Legal Counsel — Legal Affairs & Litigation

Métropole du Grand Paris

Legal Advisor providing ongoing legal advice and ensuring legal security for the Grand Paris Metropolis. Involves drafting legal documents and participating in various legal procedures and training.

Posted 6/13/2026full-timeParis • 🇫🇷 FranceMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide ongoing legal advice and support to departments on matters of public law;
Ensure the legal soundness of the Metropolis's acts and decisions;
Draft correspondence, legal opinions, petitions, defense briefs and other legal documents;
Contribute to the development, improvement and dissemination of internal procedures and best practices;
Participate in the creation, updating and evolution of dashboards and evaluation and inventory tools;
Monitor legal developments related to the Metropolis’s competences and help design and deliver internal training for metropolitan departments.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong knowledge of public law and the legal framework for local authorities and inter-municipal public cooperation establishments (EPCI);
Solid expertise in legal issues related to land use planning and housing;
Proven ability to draft administrative acts and documents;
Risk mapping and risk assessment skills;
Knowledge of litigation rules and procedures;
Legal research techniques and strong analytical and information-processing skills;
Excellent legal drafting skills specific to the sector;
Experience managing complex files and proposing practical solutions;
Ability to draft briefing notes and summary documents;
Proficiency with office software;
Ability to work cross-functionally and strong pedagogical/communication skills;
Rigour, reliability and commitment;
Autonomy, initiative and availability;
Desired education level: Master’s degree (Bac+5) in public law or equivalent;
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role.

Benefits

Comp & perks

40-hour workweek generating 2 RTT days per month (additional time-off days);
Attractive allowance scheme and an annual performance bonus (CIA) tied to individual and collective objectives;
Remote work: up to 2 days per week;
Pleasant working environment and well-equipped offices;
Company catering and access to the City of Paris municipal restaurant and the Caisse des Dépôts restaurant;
Employer contribution to health insurance and welfare coverage;
Sustainable mobility allowance up to €300/year for employees commuting by clean transport (bicycle, e-scooter, etc.);
75% coverage of the Navigo public transport pass;
Access to CNAS (National Committee for Social Action) benefits;
Training pathway tailored to your professional development.

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Hard Skills & Tools

public lawlegal frameworkland use planninghousing lawlegal draftinglitigation ruleslegal research techniquesrisk mappingrisk assessmentadministrative acts

Soft Skills

analytical skillsinformation-processing skillscommunication skillspedagogical skillsautonomyinitiativereliabilitycommitmentcross-functional collaborationproblem-solving

Certifications

Master’s degree in public law