Responsable juridique / In-House Legal Counsel (F/H)

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Organising Institution / Firm

Omoda | Jaecoo France

Rolling Basis (Official)

Courbevoie, France

Not Specified

Master 2 in labour law, business law or equivalent; registration with the French Bar (CAPA) mandatory; minimum 3years of experience in a similar role (law firm or corporate legal department); strong knowledge of French labour and commercial law, RGPD, tax and corporate law; proven experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts; fluency in French and professional English (Chinese a plus).

Full Opportunity Brief

Contextual Overview

Omoda|Jaecoo France, the French arm of Chery Automobile’s Omoda and Jaecoo brands, is seeking a senior in‑house legal counsel to support its rapid expansion in France.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Master2 in labour law, business law or equivalent.
• Registered with the French Bar (CAPA required).
• At least 3years of relevant experience in a law firm or corporate legal department.
• Expertise in French labour law, commercial law, RGPD, tax and corporate law.
• Proven track record in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Fluent in French and professional English; Chinese is a plus.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Advise HR and operational teams on French labour code and collective agreements.
• Draft, review and secure employment documents (contracts, amendments, disciplinary procedures, CSE dossiers).
• Manage contract terminations, social litigation and relations with trade unions.
• Draft, analyse and negotiate commercial contracts with suppliers, partners and distributors.
• Handle commercial disputes and coordinate external counsel.
• Support GDPR compliance and liaise with the CNIL.
• Monitor fiscal and corporate law matters in coordination with Finance.
• Coordinate specialised external law firms (tax, IP, complex litigation, regulatory compliance).
• Contribute to internal legal best‑practice and corporate governance.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Compensation details are not disclosed in the posting.