Global Legal Counsel Senior Expert at CMA CGM ASIA SHIPPING PTE LTD

Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Corporate Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Finance, Intercompany Contracts, Corporate Guarantees, Strategic Legal Advisory, Negotiation, Drafting, Analytical Skills, Problem Solving, Communication Skills, Adaptability, Integrity, Professionalism, Attention to Detail, Team Collaboration

Industry

Logistics;Transportation;Supply Chain and Storage

Description

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in 170+ countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500 sites, we are proud to be a Top 5 global 3PL. We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement. DARE TO GROW! Join CEVA Logistics, and you will be part of a team that values imagination and continued learning and is committed to excellence in everything we do. Join us in our mission to shape the future of global logistics. As we continue growing at a fast pace, will you “Dare to Grow” with us? Global Legal Counsel Senior Expert - Marseille Main responsibilities As the Global Legal Counsel Senior Expert, you will play a critical role in providing legal expertise and strategic guidance across the Group in all areas of corporate law and m&a transactions. You will work closely with operational teams and all of the Group’s support functions (tax, financial control, accounting, compliance) to provide legal oversight of both ordinary and extraordinary transactions of the subsidiaries under your responsibility and to structure their governance in line with Group standards. Reporting to the Deputy Group General Counsel of CEVA Logistics, your key responsibilities will include: Corporate Law: Managing the integration of newly acquired entities and advising on the organization and restructuring of corporate structures. Leading and managing intragroup reorganization operations( mergers, contributions, liquidations) Managing intercompany agreements, and other corporate actions. Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A): Structuring, negotiating and contributing to the realisation of M&A transactions, restructuring, company and/or shareholding disposal through preparing and supervising the drafting of contractual documentation (Letters of Intent (LOI), Non-Binding Offers, Binding Offers, Share Purchase Agreements (SPA), and Shareholder Agreements, etc). Providing legal support throughout the M&A lifecycle, ensuring alignment with the Group’s strategic objectives. Finance and Intercompany Contracts: Managing and drafting intercompany agreements related to finance, loans, and other intra-group transactions. Ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations while optimizing contractual terms for the Group. Corporate Guarantees: Overseeing, negotiating, and monitoring corporate guarantees at the Group level to mitigate risk and support business operations. Strategic Legal Advisory: Collaborating with internal stakeholders, including senior management and cross-functional teams, to provide legal insights that drive informed decision-making. Ensuring the Group’s legal interests are safeguarded across all operations and transactions. Profile Sought (Education, Experience,Skills): Education: Master’s degree in Law, with a specialization in Corporate Law, Business Law, or a related field. Experience: Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in corporate law, M&A, and finance-related legal matters, preferably within an international environment or a multinational corporation. Technical Skills: Deep knowledge of corporate law, including company integrations, mergers, liquidations, and corporate structuring. Strong expertise in M&A processes, including negotiation and drafting of complex legal documents. Proficiency in finance-related legal matters, particularly intercompany contracts and corporate guarantees. Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills, with a focus on precision and attention to detail. Behavioral Skills: Pragmatic mindset, you can adapt easily and seek efficient, solution-oriented approaches. Strategic and business oriented mindset with the ability to anticipate legal risks and provide innovative solutions. Your seniority is a lever for decision-making Strong adaptability and agility. Ability to manage multiple priorities, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of collaborating and building relationships with diverse legal professionals in France and abroad (Asia, Africa, Europe, United States, Latam) as well as with other Group functions (finance, tax, HR, operations, etc.). High level of integrity, professionalism, and discretion in handling sensitive information. As a global organization, and as part of the CMA CGM Group, diversity is critical to our business success; only when we can reflect the cultures, languages, behaviors and local knowledge of our customers, we can succeed. By employing people with different experiences and abilities, we expand our knowledge and increase our creativity and innovation. Please note: Legitimate CEVA Logistics recruitment processes include communication with candidates through recognized professional networks, such as LinkedIn or via an official company email address: firstname.lastname@cevalogistics.com. We recommend that you do not respond to unsolicited business propositions and/or offers from people with whom you are unfamiliar.

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Responsibilities

The Global Legal Counsel Senior Expert will provide legal expertise and strategic guidance in corporate law and M&A transactions. This includes managing corporate structures, overseeing M&A processes, and collaborating with internal stakeholders to safeguard the Group's legal interests.