Legal Counsel (French & English Speaking)

JR France; Lyon; Hybride; EUR 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

AniCura, un leader dans le secteur des soins vétérinaires en Europe, recherche un Senior Legal Counsel basé à Lyon. Dans ce rôle, vous serez responsable de guider les opérations juridiques sur les marchés français et européen, en travaillant de manière autonome avec un accent commercial. Des opportunités de développement et une rémunération compétitive vous attendent dans un environnement passionnant axé sur les soins pour animaux.

Prestations

Heures de travail flexibles

Ambiance de travail internationale et digitale

Opportunités de formation et développement

Qualifications

• Plus de 7 ans d'expérience dans des rôles juridiques seniors.
• Expertise en droit des sociétés et M&A.
• Des langues européennes supplémentaires sont un plus.

Responsabilités

• Fournir un soutien juridique à AniCura en France et en Europe.
• Gérer les activités de gouvernance et les opérations M&A.
• Superviser et gérer les conseils externes pour l'efficacité des coûts.

Connaissances

Droit des sociétés

M&A

Bilingue français-anglais

Formation

Diplôme en droit français

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Legal Counsel (French & English Speaking), lyon

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Client:

AniCura

Location:

lyon, France

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Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

18.06.2025

Expiry Date:

02.08.2025

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Job Description:

As Senior Legal Counsel at AniCura in France, you will play a crucial role in shaping our legal strategy and providing legal support to our business as we deliver exceptional veterinary care in France and across Europe. AniCura is a family of animal hospitals and clinics specializing in veterinary care for companion animals, with 3 million patients attended by 000 passionate veterinary professionals. Since 2018, AniCura has been part of Mars Veterinary Health, a family-owned company focused on veterinary care.

We seek a Senior Legal Counsel to support AniCura's operations in France, mainly managed from Lyon. Reporting to the Head of Legal Affairs of AniCura Group, you will operate autonomously, providing legal support with a commercial and solution-oriented approach, guiding the business through complex legal and regulatory landscapes. While primarily supporting French operations, you will collaborate across Europe and globally within the Mars organization, including colleagues in the AniCura Legal Function and the wider Mars Legal Department.

Governance Representation: Represent AniCura’s interests in managing its ownership stake in French clinic entities, including governance and corporate law activities such as preparing and participating in board and shareholders' meetings, and managing shareholdings redistributions.

Legal Support for M&A: Provide legal assistance for M&A projects, including drafting and reviewing veterinary practice agreements, lease agreements, conducting due diligence, preparing transaction documentation, and managing post-closing integration of acquired clinics. Deliver legal and compliance training to ensure adherence to relevant regulations.

External Counsel Management: Oversee and manage external counsel to ensure quality and cost efficiency.

Qualifications: M or equivalent French law degree. Over 7 years of experience in private practice or senior in-house legal roles, preferably in healthcare or veterinary sectors. Strong expertise in French corporate law and M&A. Proficiency in English and French is mandatory; additional European languages are a plus.

We offer an industry-competitive salary and benefits, flexible working hours, hybrid work, an international and digital work environment, learning and development opportunities, and the chance to cuddle our beloved 4-legged friends in our offices.