Senior Legal Counsel International

JR France; Lyon; Hybride; EUR 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Un cabinet vétérinaire renommé recherche un Senior Legal Counsel pour soutenir ses activités en France. Le rôle implique de travailler de manière autonome tout en collaborant avec des partenaires en Europe. Le candidat idéal doit avoir une solide formation juridique en droit français et une expérience avérée dans le secteur juridique, notamment en M&A.

Prestations

Salaire compétitif

Horaires de travail flexibles

Environnement de travail numérique et hybride

Opportunités de développement

Qualifications

• Diplôme en droit français (M ou équivalent).
• 7+ ans d'expérience en juridique, de préférence dans les secteurs de la santé ou vétérinaire.
• Expertise en droit corporatif français et M&A.

Responsabilités

• Assurer le soutien légal pour les opérations d'AniCura en France.
• Gérer les questions juridiques liées à la gouvernance et au droit des sociétés.
• Fournir un soutien légal pour les projets M&A.

Connaissances

Droit corporel

M&A

Gestion de conseiller externe

Compétences en communication

Bilingue Français-Anglais

Formation

Diplôme en droit français (M ou équivalent)

Description du poste

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Senior Legal Counsel International, lyon

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Client:

AniCura

Location:

lyon, France

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

174934696141416038432761

Job Views:

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Posted:

18.06.2025

Expiry Date:

02.08.2025

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Job Description:

As Senior Legal Counsel at AniCura in France, you will play a crucial role in shaping our legal strategy and ensuring legal support to our business as we deliver exceptional veterinary care in France and across Europe. AniCura is a family of well-known animal hospitals and clinics specializing in veterinary care for companion animals. Over 3,000 passionate veterinary professionals attend to three million companion animal patients. Since 2018, AniCura has been part of Mars Veterinary Health, a family-owned company focused on veterinary care.

We are seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to provide comprehensive legal support for AniCura's operations in France, primarily managed from our Lyon office. Reporting to the Head of Legal Affairs of AniCura Group, you will operate with a high degree of autonomy, delivering legal support with a commercial and solution-oriented approach, guiding the business through complex legal and regulatory landscapes. While mainly supporting French operations, you will collaborate with stakeholders across Europe and the wider Mars organization, including colleagues in the AniCura Legal Function and Mars Legal Department.

Governance Representation: Represent AniCura’s interests in managing its ownership stake in French clinic entities, including governance and corporate law activities, preparing and participating in board and shareholder meetings, and managing share redistributions.

Legal Support for M&A: Provide legal assistance for M&A projects, including drafting and reviewing agreements, due diligence, transaction documentation, and post-closing integration, in collaboration with external counsel.

This includes drafting veterinary practice agreements, lease agreements, and providing legal and compliance training to ensure adherence to regulations.

External Counsel Management: Oversee and manage external counsel to ensure quality and cost efficiency.

Requirements include a French law degree (M or equivalent), 7+ years of experience in private practice or senior in-house legal roles, preferably in healthcare or veterinary sectors, with strong expertise in French corporate law and M&A. Proficiency in English and French is mandatory; additional European languages are a plus. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, flexible working hours, hybrid and digital work environment, and development opportunities. Additionally, you'll have the chance to interact with our beloved four-legged friends in the office.