Legal Counsel Indirect Procurement (M/F)

Alstom; Saint-Ouen; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading mobility solutions provider in France seeks a Legal Indirect Procurement expert to support and ensure compliance within procurement functions. This role involves drafting and negotiating contracts, advising on legal risks, and working closely with stakeholders in a multicultural environment. The ideal candidate has a Master's in law and over 5 years of experience in related fields, with professional proficiency in English and skills in compliance matters. Join a global team committed to sustainable innovation.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant legal experience, ideally in a corporate or international context.
• Proven track record in international commercial contract matters.
• Ability to advise stakeholders on legal issues in clear terms.

Responsabilités

• Draft and negotiate procurement-related agreements.
• Advise on legal risks concerning GDPR and other regulations.
• Monitor and interpret legislation impacting procurement activities.

Connaissances

Legal expertise

Contract drafting and negotiation

Compliance knowledge (GDPR, anti-bribery)

Excellent communication skills

Professional English proficiency

Formation

Master's degree in law

Description du poste

Req ID:494384

Leading societies to a low carbon future, Alstom develops and markets mobility solutions that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation. Our product portfolio ranges from high-speed trains, metros, monorail, and trams to integrated systems, customised services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a caring, responsible, and innovative company where more than 70,000 people lead the way to greener and smarter mobility, worldwide

Role Overview

As a key member of the Legal Indirect Procurement team, you will play a strategic role in supporting the Indirect Procurement function across the Alstom Group. You will work closely with procurement stakeholders to provide legal expertise and ensure compliance across a wide range of contractual and regulatory matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and support negotiating procurement-related agreements for Alstom Group (including Master Services Agreements, Framework Agreements, Services Agreements, Local Services Agreements, and Settlement Agreements).
• Advise internal stakeholders on legal risks and compliance issues, including data privacy (GDPR), intellectual property, export control, and other regulatory topics.
• Monitor and interpret new legislation, assessing its impact on Indirect Procurement activities.
• Lead and enhance agile processes for contract development, review, and negotiation; provide legal guidance on procurement transactions at all levels; update and optimize standard documentation to protect the company’s interests and manage risk.
• Support Procurement Managers in claim management, dispute resolution, and legal matters during contract execution.
• Ensure regular quality reporting, identifying risks and opportunities, and escalating issues to management when necessary.
• Liaise with external law firms for specialized legal support.
• Deliver legal training and awareness sessions to Procurement and other functions.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified lawyer (Master’s degree) with at least 5 years of relevant experience, ideally gained in-house or in private practice within an international environment.
• Proven expertise in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating international commercial contracts, as well as handling compliance matters (e.g., anti-bribery, anti-corruption, fraud, antitrust, export control, privacy, enterprise risk management).
• Strong team spirit and business acumen, adaptable and resilient personality, excellent communication skills (written and verbal), and ability to operate effectively in a multicultural and multi-jurisdictional environment.
• Demonstrated ability to advise non-legal stakeholders on complex legal issues in clear, practical terms.
• Professional proficiency in English. Additional language skills (especially French) are considered an asset.

Business Insight

• Solid understanding of procurement dynamics in a multicultural environment with major market players.
• Comfortable working within a global, matrix-based organization.

Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow’s mobility. That’s why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose?

Equal opportunity statement:
Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.

Job Type: Experienced