Senior Legal Counsel

BD; Grenoble; On-site; EUR 82,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

BD in Grenoble, France seeks a strategic Legal Counsel to advise BD France with dotted line to the France General Manager and report to the EMEA Chief Legal Counsel. The role focuses on regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and corporate governance supporting BD’s regional operations.

Key responsibilities include advising on employment, contracts, mergers and acquisitions, and data privacy, drafting templates, and coordinating with external counsel while managing costs.

Qualifications

• Education: Law Degree in France.
• 10+ years post-qualification experience in major law firms and/or international companies.
• MedTech industry experience is an advantage.
• Fluency in French and English.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on all legal matters related to the company Business Units; Tender, Market Access, HR and Manufacturing to resolve regulatory and commercial issues.
• Advise management on legal rights, obligations, contracts, corporate governance, compliance, disputes, M&A, financings and negotiations.
• Advise on local labour issues and negotiate with external parties in coordination with HR teams.
• Manage non-material and material litigation; support data privacy agreements.
• Draft and update contract templates per new projects and regulation requirements.
• Oversee corporate documentation submitted to Notaries, authorities, and registries.
• Ensure management needs are met through internal resources and engage outside counsel when needed.
• Review invoices from outside counsel and manage costs.

Skills

French language

English language

Education

Law Degree in France

Job description

We are the people who give possibilities purpose

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

Job Description

Based in Grenoble, France this position is responsible for providing strategic legal advice to the France´s BD´s business with dotted line to the France General Manager and report into the EMEA Chief Legal Counsel.

The purpose of this role is to ensure BD´s compliance with local regulations and avoid legal risks. The role also involves strong coordination with the EMEA Compliance team in implementing BD Ethics program in the region.

As a member of the French Local Leadership team, the role also contributes to the implementation of BD strategy in the region and drives regional initiatives and initiatives that contribute to individual and company success.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on all legal matters related to the company Business Units; Tender Department, Market Access function, Human Resources and Manufacturing Plants to resolve issues regarding regulatory and commercial topics.
• Advise management in a variety of areas including legal rights, obligations and privileges, employment law, contracts, corporate, compliance, subsidiary governance / maintenance, dispute avoidance and resolution, mergers and acquisitions, financings, negotiations and litigation management.
• Advise on local labour issues and negotiate with external parties on behalf of the Company, where needed or appropriate, in close coordination with the HR local teams and support preparation and review of legal documentation as required.
• Manage non-material litigation and supports in the management of material litigation.
• Assistance and support in Data Privacy agreements with customers.
• Drafting and update of contract templates as per new projects and regulation requirements.
• Oversight of the corporate documentation to be submitted before Notaries, Public Administrations, Commercial registry, etc. (Powers of Attorney, deeds, etc).
• Ensure the needs of management are met through internal resources and determines when it is appropriate to engage outside counsel.
• Review invoices from outside counsel, proactively manage costs and ensure appropriate and efficient use of outside counsel.

Preferred Requirements:

• Education: Law Degree in France
• Experience: At least 10 years’ post-qualification experience in major law firm(s) and/or international companies. Experience of MedTech industry is an advantage.
• Broad based knowledge of general corporate law and regulatory law impacting the MedTech industry
• Strong business orientation and acumen, with an ability to advise senior management
• Must be able to work cross-functionally and cross-culturally and the ability to foster and maintain relationships through all levels of the organization
• Good IT skills – Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Fluency in French and English.

Base salary €81.800 to €110.000 + variable pay + benefits

Why Join Us?

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.

We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Primary Work Location

FRA Grenoble

Work Shift

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