For over 100 years, we’ve been by your side, all across France!

At Danone, we believe growth is something to be savored. That’s why our 26 brands are part of the everyday lives of French consumers, offering delicious products that bring enjoyment while taking care of oneself and loved ones. With more than 8,000 Danoners across 13 production sites, 7 warehouses, 3 headquarters and an R&D center, Danone continuously works on developing and enhancing iconic products found in your kitchens, supermarkets, restaurants, cafés, as well as in healthcare facilities and pharmacies. Certified B Corp and Happy Trainees, Danone does not aim to be the best company in the world, but a better company for the world. We strive to offer the very best to both our consumers and our people.

Main responsabilities : 

• Provide expert and legal advice and support to the R&I teams dedicated to QFS on projects, always ensuring aligned wow with R&I Legal.
• Draft, negotiate and validate service, collaboration, research, development and partnership agreements.
• Liaise with the business and third parties to ensure compliance with external laws and internal regulations as applicable, always securing full application of Danone social and sustainability principles, ethical code of business conduct of Danone and Compliance rules (HCS Directive, Code of Conduct, GDPR internal policies…).
• Contribute to the team to guard the Contract Policy.
• Engage with procurement teams on purchase of goods and services for R&I QFS.
• Provide support to R&I teams (locally and cross border) in R&I related projects that are not directly or solely linked to QFS

Key deliverables :

• Deliver draft agreements linked to QFS & R&I projects and drive them to execution.
• In collaboration with the rest of R&I Legal team, ensure compliance and other company policies are met and animated
• Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations in all activities where personal data is involved
• Actively contribute as a team member in specific projects led by the Legal Department or where the Legal Department is part
• Timely escalate risks where relevant

Main interaction (global/ local) :

• Become a solid business partner for the R&I QFS teams
• Actively interact and involve other functions where needed to achieve results (C&P, Finance, HR…)
• Work together with the C&P team in all matters linked to purchase of goods and services of R&I QFS
• Interact with global teams such as Corporate Compliance, Data Privacy, Regulatory Teams… and ensure alignment in the wow
• Interact proactively with global legal R&I team, global Regulatory teams, IP and Patents teams where needed.

The criteria below remain indicative. A candidate who has a different combination of experience and skills could also be considered.   

• Education: University Law degree (Master)
• Deep knowledge in contract drafting and negotiation
• General knowledge on compliance matters, intellectual property and patents
• Ideally: expertise in quality & food safety related topics
• Critical skills: eye to detail, proactive, flexible, ability to identify issues and to timely escalate them, solution oriented, ability to handle multiple projects at once.
• Specific expertise: legal counsel, quality and food safety, R&I.
• Languages: English fluent, French preferred.
• Location of the vacancy: Paris Saclay or Utrecht.

We are proud to promote diversity and equal opportunities within our teams. We believe that our differences make us stronger, and that an inclusive work environment supports our growth as a company, as teams, and as individuals. We therefore welcome all applications* while fostering an inclusive culture where everyone can feel they belong.

We have also chosen to remove inclusive writing from our job descriptions, as its complexity can create barriers for individuals with cognitive disabilities, including dyslexia, dysphasia or apraxia.

*All applications will be considered regardless of origin, background, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other characteristic.

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Our four core values "HOPE": HUMANISM, OPENNESS, CLOSENESS and ENTHUSIASM serve as our compass.

Every day, you will make decisions that impact our economic and societal performance, as well as our ability to achieve our ambitions.

At Danone, you can just be yourself. We are convinced that it is up to YOU to define how you work, develop and progress.

With us, you will work in a challenging, authentic, and caring environment.

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