Senior International Legal Counsel

JR France; Rhône; Hybride; EUR 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading veterinary care provider in France is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to shape legal strategy and deliver holistic legal support. With substantial autonomy, you will handle governance, corporate law, and M&A activities, while working in a flexible, hybrid environment. This position requires a proficient understanding of French law and experience in healthcare sectors, with opportunities for continuous learning and development.

Prestations

Flexible working hours

International and digital work environment

Learning and development opportunities

Opportunity to interact with animals in the office

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in private practice or senior in-house roles in healthcare.
• Strong expertise in legal operations and governance.
• Collaborative approach with stakeholders across functions.

Responsabilités

• Deliver legal support and guidance on corporate law matters.
• Manage governance representation and external counsel.
• Support for M&A projects including drafting agreements and conducting due diligence.

Connaissances

Expertise in French corporate law

Expertise in M&A

Proficient in English

Proficient in French

Formation

M or equivalent French law degree

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Posted:

18.06.2025

Expiry Date:

02.08.2025

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Job Description:

As Senior Legal Counsel at AniCura in France, you will play a crucial role in shaping our legal strategy and ensuring legal support to our business as we deliver exceptional veterinary care in France and across the rest of Europe. AniCura is a family of well-known animal hospitals and clinics specialized in veterinary care for companion animals. 000 passionate veterinary professionals attend to three million companion animal patients. Since 2018, AniCura has been a part of Mars Veterinary Health, a family-owned company focused on veterinary care.We are seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to deliver comprehensive legal support for AniCura's operations in France, which are primarily managed from our office in Lyon. Reporting to the Head of Legal Affairs of AniCura Group, you will operate with a high degree of autonomy, delivering legal support with a commercial and solution-oriented approach, while guiding the business through complex legal and regulatory landscapes. While this role is primarily focused on supporting AniCura’s French operations, you will collaborate with various stakeholders on different levels within AniCura across Europe and the worldwide Mars organization, including your colleagues in both the AniCura Legal Function and wider Mars Legal Department.Governance Representation : Represent AniCura’s interests in the day-to-day management of its ownership stake in French clinic entities, including governance and corporate law activities, such as preparation of and participation at board and shareholders' meetings and managing redistributions of shareholdings.Provide legal support and assistance for M&A projects, in collaboration with external counsel, including preparation of internal briefs, due diligence, transaction documentation, and post-closing integration of acquired clinic entities.This includes, for example drafting and reviewing veterinary practice agreements, lease agreements, and delivering legal and compliance training to ensure adherence to relevant regulations.External Counsel Management : Oversee and manage the use of external counsel for quality and cost efficiency.M or equivalent French law degree.Experience: 7+ years in private practice or senior in-house legal roles, preferably in healthcare or veterinary sectors.Skills: Strong expertise in French corporate law and M&A. Proficient in English and French is mandatory, any other European language is a plus.An industry competitive salary and benefits package.Flexible working hours, hybrid working, international, digital work environment.Learning and development opportunities.The opportunity to cuddle our beloved 4-legged friends in our offices.