Juriste d'affaires / Commercial Legal Counsel H/F
Organising Institution / Firm
GE Vernova
Quick Verified Facts
📅 Deadline
Rolling Basis (Official)
📍 Mode / Location
Massy, France
💰 Stipend / Pay
Not Specified
🎓 Eligibility
• Law degree (Master 2, LL.B., JD or equivalent) from a recognized university • Admission to the bar in France or a comparable jurisdiction (solicitor qualification in the UK is a plus) • Minimum 6 years of experience as in‑house counsel or at a top law firm • Proven experience in complex international commercial transactions in energy, construction or infrastructure sectors • Ability to travel up to 25 % of the time within the SEMEA region
🛡️ Category
Commercial Legal Counsel
Full Opportunity Brief
Contextual Overview
GE Vernova is hiring a Juriste d'affaires / Commercial Legal Counsel based in Massy, France. The role supports the company’s infrastructure and energy projects across the SEMEA region, acting as the primary legal advisor for project and sourcing teams.
Key Eligibility Criteria
- Law degree (Master 2, LL.B., JD or equivalent) from a recognised university.
- Admission to the French bar or an equivalent jurisdiction; UK solicitor qualification is a plus.
- Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in corporate legal departments or top‑tier law firms.
- Demonstrated expertise in complex international commercial transactions within energy, construction or infrastructure sectors.
- Willingness to travel up to 25 % of the time within the SEMEA region.
Responsibilities & Scope of Work
- Lead legal strategy for high‑value tenders and contract structuring.
- Draft, negotiate and review complex agreements with private and public entities.
- Provide continuous legal support for megaprojects (EPC, turnkey, LTSA, O&M).
- Manage contract amendments, variation orders and claim handling.
- Oversee dispute resolution (litigation, arbitration, mediation, transactional negotiations) under the Regional General Counsel.
- Advise on compliance with French, EU and SEMEA regulations.
- Collaborate with EHS, IP, HR and Compliance teams; develop legal training and standardised tools.
- Travel approximately 25 % of the time for site visits and negotiations.
Stipend, Compensation & Mode
Compensation details are not specified in the posting.
Application Procedure & Required Documents
- Visit the official LinkedIn job page: GE Vernova – Juriste d'affaires / Commercial Legal Counsel.
- Sign in with your LinkedIn account (or create one).
- Click the “Postuler” (Apply) button.
- Upload your updated CV and any supporting documents (e.g., cover letter, proof of bar admission).
- Submit the application through LinkedIn.
Official Notification & Contact Information
No direct contact email or phone number is provided. Candidates should use the LinkedIn application portal for any inquiries.
FAQs
Will I need to travel frequently?
Yes, the role requires approximately 25 % travel within the SEMEA region for site visits and negotiations.