Legal Counsel – M&A (Acquisitions & Licensing)

L'Oréal; France; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

L’Oréal is seeking a highly autonomous Legal Counsel to join its M&A team within L’Oréal Global Finance & Legal in France. The role involves managing the legal and contractual aspects of external growth transactions, drafting complex agreements, and ensuring legal security across various operations.

The position requires 8–10 years in M&A business law, significant international experience, and perfect command of English (oral and written).

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of experience in M&A business law, including significant international experience.
• Perfect command of English (oral and written).
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage legal and contractual aspects of transactions (acquisitions, licensing, minority stakes, divestments) with high autonomy.
• Draft and negotiate complex legal documents, including NDAs, letters of intent, and acquisition or licensing contracts.
• Supervise the creation or restructuring of Group entities (subsidiaries, joint ventures) in collaboration with Finance and Corporate Law teams.
• Manage pre-litigation and litigation related to M&A transactions.

Skills

English fluency

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Legal Counsel – M&A (Acquisitions & Licensing)

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8-10 years of experience in M&A business law (with at least 5 years in a law firm and significant international experience); fluent in English.

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Title: Legal Counsel – M&A (Acquisitions & Licensing) @ L’Oréal Global Finance & Legal
Category: Jobs
Organiser: L'Oréal
Location: France
Eligibility: 8-10 years of experience in M&A business law (with at least 5 years in a law firm and significant international experience); perfect command of English (oral and written).
Deadline: Not specified
Fees: NoneDescription:
L'Oréal is seeking a highly autonomous Legal Counsel to join its M&A (Acquisitions & Licensing) team within L’Oréal Global Finance & Legal in France. The role involves managing the legal and contractual aspects of external growth transactions, drafting complex agreements, and ensuring legal security across various operations.Key Responsibilities:

• Manage legal and contractual aspects of transactions (acquisitions, licensing, minority stakes, divestments) with high autonomy.
• Draft and negotiate complex legal documents, including NDAs, letters of intent, and acquisition or licensing contracts.
• Supervise the creation or restructuring of Group entities (subsidiaries, joint ventures) in collaboration with Finance and Corporate Law teams.
• Manage pre-litigation and litigation related to M&A transactions.

Required Skills & Experience:

• At least 8 to 10 years of experience in M&A business law, including significant international experience and at least 5 years in a law firm.
• Solid mastery of business law and familiarity with securities, labor, real estate, IP/IT, and Data Privacy.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.