Description de poste

Vous êtes un élément important de notre avenir. Nous espérons que nous ferons également partie de votre avenir ! Chez B. Braun, nous protégeons et améliorons la santé des personnes dans le monde. Vous soutenez cette vision, grâce à votre expertise et votre engagement en faveur de l'innovation, de l'efficacité et la durabilité comme valeurs. C'est pourquoi nous souhaitons continuer à développer notre entreprise avec vous. En pensant à votre avenir, nous contribuons ensemble aux soins de santé dans le monde entier, avec confiance, transparence et reconnaissance. C'est cela le partage de l'expertise.
Legal Counsel - Western Europe (H/F)
Société:  B Braun Medical France
Site de l’emploi:  Saint Cloud, Hauts de Seine, France
Domaine de compétence:  Juridique
Méthode de travail:  Hybride
ID de la demande:  9098

 

You are essential to our future. We hope to be essential to yours. At B. Braun, we protect and improve the health of people around the world. By joining us, you contribute your expertise and uphold our values of innovation, efficiency, and sustainability. Together, we advance healthcare with trust, transparency, and recognition. This is Sharing Expertise.

 

About B. Braun

B. Braun is one of the world’s leading providers of healthcare solutions. With approximately 64,000 employees worldwide, the company operates in 64 countries and continues to grow while advancing healthcare technologies and services.
We combine global expertise with strong local presence to deliver safe, sustainable, and high‑quality medical products and services.

 

Position Overview

As part of the Western Europe Legal Department, the Legal Counsel supports strategic and operational activities across several jurisdictions, providing practical legal guidance to management and business teams.
Based in Saint‑Cloud (Paris area), you will oversee a multi‑country perimeter including the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Nordics, Belgium, and the Netherlands, acting as a trusted partner to the business while balancing compliance, risk management, and operational efficiency.
This role is ideal for a business‑minded legal professional who thrives in an international, fast‑paced environment.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide business‑oriented legal advice on commercial, corporate, and regulatory matters across Western European markets.

  • Support strategic initiatives including innovation projects, organizational changes, and new business model integrations.

  • Draft, negotiate, and review complex commercial agreements (distribution, supply, partnership, digital solutions, etc.).

  • Advise on cross‑border transactions, M&A topics, and strategic collaborations.

  • Ensure compliance with UK and EU legal frameworks.

  • Support corporate governance processes: draft board/shareholder resolutions, maintain statutory records, ensure required filings.

  • Monitor and analyze legislative and regulatory developments impacting the region.

  • Manage disputes, litigation, and regulatory investigations in collaboration with external legal counsels.

  • Develop mitigation strategies to reduce legal exposure across the region.

  • Contribute to the digital transformation of legal operations (CLM tools, workflows, e‑signature, AI‑supported legal processes).

  • Prepare monthly reports for the Head of Legal Western Europe.

  • Promote legal awareness by developing and delivering internal training and communication initiatives.

  • Support business teams in informed, compliant decision‑making.

 

Perimeter

Region: Western Europe (UK, Ireland, Nordics, Belgium, Netherlands)
Location: Saint‑Cloud (France), with regular travel across the region.

 

Qualifications, Experience & Skills

  • Qualified lawyer admitted to practice in the UK or another European jurisdiction (UK‑qualified Solicitor is a plus, and dual qualification is a strong asset)

  • Minimum 5 years of post‑qualification experience, ideally in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, or similarly regulated industries.

  • Proven experience managing international legal matters and cross‑border transactions.

  • Strong understanding of UK and EU regulatory frameworks.

  • Full professional proficiency in English and the ability to communicate effectively in French (additional european languages are a strong advantage).

  • Excellent drafting and negotiation skills, with a pragmatic and business‑oriented mindset.

  • Ability to operate independently, manage multiple jurisdictions, and work in a fast‑paced environment.

  • Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to partner with stakeholders at all levels.

  • Integrity, adaptability, and a commitment to delivering high‑quality legal support.

 

Join Us

If you want to contribute to a company committed to improving patient care while operating in a dynamic, international environment, then join our motivated and forward‑thinking team. Let’s shape the future of healthcare together.
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