Legal Counsel – Energy Division

Alfa Laval

. Support the Welded and Circular Technologies and Cryogenic Technologies business units in the Energy Division .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeCourbevoie • FranceMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing legal risks and compliance within the Energy Division, with a strong focus on drafting and negotiating complex international commercial contracts, including EPC contracts. Proficient in advising on intellectual property rights, digital transformation, and corporate governance.

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In-House Counsel ExperienceContract Drafting And NegotiationIntellectual Property ManagementCompliance And Regulatory KnowledgeExcellent Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Contract DraftingNegotiationLitigationEPC ContractsCommercial ContractsIntellectual Property RightsRegulatory ComplianceDigital TransformationSoftware LicensingProduct Liability

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsCollaborationRisk ManagementEducation And Training

Certifications & Qualifications

Law Degree

Industry Keywords

Energy DivisionWelded TechnologiesCircular TechnologiesCryogenic TechnologiesFair CompetitionAnti-BriberyExport ControlSanctionsManufacturing PerspectiveInternational Setting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Welded and Circular Technologies and Cryogenic Technologies business units in the Energy Division
Ensure compliance, enable strategic growth, and manage business risks from a legal perspective
Identify and manage legal, commercial, and ethical business risks
Provide legal support for sales, distribution, development, intellectual property rights, product liability, regulatory requirements, claims, and litigations
Draft, review, and negotiate complex global supply, service, purchase contracts, bids, and EPC contracts
Support R&D workstreams and projects, including funding and intellectual property protection
Support compliance activities involving fair competition, anti-bribery and anti-corruption, export control, and sanctions
Advise on digital transformation, software licenses, connected products, and related contracts and risks
Cooperate with regional in-house legal counsels and central support functions
Improve related policies, processes, template agreements, and support tools
Educate business colleagues on commercial contracts, corporate governance, and compliance
Manage and coordinate disputes and litigations
Manage external legal advisors

Requirements

What you’ll need

Highly skilled qualified lawyer with a law degree from a reputable university within the EU
Minimum of 5 years’ experience as in-house counsel or attorney at a leading law firm in an international setting
Experience drafting, negotiating, and litigating international commercial contracts, including complex project contracts and Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contracts
Experience managing distribution and agent contracts
Familiarity with intellectual property matters, insurance requirements and clauses, and product liability regulation from a manufacturing perspective
Knowledge from relevant industries and applications
Work experience related to digital transformation, digital content, and software licensing is a merit
Excellent communication skills in English, verbally and in writing
Knowledge of French is a great advantage

Benefits

Comp & perks

Challenging role in an international team
Open and friendly work environment
Personal and professional development support through well-established people, processes, and opportunities