Function
Within a fast‑growing cooperative Group, you report to the Deputy CEO and lead the Group Legal & Compliance function.
Your mission is to secure global operations, support strategic decision‑making, protect R&D and IP assets, ensure full regulatory compliance, and drive a strong legal governance framework across all business activities.
Main Goal
1/ Legal leadership & governance
Define and deploy the Group’s legal strategy.
Lead and structure corporate and Business Line legal teams.
Optimize resources: budgets, external counsel, tools.
Promote a Group‑wide legal and compliance culture.
2/ Strategic counsel to top management
Advise the Executive Committee on governance, M&A, and strategic decisions.
Support and secure high‑stakes negotiations.
3/ External growth & partnerships
Lead legal aspects of M&A transactions: due diligence, structuring, negotiation, integration.
Manage coordination with specialized external law firms.
4/ Intellectual property & innovation security
Define and implement the IP strategy (patents, trademarks, licensing).
Manage R&D agreements, technology partnerships, and IP litigation.
Protect and develop the Group’s innovation assets.
5/ Compliance, risk management & litigation
Lead global compliance programs (anti‑corruption, GDPR, competition).
Map, assess, and mitigate legal risks across all activities.
Supervise audits, whistleblowing processes, and all litigation matters.
What we expect of you
Education : Master’s degree in Law (International / Business Law or an equivalent).
Experience : 15–20 years of experience, including. 10 years as Head of Legal in an international environment.
Strong expertise in compliance, M&A, governance and Intellectual Property.
Skills & attributes
Strong leadership with ability to unite multicultural teams.
High analytical and decision‑making capabilities.
Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills.
Strong ethics, confidentiality, integrity.
Languages : Fluent in French and English.
Your benefits and working environment
- A strategic leadership role within a global, cooperative and innovative Group.
- A collaborative and multicultural environment committed to sustainable agriculture.
If you want to join a dynamic company with strong growth ambitions, join us!
Recruitment process
- Pre-selection with the Talent Acquisition team.
- Interview with your future manager, the Deputy CEO of the Limagrain Group, and the Group HR Director.
- Evaluation and interview with Talent Management (Assessment).
- Final interview potentially with the CEO of the Limagrain Group.
The Limagrain Group is an employer that respects diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds.