Legal Counsel (m/f) - Ethics & Compliance

Overview

Airbus Helicopters is seeking a motivated and dynamic Legal Counsel (m/f) - Ethics & Compliance to join the Legal & Compliance Department in Marignane, France. Reporting to the Head of Ethics & Compliance, you will be part of a team focused on collaboration, efficiency, inclusion and collegiality, contributing to the development of the company with high standards of integrity.

Responsibilities

• Support Ethics & Compliance risks and opportunities for both civil and military markets, collaborating with cross-functional departments such as Sales, Finance and Export Control.
• Assist in conducting and updating the corruption risk mapping to identify, evaluate and prioritize risks related to Airbus Helicopters operations.
• Contribute to the Third-Party Due Diligence process for Sales Intermediaries, Lobbyists & Special Advisors, Channel Partners, Suppliers and Customers.
• Develop and deliver specialized training sessions to employees and promote a Speak Up culture across the company.
• Monitor compliance controls and participate in internal investigations or audits related to potential breaches of the Code of Conduct as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 5 to 10 years in the practice of Law, with significant specialization in Ethics & Compliance within an international industrial group or a top-tier law firm.
• Expertise: Strong knowledge of international anti-corruption regulations including US FCPA, UK Bribery Act and French Sapin II.
• Business partnering: Ability to translate complex legal requirements into pragmatic legal advice to the business.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Agility & execution: Capability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines; adaptable to evolving environments.
• Ownership & initiative: Autonomy and proactiveness in responsibilities and issue anticipation.
• Integrity & collaboration: High ethical standards and collaborative approach; strong teamwork.
• Languages: Full professional proficiency in English and French is mandatory.
• Digital Tools: Proficiency in digital tools and openness to digital transformation within a legal environment.

Benefits & Environment

• Values: Airbus values including inclusion and diversity, collaboration and integrity.
• Compensation & development: Global, competitive, and transparent package with opportunities for professional development, mentoring, and international mobility.
• Well-being: Health coverage, retirement, work-life balance and parental support.
• Additional benefits: Company-sponsored social and economic committee benefits, transport allowances, and other allowances.
• Work environment: Flexible working arrangements where possible to enable innovative thinking.

Our recruitment process includes online application, assessment by recruitment, security clearance questionnaire, HR and technical interviews, and a job offer if selected. This role requires awareness of potential compliance risks and a commitment to integrity.