Senior Legal Counsel - Employment Law

JMC Legal Recruitment; France; Sur place; EUR 80 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading global management consultancy is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to provide expert guidance on employment law. The role involves advising on French legislation and participating in cross-border projects. The ideal candidate is a French-qualified lawyer with experience in employment law and fluency in both French and English. This position offers the chance to tackle complex legal challenges in a fast-paced consultancy environment.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in employment law required.
• Background from a law firm or in-house environment preferred.
• Adaptable and collaborative demeanor needed for international context.

Responsabilités

• Provide clear, practical advice on French employment law.
• Support on multi-jurisdictional matters and global projects.
• Manage and resolve employment-related disputes.

Connaissances

Practical advice on French employment law

Fluent in French and English

Excellent communication skills

Advising on HR policies and contracts

Formation

French qualification as a lawyer

Description du poste

Overview

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.