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.

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€36 billion global revenue

+13% organic growth

employees in 100+ countries

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

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