Legal Counsel, Business Law

Veepee

Legal Counsel securing business activities for Veepee, managing contracts and compliance for its B2C distribution operations.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeSaint-Denis • 🇫🇷 FranceMid-LevelSenior💰 €0 - €1 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in contract management, negotiation, and compliance with distribution law, while providing legal support across various business functions. Proficient in drafting complex contracts and advising on legal risks to align with business objectives.

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Contract NegotiationDistribution Law ExpertiseCommercial Code KnowledgeFluent Legal EnglishMaster's in Business Law

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Hard Skills

Contract DraftingLegal ComplianceAntitrust Law ExpertiseContract Performance MonitoringLegal Risk Identification

Soft Skills

Advisory SkillsTraining and DevelopmentInterdepartmental Communication

Industry Keywords

B2B ContractsB2C DistributionRetailE-commerceMarketplace

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage B2B contracts
Draft, review, negotiate and approve all company contracts.
Draft contracts from scratch for the Group's strategic activities.
Adapt and negotiate the company's contract templates with suppliers and brands.
Review contracts proposed by partners and secure the company's legal commitments.
Monitor contract performance through renewal or termination.
Advise operational teams
Provide day-to-day support to Procurement, Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, Logistics and other business functions.
Identify legal risks while proposing solutions compatible with business objectives.
Participate in commercial negotiations alongside operational teams.
Respond to requests from different departments on all contractual matters.
Ensure legal compliance of activities
Secure commercial practices with regard to distribution law.
Ensure compliance with the Civil Code, Commercial Code and applicable regulations.
Provide expertise on restrictive practices and antitrust issues.
Manage pre-litigation and litigation
Monitor contractual disputes with suppliers.
Contribute to defining legal strategy in coordination with relevant departments.
Coordinate exchanges with external counsel when necessary.
Protect the company's interests in pre-litigation and litigation procedures.
Conduct legal monitoring
Keep up to date on legislative, regulatory and case-law developments.
Draft legal notes for operational teams.
Disseminate legal best practices across departments.
Develop legal culture within the company
Design and deliver training sessions for business teams.
Raise awareness among operational teams of legal risks related to their activities.
Develop tools and materials that facilitate application of contractual best practices.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master 2 (Master's) in Business Law, Contract Law or Distribution Law.
Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar role.
Experience required within a B2C distribution company (retail, mass retail, e-commerce or marketplace).
Significant experience in contract negotiation.
Excellent command of distribution law.
Strong knowledge of the Commercial Code (antitrust practices, payment terms, etc.).
Expertise in antitrust/competition law.
Experience drafting complex contracts from scratch.
Fluent legal English.
Ability to negotiate contracts in English, both written and oral.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Variable bonus
Profit-sharing & incentive schemes
Remote work possible up to 2 days/week
Online language learning platform
Employee representative committee (CSE) and its many benefits
CESU vouchers (home services vouchers) and holiday vouchers
Access to company catering and smart fridges (Foodles)
Access to on-site gym