Over its 40 years of existence, L-Acoustics has emerged as the market leader in the pro audio technology industry. With yearly growth rates in the double digits, the company has been undergoing a deep transformation to adapt to the requirements of a mushrooming and global business.

In this context, we are building out our legal team adding a general expertise to support our continuous growth.

The Position

As Legal counsel – General lawyer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring conformity of the company’s day-to-day practice and assist operational in the various countries and markets they are responsible for.

Your responsibilities will include the following:

Contract partner

Review and negociation of various agreements (partnership, NDA, distribution, licences, etc…)

Legal advice for operational staff and management  

Drafting of templates contracts for various situations

Stay up to date with new legal requirements in the various countries where the company operates

Company secretary

Maintain the company statutory registers for subsidiaries worldwide.

Ensure timely updates and filings in trade registries as needed.

Coordinate and prepare necessary documentation for board meetings, including drafting Board/Shareholder materials.

Risk Management

Oversee and coordinate all business insurance policies, including budgeting, forecasting, and renewal processes.

Support in reviewing contracts with a specific emphasis on insurance clauses.

Lead communication with insurance brokers, ensure ongoing management of insurance policies and claims.

Real Estate

Conduct transactions in coordination with the Director of Real Estate to include new leases, renewals and amendments, subleases, early termination agreements, lease modifications, and negotiate purchase and sale agreements.

Experience, Skills and Educational Background

A strong academic background in civil and business law.

Have at least 5 years of progressively responsible experience practicing law, with a focus on contractual matters.

Demonstrate experience in handling corporate legal matters and contract negociation.

Showcase expertise in ensuring compliance with regulations (GDPR, Sapin II, etc…).

Proven track record in negotiating and drafting a wide range of contracts, for French commercial relationships or foreign ones.

Exhibit a strong understanding of risk assessment and mitigation strategies within a corporate and real estate context.

Ideally, have experience working in a multinational or matrix organizational setting.

Fluent in French and English

Personal Characteristics

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and external partners.

Exhibit a quick learning ability and adaptability to a fast-paced work environment.

Ability to manage several subjects in parallel, in a multicultural environment.

Flexibility to adapt to changing legal landscapes and work effectively in a dynamic corporate environment.

Uphold the highest ethical standards in legal practice, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.