Legal Counsel, France

AGCO; Beauvais; Sur place; EUR 80 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading agricultural company in Beauvais is seeking a Senior Legal Manager to define legal strategies, oversee contract negotiations, and manage compliance initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree in Business Law or International Trade Law, with over 15 years of experience in senior legal roles. The role requires strong leadership, analytical skills, and fluency in English. Join us in building a diverse team committed to shaping the future of agriculture.

Prestations

Company collective performance bonus

Life assurance and critical illness cover

25 days holidays + statutory holidays

On-site parking

On-site restaurant

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee development opportunities

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in senior legal roles.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Proven leadership abilities.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsabilités

• Define and implement the company’s legal strategy.
• Draft, negotiate, and review contracts and agreements.
• Oversee litigation and regulatory matters.
• Manage the French legal team.
• Advise senior management on legal risks.

Connaissances

Expertise in contract law

Team management

Fluency in English

Analytical thinking

Strategic problem-solving

Formation

Master’s degree in Business Law or International Trade Law

Description du poste

Do you want to help solve the world's most pressing challenges? Feeding the world's growing population and slowing climate change are two of the world's greatest challenges. AGCO is a part of the solution! Join us to make your contribution.

Your Impact

• You define and implement the company’s legal strategy to ensure compliance and protect corporate interests
• You draft, negotiate, and review contracts, corporate documents, and commercial agreements
• You oversee litigation, disputes, and regulatory matters, working with internal teams and external counsels
• You support compliance initiatives, including GDPR, anti-corruption, and risk management programs in collaboration with Global Compliance
• You manage and develop the French legal team, ensuring effective workflows and high-quality deliverables
• You advise senior management and operational teams on legal risks, opportunities, and best practices

Your Experience and Qualifications

• French qualified, Master’s degree in Business Law or International Trade Law, with 15+ years of experience in senior legal roles
• Expertise in contract, corporate, commercial, distribution, competition, and insolvency law
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to solve complex, high-stakes legal issues
• Proven leadership and team management abilities, combined with excellent communication and organizational skills
• Fluency in English; willingness to travel occasionally (up to 25%)
• A company collective performance bonus
• Life assurance and critical illness cover
• 25 days holidays + statutory holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme for employees and their immediate family (Installation cadres)
• On-site parking
• On-site restaurant
• Works Council benefits (trips, shows and concert tickets, etc…) and Sports Association
• Employee development and growth is part of our company culture

We value inclusion and recognize the innovation a diverse workforce delivers to our farmers. Through our recruitment efforts, we are committed to building a team that includes a variety of experiences, backgrounds, cultures and perspectives.

Join us as we bring agriculture into the future and apply now!