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 in Paris. The role involves advising on complex employment issues, supporting various projects, and ensuring compliance with French legislation. Ideal candidates are French-qualified lawyers with strong employment law experience and fluency in both French and English.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in employment law.
• Background from a law firm or in-house environment.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsabilités

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

Connaissances

Fluent in French

Fluent in English

Practical advice on employment law

Legal expertise in HR policies

Formation

French-qualified 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.