Corporate Legal Counsel – Europe F/M

Context At Schneider Electric, we are committed to solving real-world problems to create a sustainable, digital and electric future. Within our Global Legal Team, you will join a talented and collaborative group of in-house lawyers and legal professionals. Your Role Based in Rueil Malmaison, France (moving to Nanterre in September 2026), you provide corporate governance / corporate secretarial support for Schneider Electric Group entities in Europe as part of the Global Corporate Governance Legal Team, under the supervision of a senior team member. Your Missions Manage a portfolio of French entities: draft minutes and reports, perform formalities, update registers, and manage all aspects of corporate governance, Prepare and support notices, agendas, resolutions/consents and minutes; facilitate/coordinate boards and shareholders’ meetings; proofread documents, Ensure entities comply with applicable regulatory and statutory requirements and internal policies; maintain accurate corporate books and statutory records, Oversee and manage the regional relationship with Citco (outside corporate governance provider), including budget/associated spend, Advise on general corporate law matters: capital restructurings, asset transfers, shareholder distributions, mergers, dissolutions, liquidations; implement transactional steps, Support M&A and Innovation teams with acquisitions, divestitures, minority investments, entity creation, due diligence, antitrust filing information, and post-deal integration, Liaise with regulators and external auditors as needed, Contribute to training materials on relevant topics; help create templates, policies and procedures, Maintain the Europe corporate governance library and relevant portions of the team internal site, Populate and keep DiliTrust Governance up to date for Europe and prepare database reports, Oversee and manage relationships with outside counsel, including budget/associated spend, Perform other related duties and ad hoc projects as required. Your Profile (Education & Experience) Master’s degree in Law (Master 2), major in corporate or business law; Ideally 2+ years’ relevant corporate governance experience (law firm, corporate or professional services). Your Skills Strong drafting, project management, writing and communication skills; curious, responsive, eager to learn and work in a large international environment, High integrity, sound business judgment, credibility and professional ethics, High proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, Adobe, and DiliTrust Governance (or similar), Written and spoken French & English are mandatory. We Offer A competitive fixed salary, individual bonus and profit-sharing bonus, A comprehensive benefits package: competitive healthcare options, generous savings and retirement plans, attractive employee share ownership program, Career development through training, internal mobility (local and international) and skills sharing, An onboarding path from day one within a culture promoting diversity, professional development and inclusion, A balanced work-life environment supported by our home office policy (up to 48% when applicable), parenting support and inter-company childcare options. Life is On: join us and make an impact You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled. Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do. At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. You can find out more about our Trust Charter here Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct. #J-18808-Ljbffr