Senior Corporate Counsel
Valneva
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Lyon • France
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About the role
- Handle corporate legal matters including local and Group-wide projects.
- Ensure compliance with European and French corporate and securities law.
- Advise colleagues on legal actions and coordinate with stakeholders.
- Supervise Legal Counsel and Senior Legal Assistant contributions.
- Draft and file corporate reports and Universal Registration Document.
- Prepare and conduct shareholder meetings.
- Participate in capital increase/reduction transactions.
- Manage stock option plans and long-term incentive plans.
- Ensure proper maintenance of corporate documentation.
- Evaluate and manage lease agreements and provide legal advice on contracts.
- Manage SOX Audit and ensure proper controls are implemented.
- Handle any judicial or arbitral litigation related to responsibilities described.
Requirements
- Full master degree in law and not less than 7 years’ experience in corporate law, in a law firm or business company.
- Prior experience in the biopharma industry would be an advantage.
- Strong organizational skills that reflect an ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks in an energetic environment with multiple priorities.
- Ability to manage a small team.
- Ability to build strong working relations with both internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
- High degree of professional ethics, integrity, and responsibility.
- Discretion in handling confidential matters.
- Exemplary writing and editing skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and the Internet.
- Excellent communication and analytical skills in both written and spoken English.
- Excellent judgment and ability to anticipate legal issues or risks.
- Proactive approach to problem solving.
- Overall broad legal knowledge and understanding of legal matters in the fields of contracts, corporations and intellectual property.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
corporate lawsecurities lawlegal writingcontract evaluationcorporate documentationcapital transactionsSOX Auditlegal complianceshareholder meetingsintellectual property
Soft Skills
organizational skillsteam managementrelationship buildingprofessional ethicsdiscretioncommunication skillsanalytical skillsjudgmentproblem solvingprioritization
Certifications
master degree in law