Legal Counsel

**Be a part of a revolutionary change.**

Times are changing at Philip Morris International (PMI). We’ve chosen to do something incredible. The world expects us to act responsibly. We are doing just that by transforming our business and building our future on one clear purpose - to deliver a smoke-free future.

This transformation will revolutionize every area of our business: the products we sell, where we sell them, how they’re manufactured and delivered. The way we talk to our customers and engage with society.

With huge change, comes huge opportunity. So, you’ll enjoy dreaming up and deliver better, brighter solutions and the space to move your career forward in endlessly different directions.

Join our dynamic legal team at Philip Morris France as a Legal Counsel based in Paris, La Defense. In this role, you’ll collaborate with our affiliate, regional, and Operating Center’s legal & compliance teams, as well as business colleagues, to provide high-quality, business-focused legal support.

Your expertise will help us drive our Smoke-Free Future vision, ensuring compliance with the law and company policies.

You’ll work closely with the Senior Counsel France to implement best practices and achieve departmental goals.

Partnering with various functions within Philip Morris France, you’ll help achieve business objectives in a consumer-centric and solution-oriented manner. You’ll be part of a dedicated team of three Legal Counsels, reporting directly to the Senior Counsel France.

**YOUR 'DAY TO DAY'**

**Deliver cutting-edge legal analysis and documents**:
Dive deep into complex areas such as marketing, sales, regulatory matters, and corporate law, providing innovative and precise legal insights that help to drive business success. Conduct risk assessments, draft agreements and key documents, present clear recommendations and ensure legal compliance.

**Collaborate closely with business teams**:
Partner with various business units to support their initiatives, helping to enable the achievement of strategic goals.

**Communicate effectively to a wide range of audiences**:
Speak in a straightforward and concise manner, tailoring the communication style to different audiences. Use legal design tools and integrated AI to clearly convey legal risks and propose practical solutions.

**Stay ahead of legal developments**:
Maintain a proactive approach to staying informed about the latest legal trends and changes. Attend both internal and external events to continuously enhance your knowledge.

**Engage in cross-functional project teams**:
**Collaborate with international colleagues**:
**WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR**:

- Law degree from a reputable French university.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple priorities while managing internal client expectations.
- Robust interpersonal, networking, public speaking, and writing skills, with the ability to act quickly, communicate effectively with diplomacy and respect.
- Strategic thinker with sound judgment and extreme attention to details.
- Lead complex projects to successful completion efficiently and effectively.
- Fluent in English (verbal and written).

**WHAT WE OFFER**:
Our success depends on the men and women who work with purpose and an appetite for progress. Join us and you too can:

- Shape your future and ours with the freedom to experiment and explore.
- Be part of an inclusive and diverse culture, where everyone’s contribution is valued. Collaborate with top minds and feel a true sense of belonging.
- Pursue your ambitions and develop your skills with a global business with endless opportunities to progress.
- Take pride in delivering our promise to society: to improve the lives of the billion smokers worldwide.
- Enjoy a flexible working environment, focusing on how you work, not where

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