Corporate Counsel - French Speaking

Enterprise Holdings; Egham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mobility solutions provider is seeking a Corporate Counsel fluent in French to join their Egham team. This role involves providing legal expertise, negotiating contracts, and supporting business operations while maintaining high ethical standards. The position offers a hybrid work model and requires effective workload management and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer in European civil law with commercial law experience.
• Fluent in French and English; additional languages are a plus.
• Strong leadership ability and organizational skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and draft commercial contracts.
• Negotiate with stakeholders and manage workload effectively.
• Monitor legal trends and support team efficiency.

Skills

Commercial law

Contract drafting

Fluency in French

Fluency in English

Organizational skills

Leadership

Education

Qualified lawyer in a European civil law jurisdiction

Qualification in France

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Title: Corporate Counsel - French Speaking, Egham

Overview

Enterprise Mobility, a leading provider of mobility solutions with a history spanning over six decades, is seeking a Corporate Counsel fluent in French to join their team in Egham. The company manages a diverse fleet and offers services including car rental, fleet management, carsharing, and more, with a global network and over 90,000 employees.

Responsibilities

1. Maintain and develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including EU and US teams, to ensure consistent legal advice.
2. Assess business needs, research legal issues, and provide advice to minimize risks and support business operations.
3. Negotiate and draft a wide range of commercial contracts with customers and suppliers.
4. Support and guide other legal team members, developing materials and processes to improve efficiency.
5. Use experience and judgment to achieve goals, bringing creativity and business acumen, and escalate issues when necessary.
6. Monitor legal industry trends and changes in law relevant to the business.
7. Manage workload effectively, prioritize tasks, and handle tight deadlines while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.
8. Work independently and proactively suggest initiatives to improve team performance.

Qualifications

1. Qualified lawyer in a European civil law jurisdiction, with experience in commercial law and drafting complex contracts. Qualification in France is a plus.
2. Fluent in French and English; additional languages like Spanish or German are advantageous.
3. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Teams, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
4. Experience working in France or on French contracts/projects is desirable.
5. High ethical standards, professionalism, and ability to handle confidential information.
6. Strong organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills.
7. Proven leadership and ability to develop others.

Additional Information

Please inform us of any accommodations needed for the recruitment process.

Location: Egham, Surrey, TW20 9FB. Hybrid work model: 3 days in the office, 2 days remote.

Salary: Competitive

Hours: 45 hours per week

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.