International contract counsel H/F

Vallourec; Meudon; Hybrid; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Profit-sharing

Annual salary review

Company savings plan with matching

Remote working options

Hotel/restaurant facilities

Zusammenfassung

Vallourec, a global leader in premium steel tubular solutions for energy and demanding industrial applications, seeks an International Contracts Counsel to manage complex international contracts and risk in a truly multinational setting.

Reporting to the Group Legal Department, you will advise operational and commercial teams, draft and negotiate tenders and projects, and coordinate with regional teams across EH, SA, NA, and other regions to harmonize contracting practices.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 8 years of experience in an international in‑house legal position.
• Strong expertise in international commercial contracts.
• Analytical mindset with business‑oriented negotiation skills.

Aufgaben

• Provide legal support to product and service lines and advise on international projects.
• Draft and negotiate contracts (tenders and complex projects).
• Review tender documents and contractual frameworks; prepare deviation requests.
• Manage claims, pre‑litigation and litigation matters in coordination with stakeholders and external counsel.
• Train and raise awareness on contract risks with sales and operations teams.

Kenntnisse

International contracts

Common Law & Civil Law

Negotiation skills

Analytical mindset

Multicultural environment

Ausbildung

LLM in International Business Law

Jobbeschreibung

Who Are We?

A global leader in its markets, Vallourec provides premium steel tubular solutions for the energy sectors and other highly demanding applications: from extreme-condition oil and gas wells to next-generation power plants, bold architectural projects, and ultra-high-performance mechanical equipment. In numbers, Vallourec is a French industrial group founded in 1890, currently listed on the SBF120, with 1 3 ,000 employees and a revenue of €5 billion. Operating in 20 countries, the Group is present on all continents. Vallourec also represents 40 production units, 380 researchers and technicians, 3 research and development centers , and more than € 36 million invested annually in R&D. Lastly, leveraging its extensive experience in the energy sector, Vallourec is preparing for the future by developing a comprehensive portfolio of solutions addressing the needs of the energy transition: carbon capture, hydrogen storage, geothermal energy, and more.

Job description:

Reporting to the Group Legal Department, the international legal counsel operates in a highly international and industrial environment. The Group has a strong global footprint across North and South America, the Middle East, Asia and Europe. The scope of the position is truly international, involving complex projects and frequent interactions with regional legal teams and corporate functions. To support the sustainable growth of the Group’s activities by ensuring sound legal risk management throughout the entire contract lifecycle:

• pre‑contractual phases,
• contract negotiation and execution,
• claims, pre‑litigation and litigation stages.

The role is positioned as a business partner to operational, commercial and support teams.

Mission and responsibilities:

Within the assigned scope, the International Contracts Counsel will be responsible for:

• Legal support to product and service lines
• Advising operational and commercial teams on international projects and contracts.
• Identifying legal risks and proposing pragmatic, business‑oriented solutions.
• Drafting and negotiating contracts (Tenders and complex projects)
• Reviewing tender documents and contractual frameworks.
• Preparing, coordinating and following up on contract deviation requests.
• Participating in related negotiations.
• Claims and dispute management
• Managing claims, pre‑litigation and litigation matters in coordination with internal stakeholders and external counsel.
• Participation in crisis management task forces when required.
• International coordination
• Close interaction with regional legal teams in EH (Middle East, Northern & Southern Asia), SA (South America) and NA (North America).
• Contributing to the consistency and harmonization of contractual practices across the Group.
• Group governance & procedures
• Contributing to the drafting and updating of Group legal procedures.
• Ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures.
• Training & awareness
• Delivering ongoing training sessions to sales and operational teams on contractual and legal risks related to projects.
• Reporting & cross‑functional cooperation
• Regular reporting to management.
• Working closely with key corporate functions (finance, trade finance, procurement, compliance, audit, insurance, IP, etc.).

What you can expect:

• Strong international exposure
• High level of autonomy and responsibility
• Diverse and technically challenging contracts
• Project‑driven industrial environment
• Opportunities to contribute to transversal initiatives (Legal Ops, digitalization, AI tools, etc.)

Background and skills expected :

• Minimum 8 years of experience in an international in ‑ house legal position, ideally in industrial, oil & gas / oil services, or construction sectors.
• Strong expertise in international commercial contracts.
• Solid knowledge of both Common Law and Civil Law systems.
• Postgraduate degree in International Business Law or equivalent (LLM, Master’s degree).
• Analytical mindset and strong legal judgment
• Business ‑ oriented approach and negotiation skills
• Comfortable working in a multicultural environment
• Autonomous, proactive and team ‑ oriented

Why Join Us?

Depending on your location, you may enjoy a range of benefits tailored to your region.

• A comprehensive package (profit-sharing, annual salary review, company savings plan with matching contributions, performance-based bonuses).
• Access to a works council (vacation vouchers, sports and cultural subscriptions, etc.).
• Work‑life balance respected (remote working, additional leave days, etc.).
• A pleasant working environment (corporate restaurant, proximity to public transportation, parking facilities, bright premises).
• An international environment (multicultural teams, global projects, collaborative opportunities).
• A strong culture of mobility (international, vertical, horizontal).
• A personalized career development path (annual People Review, Vallourec University, two days of training per year).

And, of course, all legal benefits: reimbursement of 50% of public transportation subscriptions, RTT (reduction of working time), access to a corporate health insurance plan, etc.

Vallourec's Commitments:

• Safety: It is the Group's top priority. Vallourec ensures that each of its employees and subcontractors understands and complies with the rigorous safety standards required for all its activities.
• Diversity: Through our “We are Vallourec” program, the Group is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with a particular focus on gender, cultural, generational, and disability representation . We firmly believe that this is a strength and relies on collective engagement while fostering individual fulfillment .
• Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Principles: They are at the heart of our values. Vallourec systematically integrates the highest standards in terms of safety, quality, social responsibility, and environmental responsibility into its strategy.
• Decarbonization: The Group is investing heavily in its industrial facilities to continue reducing its carbon footprint. We have already exceeded our 2025 target, which was validated by SBTI. We aim for an even more ambitious goal: reducing our carbon emissions by 35% by 2035. We pay close attention to the CO2 content of our products.