Regional Legal Counsel

Calderys Group; Paris; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned Legal Counsel to provide comprehensive legal support across commercial, litigation, and corporate matters in the Americas region. This pivotal role involves drafting and negotiating complex agreements, offering strategic legal guidance to various business units, and managing claims and lawsuits. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of extensive legal experience, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic international environment. Join a forward-thinking company where your expertise will significantly impact the legal landscape of the organization.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of legal experience in-house or at a law firm.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and business orientation.

Responsabilités

• Draft and negotiate various commercial agreements.
• Provide legal support on business issues and assist with litigation.

Connaissances

Communication Skills

Creative Problem-Solving

International Work Experience

Legal Guidance

Relationship Building

Formation

Excellent Legal Education

Outils

Document Management

Description du poste

Reporting to the Group General Counsel, the Americas Legal Counsel will be in charge of general assistance on all relevant legal matters in day-to-day business activities of Calderys group in the Americas region relating to:

Responsibilities

Commercial:

• Drafting and negotiation of commercial agreements (supply, agency, distribution, R&D, co-development, confidentiality agreements, IP licenses agreements, etc.).
• Drafting, negotiation, and/or review of complex project contracts and related agreements in the context of large industrial projects.
• Ensuring general legal support and advice on all other business issues to internal clients (e.g., sales, purchasing, industrial operations, engineering, R&D, finance).

Litigation / Insurance:

• Assistance on follow-up of claims/lawsuits, including related to product liability.

Corporate:

• Providing company secretary support (directly or through local external counsel) for the legal entities based in the EMEA region.
• Development and sharing of legal expertise in transversal matters with the other members of Calderys legal team.

Requirements:

• 10 years of solid and successful broad-based legal experience as in-house legal or law firm.
• Excellent legal education and first high-quality professional experience coupled with superior communication skills, creative problem-solving ability, and a strong general business orientation are essential qualifications.
• Ability to work effectively in an international environment.
• Provide clear business-oriented legal guidance with a consultative approach.
• Work independently with strong resilience and the ability to manage pressure.
• Build strong relationships with the General Counsel and collaborate effectively with the in-house legal team.

Key Skills

HR Development, Delivery, Flooring, Irrigation, ACCA, Document Management