Legal & Compliance Manager - Head Office (F/M)

Join a global leader in maritime classification and certification.

Your career is about more than building a CV – it's a chance to LeaveYourMark.

Joining Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore means becoming part of a key player in maritime classification and certification. With decades of expertise, we support innovation and transformation across the sector by ensuring the safety, performance, and sustainability of ships, offshore infrastructures, and maritime equipment.

Our mission? To contribute to a safer and more environmentally responsible maritime world by providing our technical expertise and commitment to our clients and partners worldwide.

Put your legal and compliance expertise at the service of a rapidly evolving industry and actively contribute to a safer and more sustainable maritime world.

Lead the Legal & Compliance Strategy of an International Organization

Are you looking to play a central role in steering legal, contractual, and compliance matters for an international division undergoing major transformation?

Join the Legal & Compliance team at Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Head Office, based in Courbevoie (La Défense), and become the strategic reference point for all legal and compliance issues across the M&O Product Line.

Reporting directly to the M&O VP Legal & Compliance (General Counsel and Compliance Officer), you will lead all legal and compliance activities at the Head Office, working closely with regional teams, subsidiaries, and the Group Legal & Compliance Department.

Your Main Responsibilities

Legal and Contractual Management

• Lead all legal matters in compliance with BV policies and external regulations
• Coordinate and manage the Head Office Legal & Compliance team
• Review and validate all contracts involving the M&O Head Office (NDAs, research agreements, service agreements, supplier agreements, framework agreements)
• Manage major claims and litigations for the M&O Product Line

Compliance and Ethics

• Drive the implementation of BV Group Ethics & Compliance Policies across M&O: due diligence campaigns, compliance declarations, internal investigations, anti-corruption risk mapping, compliance training
• Develop Ethics & Compliance culture awareness across the M&O Product Line
• Act as GDPR Ambassador for M&O and ensure compliance of all digital projects with GDPR regulations

Strategic Operations and Governance

• Lead major M&A projects as Project Lead for the legal stream
• Support M&O Strategy and Finance teams on acquisition operations
• Manage corporate records and legal formalities
• Coordinate relationships with the BV Group Legal Department on M&O corporate matters

Support and Development

• Provide legal and compliance guidance to Head Office and regional teams
• Organize Legal & Compliance awareness sessions and training
• Support M&O Regional teams on local claims, litigations, and international trade sanctions matters
• Contribute to continuous improvement of legal and compliance processes

Your strengths to succeed

Education and Experience

• Master's degree in Law or equivalent (J.D.)
• Minimum 7 years of experience in a senior legal role within a multinational, service-oriented organization
• Extensive experience in corporate and commercial law, compliance, and complex contract negotiation
• Proven experience in leading M&A operations and strategic initiatives
• Full comprehension of external regulatory and geopolitical influences on corporations

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of international trade regulations, including sanctions, export control, and embargoes
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement legal strategies aligned with business objectives
• Strong understanding of Legal & Compliance reporting and forecasting processes
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Personal Qualities

• Proven leadership and influencing skills in a matrix organization
• High degree of professional ethics and integrity
• Excellent communication, networking, and influencing skills
• Autonomy, proactivity, and accountability
• Capacity to handle complex issues with multiple stakeholders

Languages

• Fluency in English (written and spoken) – essential for interacting with the international network
• Fluency in French (written and spoken)

Mobility

Willingness and ability to travel as needed in France, Europe, and internationally

Why Choose Bureau Veritas?

By joining our teams, you will participate in varied, enriching, and stimulating international projects. You will be at the heart of initiatives undertaken to protect the environment and maritime safety.

We support our talents throughout their careers through continuous technical training and ongoing professional development, ensuring they remain at the forefront of emerging technologies and best practices.

Convinced that diversity is a strength, we are committed to providing an inclusive and equitable work environment where everyone can contribute fully to our collective success. We promote gender equality between women and men and support the integration, access, and retention of people with disabilities in employment.

Ready to take on this exciting challenge?  Join us to shaping a better maritime world!