Why Work at Lenovo
Description and Requirements
Lenovo is seeking a highly experienced and business-oriented Senior Legal Counsel to provide comprehensive legal support to its France operations while leading competition law compliance efforts across Europe. This is a full-time, Paris-based role (Rueil-Malmaison) within the EMEA Legal team, offering a hybrid work model and significant international exposure. The role is suited to a senior legal professional who combines strong commercial judgment with the ability to operate independently in a complex, fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive legal support to Lenovo’s France business across sales, services, and operational activities
- Advise on employment law, litigation, regulatory compliance, consumer law, and marketing practices
- Partner closely with senior leadership in France to support strategic initiatives and business decisions
- Deliver practical, risk-balanced legal advice aligned with commercial objectives
- Lead ethics and compliance activities locally, including guidance on internal policies and business conduct
- Act as regional subject matter expert for competition law across Europe, supporting EU compliance programs
- Design and deliver training on competition law, compliance, and regulatory requirements across EMEA
- Support regulatory inquiries, investigations, and engagement with authorities across relevant jurisdictions
Position Requirements
- Qualified lawyer in France with a recognized legal degree and bar admission
- Around 10–12 years of relevant legal experience, combining law firm and in-house roles
- Strong expertise in commercial, regulatory, employment, and/or competition (antitrust) law
- Experience in technology, consumer goods, or similarly regulated industries is advantageous
- Fluent French and English, both written and spoken (mandatory)
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, including engagement with senior leadership
- Proven ability to work autonomously and manage complex, multi-jurisdictional legal matters
- Pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset with strong business acumen and adaptability
What Lenovo Can Offer You
• Medical Insurance
• Pension/ Retirement Plan
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Lenovo and Motorola Product Discounts
• Internal E-learning Development Platform Available for Employees
• Employee Assistance Program, e.g. for health, legal & financial consultancy
• 75% reimbursement of the public transportation cost (Paris area - Rueil Malmaison)
• Profit share scheme