Senior Legal Counsel – France Legal Affairs

TN France; Saint-Denis; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join their dynamic Legal and Compliance team. This role offers the opportunity to provide legal support across various business affairs in France, including contracts and corporate matters. You will advise on M&A transactions and lead cross-border initiatives while fostering a collaborative environment. With a focus on sustainability and innovation, this position promises a stimulating work atmosphere where your contributions will significantly impact the company's pioneering projects in CO2-neutral steel production. Join a team that values legal expertise as a key partner in driving business success.

Prestations

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Focus on personal development

Integration of legal function into business operations

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in commercial and corporate law, focusing on M&A.
• Fluent in English and French, both spoken and written.

Responsabilités

• Provide legal support across business affairs in France.
• Act as a trusted senior legal advisor minimizing legal risks.
• Train business teams on relevant legal topics.

Connaissances

Commercial Law

Corporate Law

M&A Transactions

Project Management

Legal Drafting

Leadership Skills

Bilingual (English and French)

Formation

Master’s degree in Law

Bar membership in France

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Senior Legal Counsel – France Legal Affairs, Saint-Denis

ArcelorMittal is the world’s leading steel and mining company. Our goal is to help build a better world with smarter steels—made using innovative, efficient processes that emit less carbon and are reusable. We aim to reduce CO2 emissions by 35% in Europe by 2030 and reach net-zero globally by 2050. With about 168,000 employees across over 60 countries, we foster an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for excellence.

We are seeking a Senior Legal Counsel for France, based in Dunkerque, Florange, Fos, or Paris, reporting to the General Counsel France. If you want to be part of pioneering projects for CO2-neutral steel production and play a key role in our Legal and Compliance team, read on.

MISSION:

You will provide legal support across all business affairs in France, including contracts, industrial and commercial partnerships, joint ventures, restructurings, energy, corporate law, and environmental matters. This role requires strong project management and leadership skills, with the ability to coach colleagues and promote efficiency and excellence.

You will advise on various legal issues in different business environments, with an interest in French Company Law and M&A transactions, especially in complex projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specific duties include:

1. Acting as a trusted senior legal advisor, providing pragmatic counsel while minimizing legal risks.
2. Advising on commercial and corporate matters, focusing on areas like contracts, partnerships, and transactions.
3. Training business teams and legal colleagues on relevant legal topics.
4. Supporting cross-border legal initiatives and sharing best practices.
5. Maintaining communication with Group Legal and reporting on relevant matters.
6. Supporting special projects and benchmarking initiatives.

Competencies and Experience :

• Approximately 10 years of experience in commercial and corporate law, with a focus on M&A, joint ventures, restructurings, and complex projects.
• Experience in an international law firm or global company is required.
• Fluent in English and French, both spoken and written.

Education :

• Master’s degree in Law from a French university, preferably in Business Law.
• Bar membership or experience in France is mandatory.

Skills:

• Proactive, independent, and energetic legal professional.
• Strong team and project management skills.
• Ability to analyze and resolve complex legal issues.
• Understanding of ArcelorMittal’s business and markets.
• Excellent communication skills for an international environment.
• Strong drafting skills in English.
• Ability to work under stress in fast-paced settings.
• Leadership and change management capabilities.
• Self-motivated with a willingness to go the extra mile.
• Assertive yet constructive, collaborative, with high work ethics.

Our offer:

• A stimulating environment in a leading steel and mining company.
• Opportunities for career growth.
• Working with highly skilled colleagues and partners.
• Focus on technology, innovation, sustainability, quality, and leadership.
• Emphasis on personal development, knowledge exchange, and teamwork.
• A legal function integrated into business operations, valued as a key partner.