International Real Estate & Environment Legal Counsel
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Join our Global Real Estate Legal Team as International Real Estate & Environment Legal Counsel and be part of our work to unlock value and drive transformation.
We are seeking a highly skilled and passionate International Real Estate & Environment Legal Counsel to play a pivotal role in shaping our global footprint and advancing our ambitious environmental agenda.
Directly reporting to the Deputy General Counsel of the SO2i Legal team (Sustainability, Operations, IT and Real Estate), you will be advising the Group in the legal framing of its Real Estate projects worldwide and supporting it in its Environmental activities.
You will join the dynamic SO2i Legal team, a highly collaborative and supportive environment where your expertise will be valued and your contributions will directly impact L'Oréal's global strategic objectives and operations.
Here’s how you will have a role to play in this team:
Real Estate:
- Secure group Real estate projects worldwide (including France) from a legal standpoint, including:
- For Real Estate projects in France: structure Real Estate transactions, draft & negotiate a wide range of contracts such as Sale and Acquisition agreements, Lease agreements, Forward Lease agreements, Construction agreements;
- For Real Estate projects in other Zones: support & advise Zone and Country legal counsels on Real Estate legal issues, review the legal structuration of the real estate projects, as well as the main legal documentation.
- Contribute to the implementation or revision of the Group's standard Real Estate contractual documentation and guidelines, participate in the animation of our legal community and in training programs for business teams.
- Participate in the management of Pre-litigation and litigation related to Real Estate activities.
Environment:
- Provide clear and pragmatic legal advice on environmental law,
- Contribute to the implementation of the Group environmental obligations
- Participate in the animation of our legal community and in training programs for business teams.
The skills that you will need to make an impact:
- Around 5 years of professional as international in-house legal counsel or in a law firm in Real Estate. An additional experience in Environmental law would be highly appreciated.
- Postgraduate degree in Law (preferably in Real Estate)
- Solid drafting skills & experience of contract negotiation & complex transactions
- Excellent command of French and English, both oral and written
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently within a multinational organization
- Strong communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills
- Rigor, organization and sense of confidentiality
Here's what sets us apart — and what you can expect from the journey with us.
- #CommunityImpact - We are business enablers empowering the organization using cutting-edge tools that unlock value and efficiency. We embrace all the challenges and opportunities presented by data, AI, global contracts and new regulations.
- #Growth – We have a thriving culture of learning. Connected daily with top management and business teams, we gain insights into the group. Personalized training ensures everyone builds the skills for the future.
- #Diversity – at L’Oréal, our teams are diverse as the billions of consumers we create for, we embrace difference of origins, cultures, life experiences and beliefs. We commit to fostering an inclusive environment where we celebrate differences.
- #Entrepreneurship – “Run it as your own business” is our mantra. We push boundaries as co-pilots, trusted business partners and drivers of transformation, thanks to our 360° view of L’Oréal’s global operations.
- #Purpose – As champions of sustainable finance and compliant business practices, we equip the Group to make informed choices that deliver measurably positive financial, environmental and social impacts.