Paralegal EMENA

Position Title: Paralegal EMENA

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Requisition ID: 33622

We are passionate about potatoes and appetizers…and we’re even more passionate about our People!

McCain knows the importance that food plays in people's lives – the power it has to bring people, families and communities together. That is why our purpose is celebrating real connections through delicious, planet-friendly food. We do this by succeeding together with our teams, business, and community partners around the world because we know when we work and grow together, we succeed together. Be a part of our family…We are McCain!

Join McCain and be a key part of a high-performing legal team that values initiative, adaptability, and collaboration.

Job Purpose

As a Paralegal at McCain, you will play a crucial role in supporting our legal team, which serves multiple legal entities based in France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, and Poland. Working closely with a team of six legal professionals, you will provide essential assistance in various legal matters and initiatives, contributing to the success and compliance of our operations in the food industry.

Where you’ll work: Villeneuve d’Ascq, France

Report to: General Counsel EMENA

Key Responsibilities

1. Corporate Administration:
2. Maintain and manage corporate records for legal entities, including preparing board resolutions, annual reports, and compliance filings.
3. Ensure corporate governance documents and registries are regularly updated in compliance with European regulations.
4. Organize and document board meetings, shareholder meetings, and corporate events.
5. Assist in the preparation, review, and execution of legal documents, including agreements and corporate filings, ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations.
6. Project Management:
7. Coordinate and manage legal projects to meet deadlines and deliverables.
8. Act as a central contact point between legal counsel and internal departments, fostering effective communication and collaboration.
9. Oversee document management systems to ensure accessibility, accuracy, and compliance.
10. Support compliance efforts by monitoring regulatory changes and assisting with internal audits.
11. Manage budget allocation for legal expenses, including tracking expenditures, preparing reports, and supporting budget planning and forecasting.
12. Digital Tools and Systems Management:
13. Utilize advanced Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, Power BI) for documentation, analysis, and presentations.
14. Administer legal tech solutions such as contract lifecycle management systems, compliance tools, and governance platforms.
15. Adapt quickly to new technologies and improve processes using digital tools.
16. Cross-functional Collaboration:
17. Partner with finance, HR, and other departments to align legal processes with organizational objectives.

Your Profile

Education & Experience

1. Education: Bachelor’s degree in law, administration management, or a related field. A master’s degree is not essential but welcome.
2. Significant previous experience as a paralegal, legal assistant, or executive assistant, preferably in a corporate legal environment.
3. Knowledge of legal principles and procedures.

Key Skills & Competencies

1. Strong organizational and project management skills with an ability to handle multiple tasks effectively.
2. Detail-oriented and analytical, ensuring accuracy in handling legal and corporate documents.
3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in French or Dutch is a plus.
4. Proactive and solution-driven, thriving in a collaborative and multicultural team environment.
5. Technical Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Power BI, and legal management platforms (e.g., Diligent, iManage, or similar).

Other Requirements

1. Open-minded and adaptable to different cultures, with a European business mindset.
2. Self-motivated, proactive, and results oriented.
3. Willingness to travel as needed.

We Offer

1. Competitive salary and attractive benefits.
2. Support of the supervisor and team in professional adaptation.
3. Global career growth and learning opportunities.
4. Open and friendly colleagues.
5. Hybrid mode of work (3 days in the office).

Apply today!

More Information About McCain

McCain is a family company and the world market leader in the frozen potato products market, with 22,000 employees worldwide. McCain promotes values of integrity, authenticity, commitment and solidarity by being an agent of change in a context where the safety of all is paramount.

To achieve this, actions in favor of environmental protection have been put in place: sustainable agriculture, efficient use of resources, quality food and prosperous communities.

More information on our website https://www.mccain.com/

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace. As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger.

McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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Job Family: General & Administration

Location(s): FR - France : Nord : Villeneuve-d'Ascq

Company: McCain Alimentaire SAS