1/ Legal leadership & governance
Define and deploy the Group’s legal strategy.
Lead and structure corporate and Business Line legal teams.
Optimize resources: budgets, external counsel, tools.
Promote a Group‑wide legal and compliance culture.
2/ Strategic counsel to top management
Advise the Executive Committee on governance, M&A, and strategic decisions.
Support and secure high‑stakes negotiations.
3/ External growth & partnerships
Lead legal aspects of M&A transactions: due diligence, structuring, negotiation, integration.
Manage coordination with specialized external law firms.
4/ Intellectual property & innovation security
Define and implement the IP strategy (patents, trademarks, licensing).
Manage R&D agreements, technology partnerships, and IP litigation.
Protect and develop the Group’s innovation assets.
5/ Compliance, risk management & litigation
Lead global compliance programs (anti‑corruption, GDPR, competition).
Map, assess, and mitigate legal risks across all activities.
Supervise audits, whistleblowing processes, and all litigation matters.
