Paralegal

Paralegal
Regio: Villeneuve-D'Ascq (France)
Vereiste ervaring: 2 jaar
Werkomgeving: Onderneming
Ref: LexGO15/07
Contract: Onbepaalde duur (Voltijds)

Bedrijfsomschrijving

McCain is a family company and the world market leader in the frozen potato productsmarket, with 22,000 employees worldwide. McCain promotes values of integrity, authenticity, commitment and solidarity by being an agent of change in a context where the safety of all is paramount.

McCain Foods is a values-driven company. Their values are integral to their culture, helping to shape how they operate, how they work together and the choices they make. They are a big part of what makes them unique.


What’s in it for you?

  • The opportunity to work in a challenging but very rewarding international environment;
  • The ability to work in a dynamic team of legal counsels who value team atmosphere;
  • Be part of a company that cares about your life, your success, and provides you with opportunities to make an impact that matters;
  • A competitive renumeration package;
  • A great working space in Villeneuve d’Ascq while also providing the flexibility to work from home and/or the various other offices of McCain;

What your future may hold

As a Paralegal you will play a crucial role in supporting McCain’s legal team, which serves multiple legal entities based in France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany and Poland. You will work closely with a team of seven legal professionals and report to the General Counsel.

Your tasks will include:

  • Assist in the preparation, review and execution of legal documents;
  • Support the legal team in managing corporate governance matters, including the preparation of board resolutions, meeting minutes and corporate filings for entities across multiple jurisdictions;
  • Coordinate with external lawyers and other advisor to facilitate legal transactions, litigation matters, IP portfolio and regulatory filings;
  • Assist in the maintenance and organization of legal documentation and databases and assist in the development and implementation of new legal operations tools;
  • Provide administrative support to the legal team: budget allocation for legal expenses, schedule meetings, logistics management, coordinate follow-up actions from meetings,…

Your skillset

  • A bachelor’s degree in law or a related field;
  • A previous experience as a paralegal or legal assistant, preferably in an international environment;
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Dutch and English, proficiency in additional languages, such as French, is a plus;
  • Proficiency in legal research tools and Microsoft Office;
  • Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities;
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-pace environment;

Interested?

Apply immediately via the website or contact Clara Creve for more information.
Contact Clara by mail: clara.creve@youconnect.be or call +32 496 78 48 03.

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