Juriste/Legal Counsel (France)

About the GAC

GAC MOTOR Europe was registered in March 2024 in Amsterdam and is part of the Guangzhou Automobile Group. Our business covers all aspects of passenger car sales, marketing and aftersales services. We are dedicated to delivering quality work and exceptional customer service in all aspects of our business.

Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd. (abbreviated as GAC group, .SH，02238.HK), headquartered in Guangzhou City, is a large joint‑stock automobile enterprise listed in both Hongkong and Shanghai Stock exchanges. At present, it has about 100,000 employees. Fortunate Global 500 ranked No.181. The main business covers seven major sectors: research and development, vehicle, parts, energy and ecology, internationalization, commerce and transportation, investment and finance. Sticking to independent innovation and joint venture cooperation, GAC group is now transforming itself with all its strength to a technology‑based enterprise. Adhering to the enterprise concept of 'Humanity', Credibility, Creativity', GAC is committed to building a world‑class company which wins customers’ trust, ensures staff's well‑being, and meets social expectations.

Who You Are

We are establishing the legal function of our France Subsidiary and seek a hands‑on, business‑oriented Legal Counsel to build and manage local legal and compliance operations from the ground up.

This role combines operational legal support, contract management, compliance implementation, and governance design. The successful candidate will work closely with Business Team of French Subsidiary and Legal Team of Europe Regional Centre to localize European legal and compliance frameworks while developing France‑specific controls.

Key Responsibilities

1. Build and Structure the France Legal and Compliance Function

   • Collaborate closely with Europe Regional Centre to set up local structure.
   • Localize and implement internal legal processes, documentation standards, and approval workflows.
   • Localize and implement contract lifecycle management structure and risk review procedures.
   • Design local governance and compliance architecture aligned with EU and French requirements.

2. Legal Advisory and Contracting

   • Provide day‑to‑day legal advice to management and business teams including but not limited to supply chain, logistics, dealership, employment.
   • Conduct legal risk assessments and propose commercially sound compliance solutions.
   • Draft, review, negotiate and manage various commercial contracts and legal documents.

3. Compliance and Control

   • Localize pan‑European compliance initiatives by implementing France‑level compliance programs (covering data protection, competition law, trade compliance, ESG, labour law, advertising and consumer law) in collaboration with Legal Team of Europe Regional Centre.
   • Contribute to Europe‑wide internal control and risk management framework.
   • Support regulatory filings and authority communications when necessary.

4. Daily Operation Support

   • Support corporate governance affairs of France Subsidiary by drafting, filing, and archiving.
   • Manage disputes and advise and represent business interests before authorities.
   • Source, instruct, and manage French external law firms.
   • Control local legal budget and ensure cost‑efficient outsourcing.
   • Propose creative, scalable approaches to contract management, compliance monitoring, and documentation workflows.
   • Support legal affairs of designated jurisdictions or Legal Counsels from Europe Regional Centre and other subsidiaries upon request.

What You Bring

• Education and Experience
  • Master in droit in French Law.
  • Bar admission/Ordre des avocats welcomed but not required.
  • Minimum 3 years of legal experience from law firm and/or in‑house, with demonstrated ability to work independently.
  • Experience in manufacturing, automotive, supply chain, logistics, or regulated industries strongly preferred.
  • Experience in setting up processes or working in fast‑growing environments is a strong advantage.
• Language and Professional Skills
  • (Near‑)Native French and fluent English are mandatory, Chinese or other language is a plus.
  • Excellent contract drafting and negotiation skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to build legal processes and governance structures.
  • Structured, risk‑aware, and commercially pragmatic.

What We Offer

• An ambitious employer; we only want the best for you.
• A fast career track like only a few other companies can match.
• A competitive salary and excellent bonus structure (above market); at GAC we strongly believe and live by ownership and meritocracy.
• Additional competitive benefits according to local markets.

GAC Europe is based in Amsterdam, and we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, along with an attractive welfare policy. Let me know if you’d like to learn more.

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We are committed to creating a work environment of trust and respect for our employee, which we believe will motivate them to achieve their dreams together. Our employees and partners have always been relentless in their pursuit of excellence in the face of challenges. We are very proud of what we have achieved, and we are proud of our leadership. We hope you will give full play to your talents and help make GAC a world‑class company.