Senior Counsel

Job description: This job can be based either in Paris or Marseille. YOUR ROLE : As part of the Group's legal obligations and commitments regarding ethics, human rights, environmental protection, and health & safety, a whistleblowing system is made available to employees and external stakeholders. The Compliance & Speak Up Analyst plays a central role in the operational management of this system, the assessment of reports, the coordination of investigations, the monitoring of corrective actions, reporting to internal governance bodies, and promoting a Speak Up culture. WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO? 1. Operational management of the Speak Up / whistleblowing system Receive, analyze, and qualify incoming reports (ethics, environment, health & safety, human rights, HR…). Ensure completeness of submitted reports and guarantee confidential handling. Assign cases to investigation teams or designated department representatives (CMA, CEVA, other subsidiaries). Coordinate with external service providers when investigations are outsourced. Manage the closure of cases, ensuring all actions, documents, and evidence are complete and validated before closing. Ensure proper archiving of all files, in accordance with legal requirements, internal policies, and retention rules. 2. Investigation follow-up and internal coordination Monitor investigation timelines and follow up with the appropriate teams. Ensure required documentation is provided and kept up to date throughout the investigation process. Verify the implementation and relevance of corrective actions. Contribute to continuous improvement of the investigative workflow (e.g., integration of action tracking into the tool). 3. Reporting & analytics Prepare quarterly committee reviews, including analysis by region, case type, and trends. Produce dashboards, KPIs, and analytical summaries. Contribute to ESG / Compliance reporting, including quarterly presentations to the Executive Committee (COMEX). Support internal and external audits (including statutory auditors) related to compliance and whistleblowing processes. 4. Communication & Speak Up culture Contribute to internal communication regarding the whistleblowing system and ethical practices. Organize or relaunch awareness initiatives (e.g., Speak Up Days, workshops, events). Help foster a culture of ethics, transparency, and accountability across the Group. 5. Tool management & continuous improvement Support the consolidation and deployment of the whistleblowing system across all subsidiaries. Contribute to the functional optimization of the platforms (CMA, CEVA, Group platform). Propose enhancements to facilitate case analysis, investigation follow-up, case closure, and reporting. PROFILE DESCRIPTION : WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR? TECHNICAL SKILLS Knowledge of compliance, ethics, human rights, environmental and health & safety topics. Understanding of internal investigations and sensitive case management. Strong command of Excel and data analytics tools (e.g., QlikSense). Ease with digital reporting tools and whistleblowing platforms. Excellent writing skills and ability to structure complex information. SOFT SKILLS Strong attention to detail, rigor, and organizational skills. Integrity, discretion, and strict respect for confidentiality obligations. Analytical mindset and ability to prioritize. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact diplomatically with various stakeholders. Proactivity, autonomy, and appetite for improving processes. EDUCATION Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (Bac +3 to Bac +5 equivalent) related to compliance or risk management. RELEVANT EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUNDS INCLUDE: Business school (Master’s level) IAE / Schools of Management Risk management, internal control, finance / risk management Compliance / ethics / ESG Law / legal studies Professional certifications in compliance, audit, ethics, or risk management (a plus) You dispose of 3 to 5 years of experience in related fields, such as: Audit firms or compliance consulting firms In-house legal or compliance departments Internal control or risk management functions Internal audit or finance departments Experience in an international or multi-entity environment is a strong asset. #J-18808-Ljbffr