IN-HOUSE LEGAL COUNSEL - French speaking

IN-HOUSE LEGAL COUNSEL (French speaking),
London,
 

AlixPartners is a leading global business advisory firm of results-oriented professionals who specialize in creating value and restoring performance.

An opportunity exists for a French qualified Legal Counsel to join our EMEA legal team in London.  

The role
In this critical role you will be part of a global team responsible for providing wide ranging legal support across the business. You will support our consultants and leadership team with matters relating to client engagements and provide additional support to internal colleagues (including but not limited to those in human resources and marketing) on matters of risk and legal compliance. Operating in a fast paced environment with significant exposure to senior stakeholders the role of Legal Counsel presents a challenging and exciting opportunity.

•    Apply legal knowledge to a broad range of commercial engagements
•    Advise the business on issues of legal risk across a wide variety of cases including client case work, 
     contractual agreements and recruitment
•    Develop and manage contingency plans to address areas of risk
•    Maintain compliance with all relevant regulation across the business
•    Support internal teams with issues relating to human resources and employment matters
•    Manage litigation matters and other general practice issues

Who we hire
At AlixPartners, having people who know how to get things done in a diverse and fast moving world is vital to our shared success. Your success will be based on a number of factors in which you should have demonstrable experience - these include:

•    Responding to business issues in a timely manner, working collaboratively, providing workable, 
     pragmatic solutions
•    Delivering well-reasoned legal advice under critical time pressure
•    Developing excellent working relationships with senior stakeholders, peers and colleagues from across the business

In addition the role requires the following qualifications:
•    Qualification as a lawyer in France or UK
•    1 – 5 years PQE (or equivalent)
•    The ability to clearly communicate in French

Professional Development
You will deliver high-impact valuable results and work side-by-side with our senior leadership team.  This is a great opportunity to face technical challenges in an interesting position, developing your knowledge and commercial acumen and supporting your growth as a well-rounded legal counsel.

You’ll be supported by business leaders, mentors, coaches, and colleagues to ensure you are learning and developing.