Kering Senior M&A Counsel
Kering — Senior M&A Counsel in Paris. Experienced corporate/M&A lawyer (8–10 years), CAPA required, fluent English, lead cross‑border transactions.
Overview
Kering is a global luxury group comprising a portfolio of maisons renowned for couture, ready-to-wear, leather goods, high jewelry, eyewear and beauty. The Group is recognized for a creative-led approach, strong brand stewardship and a commitment to sustainability and responsible growth. The Legal Department supports strategic corporate development and cross‑Maison initiatives across international markets.
Role & Responsibilities
- Act as lead legal counsel on cross‑border M&A, acquisitions, disposals, equity investments, joint ventures and restructurings.
- Coordinate transaction execution with internal stakeholders (M&A finance, real estate, innovation, tax, accounting and operational teams) and manage operational follow‑up.
- Draft, review and negotiate full transaction documentation including NDAs, letters of intent, term sheets, share purchase agreements, guarantees/indemnities, shareholders’ agreements, investment agreements and service contracts.
- Manage and supervise due diligence processes in collaboration with external advisors (law firms, financial and accounting counsel).
- Lead negotiations with counterparties and oversee signing, closing, interim periods and post‑closing integration and remediation matters.
- Monitor and manage representations, warranties and indemnity claims; supervise and coordinate external legal counsel activity and fees.
- Provide ongoing legal monitoring on M&A and contractual topics applicable to the Group’s operations.
Qualifications
- Master II in Business Law / DJCE and Certificat d’Aptitude à la Profession d’Avocat (CAPA).
- 8–10 years’ transactional experience in M&A and private equity, primarily acquired in an international law firm.
- Fluent business English, both written and oral.
- Proven ability to manage complex, high‑confidentiality cross‑border transactions under tight deadlines.
- Excellent drafting, analytical and synthesis skills; commercial mindset and ability to act as a business partner to internal stakeholders.
- Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated capacity to collaborate with senior executives, operational teams and external advisors in multicultural environments.
Skills
Experience
8–10 years of hands‑on experience in M&A and private equity transactions, principally gained at an international law firm, including responsibility for cross‑border deals, complex structuring and coordination with finance and tax teams.
Education
Master II in Business Law (or equivalent, e.g. DJCE) and Certificat d’Aptitude à la Profession d’Avocat (CAPA).
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France. Cerulean lists 3.348 open roles in Paris, including 49 posted recently. The broader Île-de-France area accounts for 3.762 active listings on Cerulean, 64 of which are new. In France as a whole, Cerulean currently features 4.319 open positions, with 78 posted this week.
Culture
Kering cultivates a creative, high‑performance environment where legal teams partner closely with business leaders across internationally recognised maisons. The Group places a strong emphasis on sustainability, inclusion and professional development, with a collaborative and multicultural workplace ethos.
About Cerulean
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