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Who are we?

Founded in 1978, Laboratoires Filorga Cosmétiques markets cosmetics products specialized in anti-aging and inspired by aesthetic medicine.

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Since 2019, FILORGA has been part of the ºìÌÒÊÓƵ-Palmolive Group, an international company present in over 200 countries, sharing strong values of caring, courage, and inclusion.

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The Filorga Cosmetics Legal Department is looking for a Senior Legal Counsel for a permanent position based in Paris.

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Your Role
As a Senior Legal Counsel, you will be a strategic business partner, providing expert guidance on contract law, consumer law, economic law, and corporate law. You will work in an international and cross-functional environment, collaborating with key departments such as marketing, Customer Department, supply chain & procurement.

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Key Responsibilities

• Contracts & Negotiation: drafting Ìýand negotiation of strategic agreements, including selective/exclusive Ìýdistribution agreements, co manufacturing contracts, service provider contracts, and partnership agreements.
• Corporate Law & Governance: oversee and manage corporate legal formalities for group subsidiaries.
• Compliance: ensure compliance to the legal framework where Filorga operates mainly in terms of competition law, distribution and consumer law, privacy law, sustainability law.

Ensure compliance with Filorga procedures and policies.Ìý
Conduct training.

• Legal Advice & Strategy: proactive support for commercial and marketing teams in their daily legal challenges (claims approval, negotiation or termination of contracts, commercial disputes, litigation …) Ìý. Contribution to the continuous improvement of legal procedures..

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Your Profile

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Experience & Expertise

• Master’s degree (LL.M. or equivalent) in Business Law, International Business Law, or Corporate Law.
• Between 7 and 10 years of experience in a senior legal counsel role, preferably in the dermo-cosmetic industry within an international environment.
• Strong knowledge of the legal framework of annual negotiation with French Customers (retailers) .
• Strong knowledge of cosmetic regulation, distribution and consumer lawÌý

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Key Skills

• Extensive experience in contract negotiation and drafting, particularly in an international setting.
• Strong analytical and risk management skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and handle complex legal projects.
• Business-oriented mindset with a pragmatic approach.

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Languages & IT ÌýTools

• Fluent English and FrenchÌý(written & spoken), with strong contract negotiation and drafting skills.
• Proficient in google applications (Drive, Gmail, Sheets, Docs).

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Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Achieving our purpose starts with our people — ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve —and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.

Equal Opportunity Employer
ºìÌÒÊÓƵ is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this should you require accommodation.

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Reporting to: Senior Director - Legal Northern Europe & Southern Europe
Location: Woking
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Why Work For ºìÌÒÊÓƵ Palmolive

• The learning & development opportunities: You will refine your commercial mindset and continue to learn new skills working closely with a cross-functional team giving you exposure to all local market departments.
• The challenge & variety: You will operate in a fast paced operational environment, directly impacting the day-to-day performance of the business, with personal accountability for your business.
• The global experience: You will have the opportunity to work with global brands, participate in global strategies with potential to develop your career internationally.
• The ºìÌÒÊÓƵ Values: We are Caring, We are Inclusive and We are Courageous are integral to how we operate every day.

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Job Purpose
Provide comprehensive legal advice and support to the Senior Legal Director for Northern Europe & Southern Europe, and all functional areas within the UK and Ireland, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and ºìÌÒÊÓƵ’s policies.
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What you will do

• Offer legal guidance on employment, supply chain logistics, procurement, data protection, taxation, commercial agreements, intellectual property, regulatory matters, competition, and consumer protection.
• Collaborate with commercial teams to design effective marketing campaigns that comply with regulatory and advertising standards, and enhance brand strategies.
• Draft, review, and approve various contracts and legal documents to support strategic objectives and ensure compliance with local and company policies.
• Develop and conduct training sessions on legal compliance including competition law, anti-bribery, data privacy, and advertising standards.
• Coordinate with European and global stakeholders, including consulting in-house experts and engaging with external counsel when necessary.
• Support sales teams in the UK and Ireland with negotiation assistance and legal advice on competition law.
• Contribute to commercial projects and legal team objectives aligned with business, regional, and global strategies. Encourage continuous improvement and teamwork.
• Perform company secretarial duties and assist with complex corporate matters.
• Represent the company in relevant forums as needed.
• Assist in the management of the local legal department’s administrative functions, including procurement and relationship management with external counsel.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer in the UK preferably with at least 5 years of legal experience, ideally with a blend of law firm and corporate environments.
• Experience in the FMCG sector, especially with familiarity in oral care and cosmetic products and advertising, is desirable.
• Strong collaborator and partnering with all stakeholders

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Achieving our purpose starts with our people — ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve —and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.

Equal Opportunity Employer
ºìÌÒÊÓƵ is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this should you require accommodation.

#LI-Hybrid