Flexis is the new company in the green logistics sector, with the mission to create more sustainable societies and change the way we move through cities.

Setting up the Legal Department of the Company, our Head of Legal is hiring a “Legal counsel – Commercial Contracts”.

Job Description

The “Legal Counsel – commercial contracts” will prepare, review and negotiate both simple and complex contracts with domestic and international clients, such as Non-disclosure, Development, Manufacturing, Supply, as well as other types of agreements such as Partnership, Purchasing Tooling procurement, Distribution, Network support, After sales logistics, and other types of contractual documents.

Moreover, the Legal Counsel will:

•    Provide guidance and direction with respect to regulatory developments; establish resolution strategies and lead, oversee or personally execute on such strategies in cooperation with different stakeholders; 
•    Act as a business partner vis a vis peers and management both within the legal function and other areas of the Company, providing legal advice and support, anticipating and managing legal risks associated with the business strategy and operations.
•    Ensure claims and disputes are handled in such a way that minimizes risks and is cost effective.
•    Provide internal training on legal and compliance issues; 
•    Ensure monitoring and contract governance activities;
 

Reporting lines and interactions:
•    Reports to Head of Legal
•    Internal key interactions: All functions/departments 
•    External key interactions: Clients, partners, suppliers, external law firms.

 

Your profile :

•    French Law Degree (possibly completed abroad);
•    Minimum four (4) years relevant experience in either a law firm or in a company of the industrial sector. Experience in Automotive industry is a plus.
•    Ability to communicate complex issues both verbally and in writing; able to liaise and influence at all levels and across different areas of business.
•    Results orientated and pragmatic approach, with the ability to see the broader picture; "business” and strategic mindset and highly skilled at finding resolution to and drafting to minimize risk while forward business goals.
•    Fluent in both French and English. 
•    Act as a real team player, promoting collaboration and support; 
•    Ability to deliver high-quality work under deadlines;
•    Ability to multitask and to organize;
•    Eager to learn & share; 

 
How to Apply ? If you are excited about this opportunity and believe you have the skills and experience, please submit your resume and a cover letter .
We want to hear from you! Flexis is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.    

We want to become the primary provider of electrified last mile delivery services through connected solutions and vehicles for our B2B partners and customers.
To make this project come true, the Joint Venture Flexis has received initial funding and support from three major actors of the commercial vehicle sector.

We are a team of diverse peers looking to create a future company which will grow to 100+ collaborators over the next six months.
We aim to make this project raising significant investments and reach rapidly a significant size with sales in excess of 2Bn. We are thinking big and fast. We will operate at the junction between electric vehicles and the digital world.

Being part of the team will offer you a strong opportunity to work on a Joint Venture creation and bring your passion, experience, startup mindset to move forward with a more sustainable environment.