Associate Legal Counsel EMEA & APAC

Join Our International Legal Team

Our client, a global organization with operations across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific, is seeking a hands-on Legal Counsel to join their international legal team on a temporary mission that could become permanent. This role offers a broad scope of responsibilities covering commercial contracts, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and business initiatives. It is an excellent opportunity for a legal counsel who enjoys working in a fast-paced international environment, partnering closely with business stakeholders, and managing cross-border legal matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial Contracts & Legal Advisory
  • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including distribution agreements, service contracts, NDAs, contractor agreements, commercial letters, amendments, and powers of attorney.
  • Provide practical legal guidance to commercial and operational teams on contractual risks, termination rights, competition law matters, and other commercial issues.
  • Support business stakeholders in balancing legal risk with commercial objectives.
  • Manage contract execution processes, including approval workflows, signatory coordination, and electronic signature platforms.
• Corporate Governance & Entity Management
  • Oversee corporate governance activities for multiple international entities.
  • Coordinate board and shareholder resolutions, director appointments and removals, powers of attorney, and statutory filings.
  • Manage notarization, legalization, and apostille processes for cross-border corporate documentation.
  • Liaise with internal stakeholders, external advisors, and local authorities to ensure compliance with corporate requirements.
  • Support corporate reorganizations, strategic projects, and M&A-related initiatives.
• Cross-Functional Business Partnering
  • Act as a trusted legal advisor to commercial, operational, and functional teams across multiple regions.
  • Advise on regulatory, compliance, privacy, ethics, intellectual property, marketing, and dispute-related matters.
  • Translate complex legal concepts into practical business recommendations.
  • Coordinate international legal matters involving multiple stakeholders, jurisdictions, and external counsel.

Profile

• Master's degree in Law or equivalent legal qualification.
• A few years of experience gained within an international corporate environment.
• Experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Experience managing cross-border corporate governance matters.
• Good understanding of commercial law, compliance, competition law, data protection, and regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to independently manage multiple priorities and stakeholders in an international setting.
• Excellent analytical, drafting, and organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Fluent French and English are required; additional European languages are considered an asset.

What's on Offer

• Exposure to complex international legal matters across EMEA and APAC.
• Broad and varied legal responsibilities within a dynamic multinational environment.
• Close collaboration with senior business leaders and international stakeholders.
• Opportunity to work on strategic projects, corporate transactions, and cross-border initiatives.
• A collaborative culture that values pragmatic and commercially minded legal support.