Senior Lawyer

Aqualia; Paris; Sur place; EUR 100 000 - 125 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading water management company in Paris is seeking an experienced in-house Lawyer. Responsibilities include providing legal advice to subsidiaries and supporting management. Candidates must be qualified French lawyers with 10 years of relevant experience. Strong communication and organizational skills are necessary, along with high proficiency in English. This role requires frequent travel and offers a full-time schedule.

Prestations

Committed to equality and work-life balance

Certified as a Family-Responsible Company

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified French lawyer with a law degree in France.
• 10 years of experience as a lawyer, preferably in related fields.

Responsabilités

• Provide comprehensive legal advice to subsidiaries.
• Support and advise management and departments.
• Coordinate with external law firms.

Connaissances

Legal advice on public and private procurement

Drafting corporate documentation

Strong organizational skills

Excellent verbal and written communication

Ability to work in a team

Formation

Bachelor’s Degree in Law

Description du poste

Join Aqualia! We are the fourth largest water company in Europe and the ninth in the world by population served. We manage the complete water cycle for over 45 million users across 18 countries, taking care of this valuable resource and the environment.

We are looking for a talented in-house Lawyer to join our Aqualia France office. This person will focus on providing comprehensive legal advice to the company’s subsidiaries in France. The main responsibilities include supporting and advising general management, as well as the production and functional departments of the companies. The candidate must be a French local and have obtained their law degree / qualification in France, meaning they must be a qualified French lawyer.

Additional job requirements:

• Legal advice on public and private procurement.
• Drafting corporate documentation and monitoring compliance with commercial obligations. Coordination with external law firms.
• Internal reporting.

Degree:

Bachelor’s Degree in Law. Additional specialization programs and courses will be valued.

Experience:

At least 10 years of experience as a lawyer (in law firms, companies, or independent practice), with expertise in the areas described in the job description.

Qualities:

• Adaptability, flexibility, empathy, assertiveness, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Strong organizational and management skills.
• Ability to work in a team and under pressure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to analyze issues practically and design effective strategies.

Work Schedule: Full-time

Languages: High level of English. Knowledge of Spanish is a plus.

Availability to travel / frequency: Frequent travel required.

Become part of Aqualia, a company committed to equality and work-life balance, certified as an EFR (Family-Responsible Company) and awarded the Equality in the Workplace Distinction (DIE). This recruitment process ensures equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.