Associate Legal Counsel EMEA & APAC

On a temporary mission (which could become permanent) our client is seeking a hands on Legal Counsel available immediately to join their international legal team and provide legal support across multiple jurisdictions.

Our client is a global organization with operations across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific.

This role offers a broad scope of responsibilities covering commercial contracts, corporate governance , regulatory compliance and business initiatives. It is an excellent opportunity for a legal counsel who enjoys working in a fast-paced international environment, partnering closely with business stakeholders and managing cross-border legal matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial Contracts & Legal Advisory

-Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including distribution agreements, service contracts, NDAs, contractor agreements, commercial letters, amendments and powers of attorney.

-Provide practical legal guidance to commercial and operational teams on contractual risks, termination rights, competition law matters and other commercial issues.

-Support business stakeholders in balancing legal risk with commercial objectives.

-Manage contract execution processes, including approval workflows, signatory coordination and electronic signature platforms.

• Corporate Governance & Entity Management

-Oversee corporate governance activities for multiple international entities.

-Coordinate board and shareholder resolutions, director appointments and removals, powers of attorney and statutory filings.

-Manage notarization, legalization and apostille processes for cross-border corporate documentation.

-Liaise with internal stakeholders, external advisors and local authorities to ensure compliance with corporate requirements.

-Support corporate reorganizations, strategic projects and M&A-related initiatives.

• Cross-Functional Business Partnering

-Act as a trusted legal advisor to commercial, operational and functional teams across multiple regions.

-Advise on regulatory, compliance, privacy, ethics, intellectual property, marketing and dispute-related matters.

-Translate complex legal concepts into practical business recommendations.

-Coordinate international legal matters involving multiple stakeholders, jurisdictions and external counsel

Profile

-Master's degree in Law or equivalent legal qualification.

-A few years of experience gained within an international corporate environment.

-Experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.

-Experience managing cross-border corporate governance matters.

-Good understanding of commercial law, compliance, competition law, data protection and regulatory frameworks.

-Ability to independently manage multiple priorities and stakeholders in an international setting.

-Excellent analytical, drafting and organizational skills with strong attention to detail.

-Fluent French and English are required; additional -European languages are considered an asset.

What's on Offer

-Exposure to complex international legal matters across EMEA and APAC.

-Broad and varied legal responsibilities within a dynamic multinational environment.

-Close collaboration with senior business leaders and international stakeholders.

-Opportunity to work on strategic projects, corporate transactions and cross-border initiatives.

-A collaborative culture that values pragmatic and commercially minded legal support.