Senior French Legal Counsel – HR, Contracts & Compliance

LUSH; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global cosmetics company seeks a Senior Legal Advisor to provide expertise on French law for their operations in France. This role involves delivering legal advice on HR and business law, managing contract negotiations, and ensuring compliance in a fast-paced retail environment. The ideal candidate has a Master's degree in French Law, at least 5 years of experience, and fluency in French and English. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the company's legal strategies in France.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of proven legal experience, preferably in an international company.
• Deep knowledge of French Employment & Labour Law.
• Strong experience in French Commercial & Contract Law.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert legal advice on French HR-related matters.
• Counsel operational teams on French business law issues.
• Manage the full contract lifecycle for commercial agreements.

Skills

Fluent French (native/near-native)

Professional working proficiency in English

Legal analysis skills

Legal drafting

Project management skills

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in French Law

Job description

A global cosmetics company seeks a Senior Legal Advisor to provide expertise on French law for their operations in France. This role involves delivering legal advice on HR and business law, managing contract negotiations, and ensuring compliance in a fast-paced retail environment. The ideal candidate has a Master's degree in French Law, at least 5 years of experience, and fluency in French and English. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the company's legal strategies in France.