Legal Counsel – Business Law, Litigation & Regulatory Affairs

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in France.

📋 Description

• Provide direct assistance to the Chief Legal Officer concerning French legal issues related to the Group’s operations.

• Oversee litigation and pre-litigation issues under the guidance of the Chief Legal Officer.

• Draft formal notices, responses to claims, and legal correspondence.

• Coordinate matters with legal professionals, judicial officers, court-appointed experts, and other external parties.

• Aid in defining litigation strategies and monitor ongoing proceedings.

• Prepare necessary documentation for court actions and expert evaluations.

• Handle commercial, contractual, real estate, and technical disputes, along with disputes involving suppliers, service providers, customers, and third parties.

• Supervise administrative and regulatory issues concerning the Group’s operations.

• Engage in ICPE processes, administrative permitting, public inquiries, and regulatory submissions.

• Manage relationships with governmental authorities, local entities, DREAL, prefectures, municipal offices, fire and rescue services (SDIS), and other pertinent organizations.

• Track environmental and regulatory responsibilities applicable to infrastructure and data centers.

• Contribute to topics concerning energy, telecommunications, and critical infrastructure.

• Draft and review legal letters, memoranda, and documents in French.

• Support operational teams with everyday legal issues.

• Participate in drafting, reviewing, and monitoring commercial and service-provider contracts in French.

• Organize documentation for legal and regulatory affairs.

• Prepare meeting minutes and track follow-up actions.

• Conduct preliminary legal and regulatory monitoring.

• Assist in updating internal policies and procedures.

• Contribute to compliance and corporate governance issues.

• Participate in regulatory audits and inspections.

• Support the Chief Legal Officer with the Group’s strategic initiatives in France and Europe.

• Engage in data center development and construction initiatives.

• Coordinate external stakeholders, including lawyers, notaries, experts, and government authorities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Master’s degree (Master 2) in Business Law, Private Law, Environmental Law, or a related field.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a corporate legal department or law firm.

• In-depth knowledge of business law and litigation management.

• Familiarity with French administrative procedures.

• Excellent drafting skills in French.

• Proficient written and spoken English is essential.

• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, capable of prioritizing and managing multiple tasks concurrently.

• Pragmatic and solution-focused mindset.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders.

• Experience in IT, telecommunications, digital infrastructure, or data centers is advantageous.

• Knowledge of ICPE issues, environmental law, or administrative permitting is a plus.

• Experience in monitoring court-appointed expert evaluations and complex litigation is advantageous.

• Familiarity with real estate and construction matters is a plus.

• International experience is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Contribute to the development of some of the market’s most ambitious industrial AI projects.

• Work on significant and critical assets at the core of the energy and digital sectors.

• Thrive in a challenging, structured, and results-driven environment.

• Make a direct and visible impact on projects that are typically only accessible within major corporations.

• Join expert, technical, and dedicated teams.

• Enjoy competitive compensation that reflects qualifications and experience.

• Participate in large-scale international projects.

• Experience a stimulating and organized professional environment.

• Benefit from career development opportunities within a rapidly expanding company.