Senior Legal Counsel - Distribution & Competition law
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As a global leader in animal health, Ceva Animal Health believes our success is linked to our passionate people researching, developing , producing and supplying innovative health solutions for all animals, which contributes to the future of our diverse planet.
We are committed to ensuring the highest possible level of care and well-being for farm animals (poultry, pigs, ruminants), companion animals (dogs and cats) and wildlife.
Indeed, Our “Together, Beyond Animal Health” vision emphasizes that the health and wellbeing of people, animals and our planet are totally interlinked. More than ever, Ceva is committed to a "One Health" approach.
As part of our “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion” policy, Ceva Animal Heath is committed to the employment of people with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodations throughout the interview process to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience for all applicants. To request an accommodation, please contact a member of the Ceva Talent Acquisition team.
Your missions :
As part of the strengthening of its Legal Department and an ambitious digital transformation of the legal function, Ceva is looking for a Legal Counsel to join its operational and legal teams based in Libourne.
The Ceva Legal Department is currently leading a major modernization program, including advanced digitalization of legal processes (CLM), integration of legal AI tools, automated contract generation, and more.
As the future Legal Counsel, you will be fully involved in this transformation and will contribute to shaping the legal practices of tomorrow. A strong interest in digital tools, legal tech and innovation applied to law will be a key asset.
Reporting to the Legal Director for the Western Europe / Middle East / Africa (WEMEA) region, you will operate in a French and international environment, working closely with a wide range of internal teams.
Main responsibilities :
- Handle matters related to distribution law, competition law and commercial contracts, contributing to the review, structuring and securing of operational activities.
- Secure distribution and commercial activities: review and validation of distribution schemes, drafting and negotiation of distribution agreements, handling issues related to restrictive trade practices, assessing competition risks (cartels, abuse of dominance, resale below cost, vertical restraints), and supporting teams in the operational application of competition rules.
- Support business teams with the analysis and management of commercial, marketing, and industrial projects.
Draft, negotiate and manage a wide variety of commercial agreements, including partnerships, service agreements, NDAs, and commercial terms.
- Actively participate in the digital transformation program of the Legal Department: deployment of CLM tools, development of automated templates, use of legal AI.
- Conduct legal monitoring (competition, distribution, commercial law) and contribute to compliance efforts.
- Collaborate with entities across the WEMEA region, working closely with local and central teams.
Take part in transversal projects aimed at improving legal processes and enhancing digital capabilities within the organization.
Your profile :
Required qualifications :
- Master’s degree in Law (competition law, distribution law, commercial law).
- At least 3 years of experience in an international environment or law firm, ideally in the pharmaceutical or healthcare sector.
- Fluent English, spoken and written.
Digital skills :
- Strong interest in legal tech and digital tools.
- Ability to understand workflows, processes and tools.
- Comfortable with collaborative platforms (SharePoint, contract management tools, dashboards…).
Personal qualities :
- Strong legal rigor and analytical mindset.
- Intellectual and technological curiosity.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast‑changing environment.
We are looking for a high‑energy, impact‑driven profile, someone who pushes boundaries, seizes opportunities, and brings strong momentum to a rapidly evolving environment.
Join a dynamic team at the heart of an exciting transformation and help shape the future of the legal function at Ceva.
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