Lawyer - Business Law & Compliance M/F/X - CDD 9 months

The Bel Group is a major player in the food industry through portions of dairy, fruit and plant-based products, and one of the world leaders in branded cheeses. Its portfolio of differentiated and internationally recognized brands includes The Laughing Cow, Kiri, Babybel, Boursin Nurishh, Pom'Potes and GoGo squeeZ, as well as some 30 local brands. Together, these brands helped the Group generate sales of €3.74 billion in 2024.

Do you want to join a company with strong brands that puts consumers and responsibility at the heart of the decision-making process? Then Bel is made for you

Are you bold, pragmatic, and determined? Do you want to contribute to the transformation of an international agri-food company? Them come join us and measure the impact of your talent and energy in realizing an ambitious and sustainable company project

#IWorkForAllForGood

Location: Suresnes

Start Date: September 2025

Contract Type: Fixed-Term (9 months)

Are you ready to take on a challenging role at the heart of a global group in transformation? Join us as a Lawyer specialized in Business Law & Compliance, contributing to strategic projects while helping drive legal excellence and ethical leadership across our organization.

About the Role

As part of the Trust & Ethics Direction, within the Group Legal Department, you will play a vital role in ensuring the legal and compliance framework of our commercial and industrial activities worldwide, in close collaborations with our local lawyers (headquarters and subsidiaries).

This position offers an exciting opportunity to support a team undergoing transformation, take on unique challenges, and make a real impact.

Key Responsibilities

Legal Advisory & Contract Management

• Provide expert legal advice to commercial and industrial operational teams. Advise on and support the negotiation and drafting of diverse agreements (e.g., distribution contracts, industrial supply agreements, CAPEX contracts, raw material purchases, subcontractor agreements, real-estate agreements).
• Ensure the proper execution of contracts and the alignment of client/supplier relationships, including reviewing terms & conditions, formalizing negotiations, and monitoring disputes.
• Support the negotiation and contractual structuring of strategic partnerships, particularly in innovation-related matters, ensuring legal robustness and alignment with the company's business objectives.

Compliance Program Implementation

• Support the Group's compliance programs: ethics, anti-corruption & third-party evaluation, competition law, duty of care, , embargo.

Risk Monitoring & Litigation Support

• Conduct legal monitoring (international regulation, jurisprudence updates) and assist with sensitive cases or disputes involving the Group.

Your Profile

Education & Experience

• Advanced degree in International Business Law and/or International Contract Law (Master's/LLM or equivalent).
• At least 5 years of legal experience within the legal department of an international corporation or a law firm, ideally in the FMCG sector.
• Expertise in competition law is a strong asset.

Key Skills & Attributes

• Proven business acumen and demonstrated experience navigating a broad range of legal issues in distribution, procurement, industrial operations, and environmental contexts.
• Strong ability to identify legal risks and provide clear, actionable recommendations.
• Ability to communicate, educate, and inspire compliance awareness across stakeholders and be recognized as a trusted business partner.
• Collaborative team player who thrives in a multicultural environment.
• Strong interest in digital and innovation topics
• Proactive, autonomous, dynamic, curious
• Writing skills for significant and diverse contractual activities     
• Ability to adapt to a wide variety of topics

Languages

• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is essential. Additional language skills are a plus.

Why Join Us?

• Engage in high-impact initiatives and be at the intersection of law, compliance, and business strategy.
• Work within a dynamic international team driving transformation and innovation.
• Contribute directly to the ethical, operational, and strategic success of a global organization.

If you are ready to bring your expertise, energy, and passion for legal and compliance excellence to a team undergoing exciting change, we'd love to hear from you