Global Legal Counsel
LegalAt ARaymond, we create cutting-edge fastening and assembly systems for the machines and products that keep the world moving.
Founded in Grenoble in 1865, and still headquartered in the city to this day, we’re a family-run business with a proud history of innovation – including the invention of the press stud.
Human values have driven our success for over 158 years, embodied by our servant-leadership model of management that empowers employees and puts their wellbeing first.
Today we employ more than 8,500 people in 25 countries worldwide. And we’re committed to leading in sustainability for the global fastening and assembly market.
Raygroup was created in 2007 to provide support and expertise to ARaymond Network entities all over the world.
Based in Grenoble, Raygroup employed 160 persons in various areas such as Marketing & Communication, Human Resources, Legal, Finance, Operations, Business Development, Purchasing and Corporate Guidance.
Dynamic company, Raygroup seeks to people with strong commitment to ARaymond values, willing to work in collaboration within a multicultural environment.
Connect your ambitions to a company that cares
Working in a close-knit, global team that’s always behind you. You’ll feel valued and respected for your role in the company’s success, at every stage of your journey with us.
About the job
Be part of the legal team in charge of legal support in business law including Intellectual Property, for ARaymond Network Companies worldwide.
This position reports to the Global Legal Manager, based in Grenoble.
Roles and responsibilities
- Providing legal services in business law and commercial contracts, including preliminary review of IP issues with further involvement of the IP department for ARaymond Network Companies
- Reviewing, drafting and negotiating various types of commercial transaction (NDA, General terms & Conditions, R&D contracts, Supply agreements, Purchasing contracts…)
- Advising operational teams (sales, purchasing, marketing, finance…) regarding proposed or existing legal matters and resolving issues that arise out such commercial relationships
- Ensuring, effective coordination and harmonization of legal approach and cooperation between all companies of the ARaymond Network with the other Global Legal Counsels
- Ensuring resolution of commercial disputes, litigation settlements
- Leading communication and internal training and awareness actions (i.e. anti-trust, commercial contracts)
- Taking care of global specific topics/projects for the Network (i.e. contract templates)
Education and experience
- 5 years law degree with 2 to 5 years relevant experience of practical legal work, in-house experiences within the industry and in an international environment.
Skills
- Very good knowledge of Contracts and IP matters.
- Fluent French and English.
- Knowledge of Portuguese or Spanish is a plus.
- Willing to travel 10 % minimum to ARaymond Network Companies in France and worldwide.
- Customer-oriented approach, ability to manage deadlines and deliver on time.
- International vision, ability to work consistently with any subsidiary.
- Open minded, ability to propose creative and pragmatic solutions.
- Flexibility and adaptability in a collaborative and international environment.
- Ability to collaborate in a team and as a part of a project team as well as to effectively work autonomously when needed.