Legal Manager
BASF
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Clermont de l Oise • 🇫🇷 France
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SeniorLead
About the role
- You will report operationally to the Coatings EMEA Legal Manager and administratively to the President of BASF Coatings France based in Breuil-le-Sec
- You will provide your legal expertise to the legal entities of BASF Group’s EC division in France (Coatings, Coatings Services, Chemetall) and to a portfolio of legal entities across Europe
- Provide strategic and day-to-day legal support in corporate/business law and entity compliance, working directly with commercial and operational colleagues
- Monitor legislative developments and inform management of changes in law
- Manage corporate administrative matters (shareholders’ resolutions, delegations of authority, mergers, contributions, capital transactions, etc.)
- Draft and negotiate various commercial agreements (e.g., distribution, supply, agency agreements, services, licenses, confidentiality agreements/NDAs, letters of intent, subcontracting, procurement, general terms and conditions)
- Advise and assist operational staff on competition/antitrust law matters
- Monitor and manage antitrust-related litigation (in liaison with external counsel)
- Act as Compliance Officer: serve as a point of contact and case manager for enforcement of the company’s Code of Conduct
- Implement global policies and guidelines of BASF Coatings and Chemetall, advise on their impact in France and other countries, and train personnel of BASF Coatings’ legal entities accordingly
- Provide legal advice for domestic M&A transactions and other strategic projects of the business units in France
Requirements
- Master’s degree in business/corporate law or equivalent
- Approximately ten years of professional experience as a generalist in-house counsel in an international industrial environment
- Fluent English, enabling you to communicate with various stakeholders within the Division and in the scope of your duties
- German language skills are a plus
- Recognized for business acumen, responsiveness and autonomy
- Strong adaptability and excellent communication skills
- Willing to undertake regular short trips to our various sites in France and hold a valid driving license
Benefits
- Transport allowance
- A challenging and stimulating work environment
- BASF enables you to develop your potential within a committed and skilled team
- Numerous career opportunities within an international group
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
corporate lawbusiness lawentity compliancecommercial agreementscompetition lawantitrust lawM&A transactionslegal draftingnegotiationlegal advice
Soft skills
business acumenresponsivenessautonomyadaptabilitycommunication skills
Certifications
Master’s degree in business/corporate law