Legal Counsel – EMEA (Apprentice 12 months)
5 days ago
Rueil-Malmaison
📢 APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITY – APPRENTICE LEGAL COUNSEL – EMEA REGION 📍 Location: Rueil-Malmaison, France 📅 Duration: 1 year 🗓 Start date: September 2026 (or to be agreed) 🔎 Position Overview We are looking for a motivated Apprentice Legal Counsel to join our EMEA Legal Department. Based in Rueil-Malmaison, you will work closely with the Senior Legal Counsel – EMEA to support legal matters and associated processes across the EMEA region. You will take part in a variety of legal activities, including contract review and drafting, preliminary negotiations, document management, and legal follow-up. This role also offers exposure to business-related legal issues in areas such as data privacy, clinical studies, distributor relationships, and commercial operations. You will be fully involved in regional legal projects, providing meaningful contributions to the team. 🎯 Key Responsibilities Data Privacy: • Support GDPR and local data protection compliance efforts, • Assist with agreements involving Healthcare Organizations (HCO), Healthcare Professionals (HCP), and Contract Research Organizations (CRO), • Actively participate in internal legal projects initiated by the EMEA Legal Department 📌 Required Qualifications • Strong written and verbal communication skills, • Fluent English (spoken and written) is essential, • Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset, • Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities, • Proactive and responsive to business needs, • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams ✅ Desired Profile • Currently completing a Master 1 in Law, ideally with a specialization in healthcare law; commercial law, data privacy, or contract law also considered, • Any relevant educational or professional experience is a plus, • Knowledge of the medical device or pharmaceutical industry is advantageous, • Additional language skills, especially German or Italian, are a plus 🚀 Why Join Us? • Gain hands-on experience in an international legal environment, • Contribute to meaningful projects that impact the business, • Learn from experienced professionals in a supportive and dynamic team, • Develop legal and soft skills that will boost your future career 👤 Are you a curious and committed law student looking to gain real-world experience in a diverse, fast-paced legal environment? 📩 Apply now to join us for a challenging and rewarding apprenticeship year in Rueil-Malmaison! #LegalInternship #LegalApprenticeship #EMEALegal #ApprenticeCounsel #LegalJobs #DataPrivacy #HealthcareLaw #LifeSciencesLaw #LegalCareer #LawStudents #GDPRCompliance #LegalOpportunity #Apprenticeship2026