Legal Counsel France & Benelux

Key Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for legal matters in the region covering France, Belgium, Netherlands and Luxemburg.
• Provide legal advice and day-to-day support to the commercial and other functional teams, in close coordination with the Legal Director Europe for strategic issues.
• Anticipate and address legal, business and ethical issues.
• Support the organization in public affairs activities and litigation.
• Work closely with the local HR Department on general employment issues or other issues common to HR and Legal.
• Plan and deliver training programs including interactions with HCPs, competition law, etc.
• Manage relationships with external counsels.
• Contribute to establishing and implementing the legal strategy with the Legal Director Europe and work closely with the rest of the EMEA Legal Department and the Global Compliance and Data Privacy Team to create, develop, implement and maintain a risk-based compliance program with consistent and effective European policies and procedure, that also reflect domestic laws, regulations and culture. 
• Advise and keep the Legal Director Europe updated on business management of critical projects in a timely manner and assist in reviewing all matters relating to compliance and financial reporting as appropriate.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• 5+ years minimum post-bar experience, ideally gained in both a law firm and in-house environment. 
• Experience within medical device sector or wider pharmaceutical, biotechnology or life sciences sectors; exposure to competition law, data privacy and compliance preferred.
• Strong drafting skills. 
• Fluent in both spoken and written French and English, third European language (Dutch, German, Italian or Spanish) welcomed.

• Highly motivated and enthusiastic individual with demonstrated initiative, adaptability and integrity.
• Enjoy working in an international, challenging, fast paced and dynamic workplace.
• Solid business acumen and thoughtful, sensitive and persuasive interpersonal skills. 
• Result-driven, collaborative, focused, excellent in multitasking, flexible and willing to learn and adapt to a continuously changing legal environment. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with a broad audience including medical, legal and highly specialized technical individuals, with strong but diplomatic presence.
• Experience in handling a high volume of activity involving multiple and often complex projects simultaneously, and ability to deal positively when working within tight time pressure and demanding clients.
• Keeps abreast of changes in laws and regulations that may affect the French BeNeLux region and/or Align operations.
• Identifies unmet needs and future challenges and proactively proposes strategies to optimize outcomes for Align in the Area.
• Impeccable business and risk management judgment and ethics.
• Confident team player and ability to develop relationships and networks at all levels.
• Experience of working with major US domiciled corporations and multicultural teams preferred.

About
Your growth and well-being:At Align, every smile matters. We’re committed to helping you thrive by supporting the health, growth, and well-being of our team members through a variety of tools and programs. While specific offerings may vary by location and role, Align employees can typically expect:Health and well-being programs to keep you thriving in both body and mind.Employee-exclusive discounts on Invisalign products.Learning opportunities through online learning resources and support for your individual development plans.Inclusive, global workplace that fosters collaboration, recognition and belonging.Country and/or role specific details will be shared with you by your recruiter during the interview process. Discover Align:We are a global community of game-changers and smart team players, united by our belief in the power of a smile. Our dynamic team of exceptional employees is dedicated to transforming the industry and creating extraordinary outcomes every day.Align’s core values of agility, customer, and accountability are more than words to work by, they are words we live by. The actions we take every day speak to who we are as a company and our focus on being truly impactful. We celebrate our differences, and the many ways we support one another— ultimately creating a more inclusive organization and world as we continue transforming smiles and changing lives.We foster a culture where thinking differently and seeking new experiences are not just encouraged but celebrated. With the Align Mindset, we empower each other, ensuring every voice is heard and valued in an inclusive environment that inspires creativity and collaboration.At Align, we believe in the power of a smile, and we know that every smile is as unique as our employees. As we grow, we are committed to building a workforce rich in diverse cultural backgrounds and life experiences, fostering a culture of open-mindedness and compassion. We live our company values by promoting healthy people and healthy communities, all with the intent of changing millions of lives, one unique smile at a time. As part of our commitment to innovation, Align Technology includes exocad and Cubicure, companies that enhance our offerings and extend our impact to industry transformation.Eager to learn how we embrace our global differences and nurture employee well-being? Explore Align's culture here!Want to discover more about exocad and Cubicure? Click on their names for additional information.