Legal Counsel, Saint-Etienne

About Customs Support Group Customs Support Group (CSG) is Europe’s leading independent customs services provider. Founded in 1964, we operate in 14 European countries with 120+ offices and a team of 1,700+ customs professionals.

We help companies move goods across borders smoothly and compliantly, taking the pressure out of customs.

What we do : We support more than 60,000 clients and process over 20 million declaration lines each year. From day-to-day customs declarations to compliance, duty optimization and trade advice, we make cross-border trade easier and more predictable.

How we work:

We combine local customs expertise with modern digital tools to handle large volumes accurately and at speed. Our technology helps teams work smarter, reduces manual effort, and improves turnaround times. In markets like the UK, this already led to clear productivity gains.

Why it matter:

Customs rules are becoming more complex and mistakes are costly. Delays, compliance risks and unclear regulations can slow businesses down. CSG helps clients stay compliant, reduce risk and keep their supply chains moving.

Why Join Us

At CSG, you will be part of a growing international organization that is improving how customs work gets done.

You will:

Work with experienced customs professionals and technology teams

Gain exposure to international trade and complex supply chains

Contribute to services that have a real impact on global commerce

This is a chance to build a career in a stable but evolving industry, where expertise and good judgement still matter.

Purpose of the position We are looking for a proactive and business-oriented Legal Counsel to join our in-house legal team at CSG. This role will support the company’s operations by providing legal advice across a wide range of commercial, regulatory, and corporate matters, while partnering closely with internal stakeholders to enable business growth in a compliant and risk-aware manner.

Main Responsibilities

Provide legal advice and support to internal stakeholders on day-to-day business matters

Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide range of commercial contracts (e.g. customer agreements, vendor contracts, NDAs, framework agreements)

Support compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including corporate, commercial, and data protection regulations (e.g. GDPR, where applicable)

Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks, proposing practical and business-oriented solutions

Support corporate governance matters, including internal policies, procedures, and documentation

Cooperate with external legal advisors when required and manage external counsel relationships

Monitor legislative changes relevant to the company’s activities and advise on their impact

Support internal projects, transformations, and cross-functional initiatives from a legal perspective

Contribute to ongoing improvement of legal processes, templates, and knowledge sharing within CSG

What to Expect

The work is office based.

Fixed-term contract 3-6 months with possibility of extension.

The dress code is smart, but business-casual is acceptable in the office.

The working environment can be stressful, as much of the work is aimed at meeting tight delivery deadlines, although you will be supported by the team.

Requirements

Law degree required; full legal qualification/admission to practice is an advantage but not mandatory

Minimum 3–5 years of relevant professional experience in a legal, corporate governance, or company secretarial role, preferably in an in-house environment or a reputable law firm

Strong knowledge of commercial, contract, and corporate law, including corporate governance and company secretarial matters

Demonstrated experience supporting board matters, corporate housekeeping, director/shareholder resolutions, powers of attorney, and legal entity governance

Proven experience in contract drafting and review; negotiation experience is an advantage

Ability to balance legal risk with commercial objectives

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Fluent English (written and spoken); additional languages are an advantage

High attention to detail, integrity, and ability to work independently in a dynamic environment

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