Description

ArcelorMittal is the world’s largest steel and mining company. We use the most innovative technology to create the steels tomorrow’s world will be made of. Every day over 170,000 of our talented people, located in over 60 countries, push the boundaries of digitalization and use advanced technology to create a world that is stronger, faster and smarter. To help make this possible, they know they can depend on the support and training that a company of our scope and scale can provide.

Join us at the forefront of the steels industry and see your work help create renewable energy, impact major industries and boost economies. At ArcelorMittal we’ll help you make your world.

ArcelorMittal France is looking for:

Senior Legal Counsel – France Legal Affairs

MISSION:

You will be providing legal support to the France Legal Team, in all business affairs legal fields, notably contracts, industrial and commercial partnerships, JV, restructurings operations, energy, corporate law, environment. This function requires strong project management skills and leadership qualities. You have the ability to coach and empower colleagues and business towards efficiency and excellence.

You will provide advice and guidance on a wide variety of legal matters throughout a range of business environments in France. Our ideal candidate is also experienced and interested in French Company Law and M&A transactions and setting up complex projects and transactions, combining a knowledge of several legal areas.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specific accountabilities and responsibilities include:
• Primarily acting as trusted senior legal advisor based in Paris. Proactively providing sound and pragmatic counseling, at the same time minimizing and mitigating legal risks.
• Advising on a wide variety of commercial and corporate matters, with a particular (but not exclusive) focus on the areas listed above.
• Delivering training to the business teams and the Legal community, as applicable, on a variety of legal matters of interest.
• Actively participating and supporting cross-border legal initiatives, regularly sharing best practices, new challenges or developments, innovations and efficiency-related projects.
• Keeping an open line of communication with other members of Group Legal and reporting functionally on matters of relevance.
• Supporting special projects and benchmarking initiatives among others.

Competencies and Experience :
• Around 10 years of work experience on a wide-range of legal matters in the area of commercial and company law, with a particular focus on corporate matters, M&A transactions, negotiation of joint venture/shareholders/partnership agreements, corporate finance, restructurings, as well as setting up and/or coordinating complex projects and transactions.
• Experience in an international law firm or (global/international) company is a prerequisite.
• Fluent in English and in French (both orally and in writing).

Education :
• Master’s degree in Law obtained at a French university (e.g. Business law would be desirable).
• Bar experience or membership in France at a minimum.

Skills:
• The willingness and capability to be a “hands-on” lawyer, with a proactive, independent, energetic and enthusiastic approach.
• Team and project management skills
• The willingness and capability to analyze and solve complex legal issues.
• The willingness to develop a thorough understanding of and familiarity with ArcelorMittal, ArcelorMittal’s businesses, its people, markets, facilities and customers.
• Strong communication skills: ability to effectively communicate in an international environment, with various stakeholders, loyal and transparent.
• Strong drafting skills, particularly in English form.
• Able to cope with high levels of stress under time pressure and challenging and fast-paced environments.
• Strong change management capabilities and leadership competencies, (flexible and open to embracing changes - future forward looking mentality).
• Ability to self-motivate and striving to “go the extra mile”.
• Assertive but constructive.
• Excellent team player, collaborative and with high work ethics.

Travel:
• The position will be located in St. Denis, France but you might have to travel from time to time, mostly within Europe.

Our offer:
• A professional and stimulating working environment in the world’s leading steel and mining company:
• with various career opportunities;
• highly skilled and inspiring colleagues and business partners;
• where technology and innovation are key pillars and contribute to ArcelorMittal’s values of Sustainability, Quality and Leadership.
• High focus on personal development, knowledge exchanges, continuous improvement and teamwork.
• A legal function embedded in the steel and mining business activities as a respected and valuable business partner.

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