Legal Counsel (Securities Law, Corporate)

BIC; Clichy; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BIC World is seeking a Corporate Governance attorney to join the Group Legal Department in France. You will support boards, prepare URDs and governance documentation, and monitor regulatory developments affecting listed companies.

Role emphasizes drafting, analysis, and interaction with senior stakeholders. Fluency in English required; prior experience in governance or capital markets law is essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Law, Capital Markets Law, Corporate Law, or equivalent.
• 2–4 years' experience in a law firm, listed company, or corporate legal department.
• Knowledge of corporate governance and/or capital markets law.
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and summarization skills.
• Professional proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the organization and preparation of Board of Directors and Board Committee meetings.
• Contribute to the preparation and smooth running of the Company’s Annual General Meeting.
• Participate in the preparation of the Universal Registration Document (URD) and other governance-related documentation.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of the Group’s corporate governance framework and rules.
• Conduct legal analyses, draft legal memoranda, and perform benchmarking studies on governance and capital markets law topics.
• Contribute to compliance with regulatory filing, reporting, and disclosure obligations.
• Monitor regulatory developments affecting listed companies, including AMF and Euronext regulations.
• Participate in the Group’s governance and compliance projects

Skills

Drafting

Analytical skills

Discretion and confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Governance knowledge

English proficiency

Education

Master’s degree in Business Law / Corporate Law

Job description

Join BIC World, a community of brands dedicated to creating ingeniously simple and joyful products that have been part of hearts and homes for over 80 years. We are committed to growing our iconic and innovative brands by reimagining everyday essentials in new, sustainable, and responsible ways.

Our culture encourages a "roll up your sleeves and get the job done" mindset, ensuring self-starters, problem solvers, and innovative thinkers can truly thrive. At BIC World, you are empowered to take ownership of your career and use your unique perspective to make a meaningful, global impact on our mission.

Within the Group Legal Department, you will contribute to the governance of an international listed company and help ensure compliance with the obligations applicable to publicly traded companies. You will work at the heart of the Group’s governance, compliance, and regulatory disclosure activities.

In This Role You Will

• Participate in the organization and preparation of Board of Directors and Board Committee meetings.
• Contribute to the preparation and smooth running of the Company’s Annual General Meeting.
• Participate in the preparation of the Universal Registration Document (URD) and other governance-related documentation.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of the Group’s corporate governance framework and rules.
• Conduct legal analyses, draft legal memoranda, and perform benchmarking studies on governance and capital markets law topics.
• Contribute to compliance with regulatory filing, reporting, and disclosure obligations.
• Monitor regulatory developments affecting listed companies, including AMF and Euronext regulations.
• Participate in the Group’s governance and compliance projects

What You’ll Bring To BIC

• Master’s degree (Master 2) in Business Law, Capital Markets Law, Corporate Law, or equivalent.
• Successful first experience of 2 to 4 years in a law firm, listed company, or corporate legal department.
• Knowledge of corporate governance and/or capital markets law.
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and summarization skills.
• High level of rigor, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with senior stakeholders.
• Strong interest in governance and compliance matters.
• Professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken.

BIC World is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly commit to hiring people with different backgrounds and experiences to help us build better products, make better decisions, and better serve our customers. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status, or similar characteristics. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

BIC World is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any team member at BIC via email, or directly to a BIC team member in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of BIC, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by BIC as a result of the referral or through other means.