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The International Legal Counsel provides expert legal and contractual support to Randstad Enterprise Group, focusing primarily on the French market. This role serves as the dedicated in-house counsel for the E-FLEX platform, manages the end-to-end lifecycle of national and multinational client contracts, and ensures corporate compliance across procurement, data protection, and information security.
Job Responsibility:
Manage and negotiate local and international client contracts, specifically focusing on service schedules, SLAs, and fee structures
Advise on legal and commercial risk decisions within contracts by providing clear options and strategic recommendations to stakeholders
Oversee contract interpretation and handle operational inquiries for all active accounts within France and abroad
Lead international negotiations and manage internal approval processes, including the preparation of management summaries regarding contractual risks
Supervise procurement activities and provide advice to the Enterprise Procurement Team on local legislative requirements
Manage data protection compliance and privacy notices, including GDPR requirements, OneTrust assessments, and the Register of Processing in connection with E-FLEX
Develop a specialized area of law within the team, such as employment law or licensing, to serve as a subject matter expert
Maintain a repository of legal templates and supporting documentation to ensure consistent performance expectations
Support the Enterprise Privacy and Information Security teams on local issues and maintain compliance with information barriers and competition laws
Provide regular training to operational teams and assist with the translation and implementation of global policies
Requirements:
Provide a qualified legal background with 3–5+ years of post-qualification experience in commercial and contract law, supported by specific, verifiable references
Deliver specialized international administrative support and lead contract negotiations for local, regional, and global commercial clients
Apply a working knowledge of employment law and staffing services to provide daily operational legal advice to internal account teams
Maintain a mandatory minimum level of experience working within the French legal system to advise on local issues independently
Act as the primary legal point of contact for French operations while working autonomously from a remote location in France or nearby regions
Demonstrate fluency in French and professional proficiency in English to draft and negotiate complex legal documents confidently
Use prior international exposure to collaborate effectively with a diverse European legal team and various local counsels
Develop a deep understanding of commercial business acumen, including the ability to challenge pricing and recognize potential tax matters
Balance legal perfection with business speed to meet the fast-paced operational needs of a sales-led organization
Exhibit a high level of dedication and autonomy to organize your own schedule while proactively challenging the status quo to protect company interests
What we offer:
We offer an inspiring working environment where you and your colleagues will make a tangible difference for our customers every day
You will have the opportunity to build an amazing career within a world-leading organization that sits at the forefront of the recruitment industry
To ensure your success, we provide a stimulating and supportive atmosphere that prioritizes your continuous professional development
We actively encourage you to develop a specialist area of law to deepen your expertise and elevate your standing within the legal community
You will be backed by the collective intelligence of the legal teams in Enterprise and Groupe Randstad France, ensuring you always have support for complex technical matters
Our team embraces modern efficiency, utilizing forward-thinking technology like Gemini to assist with sophisticated documentation and translation tasks
Beyond professional growth, we provide an attractive salary supplemented by a thorough and competitive benefits package