Senior Legal Counsel International

JR France; Rhône; Hybride; EUR 60 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

AniCura, une entreprise de soins vétérinaires en pleine croissance, recherche un Senior Legal Counsel en France. Vous jouerez un rôle essentiel dans la stratégie juridique de l'entreprise, impliqué dans des projets M&A et fournissant un soutien à l'opérationnel. Ce poste offre flexibilité, opportunités d'apprentissage et un environnement international.

Prestations

Salaire compétitif

Heures de travail flexibles

Opportunités d'apprentissage

Travail hybride

Environnement numérique international

Qualifications

• 7+ années d'expérience en pratique privée ou en emploi juridique senior.
• Expertise solide en droit des sociétés français et en M&A.
• Compétence en plusieurs langues européennes appréciée.

Responsabilités

• Assister dans les projets M&A et la gestion des conseils externes.
• Représenter les intérêts d'AniCura dans les entités cliniques françaises.
• Offrir un soutien juridique avec une approche commerciale.

Connaissances

Droit des sociétés français

M&A

Anglais

Français

Formation

Diplôme en droit français

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18.06.2025

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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 specialized in veterinary care for companion animals, attended by 000 passionate veterinary professionals serving three million 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, mainly managed from Lyon. Reporting to the Head of Legal Affairs of AniCura Group, you will operate with high autonomy, offering legal support with a commercial and solution-oriented approach, guiding the business through complex legal and regulatory landscapes. While primarily supporting French operations, you will collaborate across Europe and globally within Mars, including colleagues in the AniCura Legal Function and the wider Mars Legal Department.

Governance Representation: Represent AniCura’s interests in managing its ownership stake in French clinic entities, including governance and corporate law activities, such as preparing and participating in board and shareholders' meetings, and managing redistributions of shareholdings.

Legal Support for M&A: Provide legal assistance for M&A projects, collaborating with external counsel, including preparing briefs, due diligence, transaction documentation, and post-closing integration of acquired clinics. This includes drafting and reviewing veterinary practice agreements, lease agreements, and delivering legal and compliance training.

External Counsel Management: Oversee and manage external counsel use for quality and cost efficiency.

Qualifications: M or equivalent French law degree. 7+ years in private practice or senior in-house legal roles, preferably in healthcare or veterinary sectors. Strong expertise in French corporate law and M&A. Proficient in English and French; additional European languages are a plus.

We offer an industry-competitive salary and benefits, flexible working hours, hybrid work, an international digital environment, learning opportunities, and the chance to cuddle our beloved 4-legged friends in our offices.