Legal Counsel - Contracts, Claims and Compliance

CGNEE; Puteaux; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CGNEE is seeking an experienced in-house lawyer to provide contractual support, assess legal risk, and guide operational teams in day-to-day activities. The role also covers GDPR/data protection, anti-corruption (ISO 37001) implementation, and selected compliance workstreams, with coordination of external counsel where appropriate.

Responsibilities include handling insurance claims and pre-litigation matters, contract template updates, and NIS2 readiness support as needed to protect CGNEE’s

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Law, preferably in business/contract law.
• Experience as in-house counsel or law firm with contracts and compliance exposure.
• Professional working proficiency in English and French required.
• GDPR or compliance certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support on contractual matters and risk assessment.
• Handle claims, insurance matters and pre-litigation support.
• Support data protection/GDPR compliance and related matters.
• Contribute to ISO 37001 anti-corruption implementation and related actions.
• Support regulatory initiatives and cross-functional projects as needed.

Skills

English

French

Legal drafting

Contract law

Education

Master’s degree in Law

Job description

Job purpose

The role provides legal support to CGNEE on contractual matters, day-to-day operational legal issues and selected compliance workstreams. Its primary focus is to review and prepare contractual documentation, assess legal risks, and provide legal guidance to operational and business teams in connection with CGNEE’s activities. The role also contributes to selected compliance matters relating to data protection/GDPR, anti-corruption and ISO 37001 implementation, and NIS2 where applicable. It also supports the handling of claims and pre-litigation matters within its scope, with a view to protecting CGNEE’s contractual positions and supporting business execution.

Key responsibilities

• Contractual support and risk assessment

Provide legal support on contractual matters related to CGNEE’s activities by assessing contractual risks, preparing and reviewing contractual documentation, assisting internal teams during negotiation, execution and follow-up of contractual arrangements, and supporting the handling of contract-related issues arising in day-to-day operations.

• Claims, insurance matters and pre-litigation support

Support the handling of insurance claims and other contractual claims arising from CGNEE’s activities, as well as pre-litigation matters within the role’s scope, in coordination with internal teams and external counsel where appropriate.

• Personal data protection and GDPR-related matters

Support CGNEE in the implementation and follow-up of personal data protection and GDPR compliance matters, including privacy assessments, personal data transfer matters, data breach support, and coordination with internal stakeholders or external advisors where appropriate.

• Anti-corruption matters and ISO 37001 implementation

Contribute to anti-corruption workstreams, in particular the implementation and continuous improvement of CGNEE’s ISO 37001 anti-bribery management system, including risk mapping, internal procedures, training materials, third-party due diligence processes and related follow-up actions.

• Other role-related responsibilities

Support ad hoc legal and compliance-related projects assigned within the role's scope, such as NIS2-related readiness matters, contract template or clause library updates, claims-handling process improvements, or support for specific regulatory initiatives (e.g., ISO 37001 renewal cycles or data protection audits), as required by the Deputy Director of LCD. Contribute legal input, internal reporting support, and documentation and coordination assistance for such projects, ensuring timely delivery and appropriate follow-up in relation to business changes, organisational arrangements, regulatory updates or project needs.

Required qualifications

Master’s degree in Law, preferably in business law and/or contract law.

Relevant experience as in-house legal counsel and/or in a law firm, with exposure to contractual matters, operational legal support and compliance matters, preferably in an international, industrial, energy or infrastructure environment.

Professional working proficiency in English and French required.

Data protection or compliance-related certifications (e.g. GDPR, privacy or compliance certifications) are a plus.

Preferred qualifications

Experience in renewable energy, infrastructure, industrial, investment or multinational corporate environments.

Experience supporting contract negotiations, operational legal matters, claims and litigation matters, GDPR/personal data protection matters, ISO 37001 implementation or cybersecurity.

Experience with contract review processes, personal data protection tools, risk mapping methodologies, third-party due diligence processes or compliance management systems.

Experience working in international and cross-cultural business environments involving European stakeholders.

Strong analytical capabilities, drafting skills, attention to detail and ability to manage sensitive compliance and regulatory matters in a pragmatic and business-oriented manner.