Groupe Les Échos-Le Parisien Legal Manager

Paris • France

Thursday, May 15, 2025

The Groupe Les Echos Le Parisien, a media subsidiary of LVMH, is a leading entity in the French media landscape, reaching 25 million French citizens monthly. With a workforce of 1,600, including 700 journalists, the group is renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation. It operates across various sectors, including economic press, general daily press, financial information, arts and culture, and event management. The group is dedicated to fostering a responsible society through informed and engaged citizenship.

1. Analyze, review, and negotiate diverse contracts and commitments in both French and English, including commercial, IT, integration, maintenance, technical assistance, intellectual property, rights transfer, industrial contracts, tenders, confidentiality agreements, and content syndication.
2. Negotiate autonomously with industry and IT leaders and other service providers involved in the transformation of Le Parisien.
3. Manage litigation or pre-litigation related to press content publication, including privacy, defamation, and presumption of innocence issues.
4. Handle commercial and industrial litigation or pre-litigation.
5. Coordinate with the Data Protection team on personal data issues related to IT projects, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
6. Actively participate in the Ethics and Compliance unit.
7. Conduct legislative and regulatory monitoring and participate in the public affairs unit alongside the group's Presidency.
8. Analyze contexts, draft language elements, and prepare summary notes on legislative, regulatory, and structural dossiers for the group.

1. Holder of CAPA with a Master's degree (Master 2) in Business Law and/or Contract Law, Communication Law, or a dual curriculum (Science Po).
2. Fluency in written and spoken English and proficiency in common office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
3. Advanced skills in contract negotiation and drafting, with the ability to develop effective negotiation strategies.

1. Advanced contract negotiation and drafting skills.
2. Ability to quickly learn business requirements, assess risks, and propose creative, business-oriented solutions.
3. Strong analytical and communication skills.

A minimum of 10 years of experience in a law firm or corporate legal department is required.

Master's degree in Business Law, Contract Law, or Communication Law.

The group promotes diversity and inclusion, actively supporting the employment of individuals with disabilities, and is committed to fostering a responsible society.

Groupe Les Echos Le Parisien is an innovative and evolving organization that values quality, innovation, and responsibility. It is committed to diversity and inclusion, striving for a more responsible society through informed and engaged citizenship.