Legal Counsel

久塁乓; Courbevoie; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

An established industry player in cable solutions is on the lookout for a skilled Legal Counsel to join their dynamic legal team. In this pivotal role, you will support the sales and tendering teams by drafting and negotiating a variety of contracts, ensuring compliance with internal guidelines while managing risks effectively. Your expertise will also extend to providing legal advice on contract execution and supporting project company establishments. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess excellent communication skills, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a significant impact in a global organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as in-house counsel or in law firms.
• Strong knowledge of Common Law and contract negotiation.

Responsabilités

• Draft and negotiate various commercial contracts and agreements.
• Provide legal advice on contract execution and compliance matters.

Connaissances

Contract Negotiation

Legal Compliance

Risk Management

Cross-Border Project Management

English Communication

Formation

Postgraduate Degree in Business Law

Description du poste

One of the world-wide leading turnkey cable suppliers seeks a Legal Counsel to join our legal team at Nexans and help electrify the future.

Responsibilities :

• Support PWR-T Sales & Tendering team by drafting, reviewing, commenting on, and negotiating a wide range of contracts (letters of intent, MOU, preferred supplier agreements, partnership agreements, EPCI contracts, O&M agreements) to manage risks and ensure compliance with internal guidelines. Also, draft and negotiate consortium and subcontracts.
• Participate in the final review of all contractual and commercial documents prior to contract signing.
• Assist in the hand-over to the Project team for execution.
• Provide legal advice to the PWR-T Contract Management and Project Execution teams on contract execution matters, including warranties, financial securities, claims, and litigations.
• Support the incorporation and establishment of project companies and affiliates.
• Monitor disputes and litigation related to the project portfolio.
• Assist the PWR-T Purchasing Department with the negotiation of complex subcontracts and strategic procurements.
• Support PWR-T R&D activities by drafting and negotiating collaboration and development agreements.
• Promote best practices and legal culture, advising internal clients on legal issues, risks, agreement structures, and company policies.
• Create and update agreement templates and policies.
• Implement and monitor compliance policies (anti-bribery, conflict of interest, ethics, competition, anti-trust, GDPR) in collaboration with the Group Compliance Officer.
• Conduct internal training on compliance and risk management.
• Coordinate and supervise external law firms when necessary.

Requirements / Qualifications :

• Postgraduate degree in business law, ideally with dual qualification (Civil and Common Law) or strong knowledge of Common Law.
• At least 5 years' experience in a law firm and/or as in-house counsel, with knowledge of industrial, infrastructure, or renewable projects.
• Experience in cross-border project management and working in multicultural environments is desirable.
• Experience negotiating and drafting various commercial contracts, including complex turnkey EPCI projects, familiar with major construction contract forms such as FIDIC, NS, NF, NEC, etc., is a plus.
• Sound business judgment, ability to balance legal and business priorities, and articulate risks clearly.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with changing priorities.
• Customer-oriented with excellent collaboration skills.
• Willingness to handle tasks of varying sizes.
• Pragmatic with succinct legal advising skills and strong relationship-building abilities.
• Availability for occasional travel.
• Excellent English communication skills; CVs must be in English.