Legal Counsel - Fuels Europe (Risk & Compliance Focus)

Legal Counsel – Fuels Europe (Risk & Compliance Focus)

Location: Europe (flexible)
Reports to: General Counsel – Fuels
Functional reporting: Regional VP, Europe

About the Role

Bureau Veritas Fuels is seeking a commercially driven Legal Counsel to provide strategic legal advisory, risk management, and compliance oversight across our European operations. You will be a trusted legal partner to the Fuels Division, delivering pragmatic solutions in a fast-paced, international environment while supporting day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives.

This role combines legal expertise with business acumen, requiring strong judgment, responsiveness, and the ability to navigate complex, multi-jurisdictional challenges.

Key Responsibilities

Legal Advisory & Business Support

• Provide clear, practical legal advice to the Fuels Division across Europe
• Support day-to-day operations, commercial activities, and strategic initiatives
• Function as a key legal partner to management and operational teams

Contracts & Transactions

• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements
• Support bids, tenders, and contractual risk assessments
• Ensure appropriate use and application of Group Terms & Conditions

Risk Management & Governance

• Identify, assess, and manage legal risks across the business
• Ensure compliance with international sanctions, trade controls, and related regulatory requirements
• Support corporate governance, company law compliance, and internal policies
• Ensure appropriate legal structures, authorities, and approvals are in place

Compliance & Ethics

• Oversee and support compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and Group policies
• Promote and monitor adherence to the Bureau Veritas Code of Ethics
• Support investigations and reporting of compliance matters
• Deliver training and guidance across the region

Claims & Disputes

• Manage and advise on claims, disputes, and incident-related matters
• Coordinate with external counsel where required

Cross-functional & Regional Support

• Collaborate closely with Finance, HR, Credit, Compliance, and Operations
• Liaise with other Group legal teams and regional stakeholders
• Support broader Group initiatives including restructuring, M&A, and legal projects

Candidate Profile

Required Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer, admitted to practice in a relevant authority
• 5–7+ years' experience in a law firm or international company
• Strong experience in commercial contracts and legal risk management
• Ability to provide pragmatic, business-oriented legal advice
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Fluent in English

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to compliance frameworks (sanctions, anti-corruption, regulatory frameworks)
• Experience in international or multi-jurisdictional legal environments
• Additional European languages

What We Offer

Bureau Veritas is a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification. We offer a dynamic, collaborative environment where your legal expertise directly impacts our business success across Europe.