Legal Counsel Fuels Europe (Risk & Compliance Focus)

Legal Counsel Fuels Europe (Risk & Compliance Focus)

Location:Europe (flexible)
Reports to:General Counsel Fuels
Functional reporting:Regional VP Europe

About the Role

Bureau Veritas Fuels is seeking a commercially drivenLegal Counselto provide strategic legal advisory risk management and compliance oversight across our European operations. You will be a trusted legal partner to the Fuels Division delivering pragmatic solutions in a fast-paced international environment while supporting day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives.

This role combines legal expertise with business acumen requiring strong judgment responsiveness and the ability to navigate complex multi-jurisdictional challenges.

Key Responsibilities

Legal Advisory & Business Support

• Provide clear practical legal advice to the Fuels Division across Europe
• Support day-to-day operations commercial activities and strategic initiatives
• Function as a key legal partner to management and operational teams

Contracts & Transactions

• Draft review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements
• Support bids tenders and contractual risk assessments
• Ensure appropriate use and application of Group Terms & Conditions

Risk Management & Governance

• Identify assess and manage legal risks across the business
• Ensure compliance with international sanctions trade controls and related regulatory requirements
• Support corporate governance company law compliance and internal policies
• Ensure appropriate legal structures authorities and approvals are in place

Compliance & Ethics

• Oversee and support compliance with applicable laws regulations and Group policies
• Promote and monitor adherence to the Bureau Veritas Code of Ethics
• Support investigations and reporting of compliance matters
• Deliver training and guidance across the region

Claims & Disputes

• Manage and advise on claims disputes and incident-related matters
• Coordinate with external counsel where required

Cross-functional & Regional Support

• Collaborate closely with Finance HR Credit Compliance and Operations
• Liaise with other Group legal teams and regional stakeholders
• Support broader Group initiatives including restructuring M&A and legal projects

Candidate Profile

Required Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer admitted to practice in a relevant authority
• 57 years experience in a law firm or international company
• Strong experience in commercial contracts and legal risk management
• Ability to provide pragmatic business-oriented legal advice
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Fluent in English

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to compliance frameworks (sanctions anti-corruption regulatory frameworks)
• Experience in international or multi-jurisdictional legal environments
• Additional European languages

What We Offer

Bureau Veritas is a global leader in testing inspection and certification. We offer a dynamic collaborative environment where your legal expertise directly impacts our business success across Europe.

Gross annual salary range : 70 000 Euro - 100 000 Euro