Flexis - Legal Counsel – Commercial Contracts - CDD - 12 month at Flexis

Lyon, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, France -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Legal Counsel, Commercial Contracts, Contract Negotiation, Regulatory Guidance, Risk Management, Legal Compliance, Internal Training, Contract Governance, Communication, Team Collaboration, Autonomy, Results Orientation, Strategic Mindset, Multitasking, Problem Solving, Fluency in French, Fluency in English

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

Company Description Flexis is a new innovative company born from the alliance between Renault Groupe, Volvo Group and CMA CGM. We aim to revolutionize urban logistics with a new generation of 100% electric vans and tailored B2B solutions to support key players in the booming last mile delivery future. We are a team of diverse peers looking to create a future company which will grow to 150+ collaborators over the next six months. We aim to make this project raising significant investments and reach rapidly a significant size with sales in excess of 2Bn. We are thinking big and fast. We will operate at the junction between electric vehicles and the digital world. Being part of the team will offer you a strong opportunity to work on a Joint Venture creation and bring your passion, experience, startup mindset to move forward with a more sustainable environment. Setting up the Legal Department of the Company, our Head of Legal is hiring a “Legal counsel – Commercial Contracts”. Job Description The “Legal Counsel – commercial contracts” will prepare, review and negotiate both simple and complex contracts with domestic and international partners, such as Non-disclosure Agreements, Letter of Intent, Purchasing, Digital Services Agreements, Direct Sales Customer Contracts, and other types of contractual documents. Moreover, the Legal Counsel will: Provide guidance and direction with respect to regulatory developments; establish resolution strategies and lead, oversee or personally execute on such strategies in cooperation with different stakeholders; Act as a business partner vis a vis peers and management both within the legal function and other areas of the Company, providing legal advice and support, anticipating and managing legal risks associated with the business strategy and operations. Ensure claims and disputes are handled in such a way that minimizes risks and is cost effective. Provide internal training on legal and compliance issues; Ensure monitoring and contract governance activities; Reporting lines and interactions: Reports hierarchically to Head of Legal, and functionally to the Legal Contract Manager Internal key interactions: All functions/departments External key interactions: Clients, partners, suppliers, external law firms. Qualifications French Law Degree (possibly completed abroad); Minimum three (3) years relevant experience in either a law firm or in a company of the industrial sector. Experience in Automotive industry is a plus. Ability to communicate complex issues both verbally and in writing; able to liaise and influence at all levels and across different areas of business. Results orientated and pragmatic approach, with the ability to see the broader picture; autonomous in day-to-day tasks; "business” and strategic mindset and highly skilled at finding resolution to and drafting to minimize risk while forward business goals. Fluent in both French and English. Act as a real team player, promoting collaboration and support; Ability to deliver high-quality work under deadlines; Ability to multitask and to organize; Eager to learn & share; Additional Information What We Offer Opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-growing start-up environment. Career development and growth opportunities. Collaborative and inclusive company culture. The chance to make a significant impact on the future of urban logistics and sustainability. You’re a driven and results-oriented individual with a passion for the customer satisfaction and service quality? You’d like the entrepreneurial challenge of setting up a new customer experience from a blank canvas?

Responsibilities

The Legal Counsel will prepare, review, and negotiate contracts with domestic and international partners. They will also provide legal guidance, manage risks, and ensure compliance within the company.