Senior Legal Counsel – France Legal Affairs

<p>ArcelorMittal is the world’s leading steel and mining company. At ArcelorMittal our goal is to help build a better world with smarter steels. Steels made using innovative processes, which are more efficient, use less energy and emit significantly less carbon. Steels that are cleaner, stronger and reusable. ArcelorMittal has the clear ambition to reduce its CO2 emissions intensity by 35% in Europe by 2030 and to reach company-wide net-zero by 2050. With approximately 168,000 employees, located in over 60 countries, ArcelorMittal is more than just a company, we are a community. We are driven by an entrepreneurial spirt and a passion for excellence, never accepting that the limits of our material have been reached.</p> <p>Do you want to be part of the steel company of the future? Do you want to be part of pioneering projects aimed at CO2 neutral steel production ? Do you want to play a crucial role in ArcelorMittal’s Group Legal and Compliance team ? Then you might be the person we are looking for. Read on quickly.</p> <p> </p> <p>ArcelorMittal is looking for a Senior Legal Counsel France. The position can be based in Dunkerque, Florange, Fos or Paris(France) and reports to General Counsel Franc<span><b>e</b></span>.</p> <p> </p> <p><span><u>MISSION:</u></span></p> <p>You will be providing legal support to the France Legal Team, in all business affairs legal fields, notably contracts, industrial and commercial partnerships, JV, restructurings operations, energy, corporate law, environment. This function requires strong project management skills and leadership qualities. You have the ability to coach and empower colleagues and business towards efficiency and excellence.</p> <p>You will provide advice and guidance on a wide variety of legal matters throughout a range of business environments in France. Our ideal candidate is also experienced and interested in French Company Law and M&amp;A transactions and setting up complex projects and transactions, combining a knowledge of several legal areas.</p> <p> </p> <p><span><u>RESPONSIBILITIES:</u></span></p> <p>Specific accountabilities and responsibilities include:</p> <p>· Primarily acting as trusted senior legal advisor. Proactively providing sound and pragmatic counseling, at the same time minimizing and mitigating legal risks.</p> <p>· Advising on a wide variety of commercial and corporate matters, with a particular (but not exclusive) focus on the areas listed above.</p> <p>· Delivering training to the business teams and the Legal community, as applicable, on a variety of legal matters of interest.</p> <p>· Actively participating and supporting cross-border legal initiatives, regularly sharing best practices, new challenges or developments, innovations and efficiency-related projects.</p> <p>· Keeping an open line of communication with other members of Group Legal and reporting functionally on matters of relevance.</p> <p>· Supporting special projects and benchmarking initiatives among others.</p> <p> </p> <p><span><b><u>Competencies and Experience :</u></b></span></p> <ul> <li><span>Around 10 years of work experience on a wide-range of legal matters in the area of commercial and company law, with a particular focus on corporate matters, M&amp;A transactions, negotiation of joint venture/shareholders/partnership agreements, corporate finance, restructurings, as well as setting up and/or coordinating complex projects and transactions.</span></li> <li><span>Experience in an international law firm or (global/international) company is a prerequisite.</span></li> <li><span>Fluent in English and in French (both orally and in writing).</span></li> </ul> <p><span><b><u>Education :</u></b></span></p> <ul> <li><span>Master’s degree in Law obtained at a French university (e.g. Business law would be desirable).</span></li> <li><span>Bar experience or membership in France at a minimum</span></li> </ul> <p><span><b><u>Skills:</u></b></span></p> <ul> <li><span>The willingness and capability to be a “hands-on” lawyer, with a proactive, independent, energetic and enthusiastic approach.</span></li> <li><span>Team and project management skills</span></li> <li><span>The willingness and capability to analyze and solve complex legal issues.</span></li> <li><span>The willingness to develop a thorough understanding of and familiarity with ArcelorMittal, ArcelorMittal’s businesses, its people, markets, facilities and customers.</span></li> <li><span>Strong communication skills: ability to effectively communicate in an international environment, with various stakeholders, loyal and transparent.</span></li> <li><span>Strong drafting skills, particularly in English form.</span></li> <li><span>Able to cope with high levels of stress under time pressure and challenging and fast-paced environments.</span></li> <li><span>Strong change management capabilities and leadership competencies, (flexible and open to embracing changes - future forward looking mentality).</span></li> <li><span>Abili