Senior Legal Counsel - Dispute Resolution, Litigation and Risk Management

Senior Legal Counsel - Dispute Resolution, Litigation and Risk Management

Atos

Bezons, France

Role and Responsibilities

• Drive the management of the caseload in the litigation management system in collaboration with local counsel and review the accuracy the entries for high-risk cases.
• Track the evolution of provisions as part of the various reporting processes and liase with Finance on provisions.
• Coordinate with HR to ensure new cases are properly reported.
• Organize and prepare the quarterly reporting process (URD, High Risk Report)
• Concisely and accurately summarize case developments internally for audit, finance and insurance purposes.
• Keep abreast of legislative and regulatory changes relevant to dispute resolution.
• Contribute to the development of coherent global policies and best practices.
• Keep internal policy documents up to date.
• Provide trainings internally as needed on dispute resolution, clause drafting, document retention and other topics as determined by the Head of Dispute Resolution.
• Collaborate with the other departments on transversal initiatives such as legal technology and innovation and contract management.
• Support and contribute to other projects as determined by the Head of Dispute Resolution, Litigation and Risk Management

Required Skills and Experience

Professional and Technical Requirements:

• University degree in Law.
• 6 years’ work experience gained as in-house counsel or in a global or national law firm.
• Previous experience with civil/common contract law, negotiation, litigation, alternative dispute resolution, arbitration and dispute management.
• Demonstrable strong organizational and project management skills.
• Fluency in French and English (written and spoken); fluency in another language (German; Spanish or Cantonese) will be an advantage
• Demonstrable ability to work in a multicultural and international environment.
• Strong eye for business.

Personal Requirements:

• Highly energetic and willing to perform above and beyond .
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to influence without direct authority.
• Strong achievement, result oriented and proactive approach.
• Change management, problem solving and can-do attitude.
• Cooperative & cross functional approach.
• Able to work independently across multiple time zones

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