Legal Counsel - Commercial Contracting

Legal Counsel – Commercial Contracting

Is Expected To Be Able To Address The Full Range Of Global Legal Issues Facing BCG And With a Particular Expertise In All Aspects Of Commercial Contracting. Among Other Things, You Will

• Be a fully integrated member of BCG’s Global Legal Team, with a primary focus on commercial matters, commercial risk identification, and internal process improvement, particularly for BCG’s operations in France;
• Serve as champion of BCG contracting and risk management standards;
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide array of commercial agreements, including global master services agreements, subcontractor, nondisclosure agreements, technology transactional matters and variable pricing arrangements in both English and French;
• Be experienced in drafting legal documents;
• Provide clear, pragmatic and commercially aligned advice that balances business objectives with legal integrity;
• Identify legal and commercial risk early, articulate implications clearly and recommend practical mitigation strategies;
• Implement and help to develop BCG contracting and other policies and processes and provide assistance to seek approvals on deviations of contract or other policies;
• Provide general counseling of a full spectrum of business and legal issues, such as intellectual property, data protection, competition law and conflicts of interests;
• Managing and directing consulting teams to ensure compliance with privacy laws including General Data Protections Regulations (GDPR) and data security;
• Team successfully across BCG and integrate fully into BCG’s Global Legal Team to resolve or support resolution of complex legal issues;
• Act as bridge and point of contact between functions and business for resolving legal issues;
• Contribute to developing and maintaining Legal Team know-how and templates;
• Managing and directing consulting teams operating in complex, high-pressure environments to navigate legal issues;
• Use AI and technology responsibly to enhance legal delivery:
• Leverage AI tools to accelerate research, assess risks, contract review, drafting and synthesis.
• Structure inputs thoughtfully and critically assess outputs to ensure accuracy, defensibility and tone.
• Understand and manage risks associated with AI use, including confidentiality, bias and reliability.
• Identify opportunities to scale legal support through automation, knowledge tools and repeatable workflows.

• Managing and leading commercial contracts with clients established and/or doing business in France and the EU;
• Contribute to team capability and innovation:
• Support knowledge sharing, training and development within the Legal team.
• Help modernise how Legal delivers value through expertise, process improvement and technology adoption.
• Foster a culture of sound judgment, responsiveness and continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

What Success Looks Like

• Commercial contracts negotiated efficiently with clear risk positioning and strong commercial alignment.
• Legal advice that is precise, practical and trusted by senior stakeholders.
• Reduced cycle times and improved quality through scalable templates and AI-enabled workflows.
• Strong cross-functional relationships built on credibility and sound judgment.
• Demonstrable impact on risk mitigation and operational clarity across the business.
• Responsible and effective integration of AI tools into day-to-day legal delivery.

A Legal Counsel Has The Following Skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• An important part of the position is a responsive and pragmatic approach to responding to ad hoc requests from the business;
• Superior analytical skills and creative problem solving ability, with an appreciation for striking a practical balance between business and legal objectives;
• Talent for absorbing new skill sets and areas of expertise quickly and comfortably and the flexibility to deal with a diverse international set of clients and advisors;
• The ability to quickly comprehend complex sets of international laws and regulations and interpret those laws within the context of BCG's global policies;
• A team player;
• Confident user of AI and legal technology tools, with a clear understanding of their capabilities and limitations.
• A technology and new ways of working adopter;
• A positive, dynamic, client-focused approach to legal practice.

What You'll Bring

• Qualified lawyer in France or proven practice within a civil law jurisdiction within Europe;
• 6+ years of commercial contracting experience, including international exposure; with at least 2 years at a reputable law firm preferred;
• prior relevant in-house experience preferred;French and English fluency are mandatory; additional continental European languages are a plus.

Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.

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