compliance).
• Develop and deliver training and awareness programs on legal and compliance issues.
• Build strong relationships with key external stakeholders including legal advisors and regulatory bodies.
• Partner with regional and global legal teams to ensure alignment with group-wide legal strategies and best practices.
• Actively contribute to global legal initiatives and continuous improvement programs

Profile Description

Experience:

• 12–15 years of experience in legal practice (law firm and/or in-house), including commercial, corporate, regulatory, and environmental law.
• Proven track record in managing complex legal projects and transactions.
• Experience in industrial or large multinational environments is a strong plus.

Education :

• Master’s degree in French Law (Bac +5).
• Fluent in French; proficient in English (spoken and written).
• Strong leadership, team development, and project management skills.
• Business-oriented mindset with the ability to provide pragmatic and solution-focused legal advice.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, international, and matrixed environment.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with strong organizational skills and a keen attention to detail.

Travel:

• The position will be located in Paris but you might have to travel from time to time in France (and occasionally abroad)

Our Offer:

• A strategic leadership role in the world’s leading steel and mining company
• A dynamic, inclusive, and forward-thinking work environment
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth within a global organization
• A strong emphasis on sustainability, innovation, and digital transformation
• Competitive compensation package
• The opportunity to work alongside highly skilled, passionate, and collaborative professionals