Senior Legal Counsel

JMC Legal Recruitment; Paris; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading global management consultancy in Paris is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to advise on French employment law and support international projects. The ideal candidate is a French-qualified lawyer with experience in a law firm or in-house setting, fluent in French and English. This role offers collaboration with senior stakeholders in a dynamic environment that values innovation and excellence.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in a law firm or in-house environment.
• Fluent in both French and English.
• Ability to advise confidently in an international business context.

Responsabilités

• Provide practical advice on French employment law.
• Support on multi-jurisdictional matters.
• Advise on HR policies and employee relations.
• Manage employment-related disputes.
• Contribute to business transformation initiatives.

Connaissances

Experience in employment law

Strong communication skills

Fluency in French and English

Adaptability

Collaborative mindset

Formation

French-qualified lawyer

Description du poste

Join a leading global management consultancy, recognised for shaping strategy and driving transformation for many of the world’s most influential organisations. As part of the Paris-based legal team, you’ll provide expert guidance on employment law in a truly international environment, where your work will have impact across borders.

The Role

As Senior Legal Counsel, you will partner with business and HR leaders to navigate complex employment law matters, ensuring pragmatic, commercially minded solutions. You’ll advise on a wide variety of issues under French legislation, while contributing to cross-border projects that demand both legal expertise and strategic thinking.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing clear, practical advice on French employment law.
• Supporting colleagues on multi-jurisdictional matters and global projects.
• Advising on HR policies, contracts, employee relations, and organisational change.
• Managing and resolving employment-related disputes.
• Contributing to transformation initiatives that support business growth.

About You

• French-qualified lawyer with strong experience in employment law.
• Background from a law firm, in-house environment, or a blend of both.
• Fluent in French and English , with excellent communication skills.
• Adaptable, collaborative, and confident advising in an international business context.

What’s on Offer

This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of law and business, in a fast-moving consultancy environment that values both excellence and innovation. You’ll collaborate with senior stakeholders, tackle complex challenges, and play a visible role in shaping workplace policies across a global organisation.