Legal Counsel to Energy Division (All gender)

Alfa Laval; Saint-Auban; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading technology and engineering firm in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur is seeking a Legal Counsel to support their Energy Division's business units. The role includes managing legal risks, drafting and negotiating complex contracts, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have a law degree from a reputable EU university and at least 5 years of relevant experience in an international context. Strong English communication skills are essential, with French being an advantage.

Prestations

Open and friendly work environment

Support for personal and professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience as in-house counsel or attorney in an international setting.
• Experience managing and drafting international commercial contracts.
• Familiarity with insurance requirements and product liability regulation.

Responsabilités

• Identifying and managing business risk from a legal perspective.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex contracts globally.
• Supporting R&D workstreams and compliance areas.

Connaissances

Commercial contract negotiation

Legal risk assessment

Intellectual property management

Compliance and regulatory knowledge

Communication skills (English)

Experience with EPC contracts

Formation

Law degree from a reputable university within EU

Description du poste

Every day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact – on our colleagues, partners, customers and society. Together, we’re pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative, we challenge conventional thinking to develop world‑leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas, including energy, food, water and shipping. As we push forward, the innovative, open spirit that fuels our 140‑year‑old start‑up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build our careers too.

The Energy Division

In close collaboration with our customers, we are pioneering the game‑changing technologies that will accelerate the journey to net zero and creating a new energy landscape that is based on clean chemicals, fuels, and energy.

Our global service capabilities, alongside our world‑leading heat transfer, separation, and evaporation technologies, make vital industries more energy‑efficient, while reducing emissions and water consumption at the same time. Together, they reduce carbon emissions by as much as 50 million tonnes every year.

About the job

The Legal Counsel will primarily be supporting the business units Welded and Circular Technologies and Cryogenic Technologies in the Energy Division in ensuring compliance, enabling strategic growth and managing business risks from a legal perspective. The business units are doing business on a global level but have significant presence in France, Switzerland, and Italy. The Legal Counsel will work closely together with the other legal counsel(s) within the Energy Division and be part of a network of dedicated lawyers supporting our global business.

Key Responsibilities

• Identifying and managing business risk from a legal perspective through sound commercial, legal and ethical risk assessment. This includes providing legal support in all aspects of sales, distribution, development, intellectual property rights, product liability, regulatory requirements and handling of claims and litigations.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex supply, service and / or purchase contracts and bids on a global level and in compliance with Alfa Laval contract standards, including for example Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contracts.
• Supporting R&D workstreams and projects, including funding aspects and intellectual property protection.
• Providing support in various compliance areas such as fair competition, anti-bribery and anti-corruption and export control and sanctions, in cooperation with dedicated functions within Alfa Laval.
• Supporting our digital transformation and offerings, including advising on software licenses, connected products and related contracts and risks.
• Cooperating closely with regional inhouse legal counsels and central support functions such as Group IP, Group Risk, Group Finance, Group Sustainability etc.
• Actively participating in and implementing continuous improvement of related policies and processes, template agreements, and supporting tools.
• Educating business colleagues in commercial contracts, corporate governance and compliance areas;
• Managing and coordinating disputes and litigations; and
• Managing external legal advisors.

Who you are

You’re not just a skilled and competent lawyer - you’re someone who thrives on translating legal considerations into practical, commercial solutions that drive the business forward. You have an ability to navigate through complexity and getting straight to the heart of the matter, always with a keen sense of what’s best for the business.

Your strong business acumen means you’re proactive, always looking for ways to add value and make a real impact. You know how to prioritize, act independently, and navigate legal challenges with confidence, ensuring your advice is both sound and commercially relevant.

But what truly sets you apart is your ability to build trust and foster genuine relationships. You understand that being recognized as a true business partner means listening, collaborating, and earning the confidence of those around you. You’re comfortable working in a dynamic, matrix organization, and you embrace change with positivity and adaptability. Above all, you’re a positive, engaged team player who brings energy and commitment to every interaction—someone people want to work with and rely on.

What you need

• To succeed in this role, you are a highly skilled qualified lawyer with a law degree from a reputable university within EU.
• You have a minimum of 5 years’ experience as in‑house counsel, or attorney at leading law firm, in an international setting.
• You have experience in drafting, negotiating, and litigating international commercial contracts, including complex project contracts and Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contracts.
• You have experience in managing distribution and agent contracts, and are familiar with intellectual property matters, insurance requirements and clauses and product liability regulation from a manufacturing perspective.
• Knowledge from relevant industries and applications is a success factor, and work experience related to digital transformation, digital content and software licensing is a merit.
• You have excellent communication skills in English, verbally and in writing. Knowledge in French is a great advantage.

What's in it for you?

We can offer you a challenging role in an international team, open and friendly work environment. We focus on performance and support personal and professional development through well‑established people, process, and opportunities.