Senior Legal Counsel - Employment Law

JMC Legal Recruitment; Paris; Sur place; EUR 75 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading legal consultancy in Paris seeks a Senior Legal Counsel to provide expert advice on French employment law. The ideal candidate is a French-qualified lawyer with strong communication skills in both French and English. This role involves supporting global projects and shaping workplace policies within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• French-qualified lawyer with strong experience in employment law.
• Background from a law firm, in-house environment, or a blend of both.
• Excellent communication skills in both French and English.

Responsabilités

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

Connaissances

Expertise in French employment law

Fluent in French

Fluent in English

Excellent communication skills

Adaptability and collaboration

Formation

French law qualification

Description du poste

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.