Senior Legal Counsel - Distribution&Competition law, Libourne

Senior Legal Counsel - Distribution&Competition law Ceva is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join its Legal Department in Libourne as it modernizes legal processes, including advanced digitalization and automation.

Main responsibilities

Handle matters related to distribution law, competition law and commercial contracts, contributing to the review, structuring and securing of operational activities.

Secure distribution and commercial activities: review and validation of distribution schemes, drafting and negotiation of distribution agreements, handling issues related to restrictive trade practices, assessing competition risks (cartels, abuse of dominance, resale below cost, vertical restraints), and supporting teams in the operational application of competition rules.

Support business teams with the analysis and management of commercial, marketing, and industrial projects.

Draft, negotiate, and manage a wide variety of commercial agreements, including partnerships, service agreements, NDAs, and commercial terms.

Actively participate in the digital transformation program of the Legal Department: deployment of CLM tools, development of automated templates, use of legal AI.

Conduct legal monitoring (competition, distribution, commercial law) and contribute to compliance efforts.

Collaborate with entities across the WEMEA region, working closely with local and central teams.

Take part in transversal projects aimed at improving legal processes and enhancing digital capabilities within the organization.

Required qualifications

Master’s degree in Law (competition law, distribution law, commercial law).

At least 3 years of experience in an international environment or law firm, ideally in the pharmaceutical or healthcare sector.

Fluent English, spoken and written.

Digital skills

Strong interest in legal tech and digital tools.

Ability to understand workflows, processes and tools.

Comfortable with collaborative platforms (SharePoint, contract management tools, dashboards…).

Personal qualities

Strong legal rigor and analytical mindset.

Intellectual and technological curiosity.

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Ability to thrive in a fast‑changing environment.

We are looking for a high‑energy, impact‑driven profile, someone who pushes boundaries, seizes opportunities, and brings strong momentum to a rapidly evolving environment.

Join a dynamic team at the heart of an exciting transformation and help shape the future of the legal function at Ceva.

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.

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