Senior Corporate Counsel

Job description

The Senior Corporate Counsel is in charge of handling corporate legal matters by providing her expertise and advice in respect of local and Group-wide projects lead by the parent entity or its subsidiary Valneva France SAS, particularly in the fields of securities and corporate law. Notably, she ensures that the company’s reports, filings, shareholder meetings and long-term incentive plans comply with the requirements of European and French corporate and securities law and with the Company’s objectives. The Senior Corporate Counsel also ensures that Valneva France SAS receives appropriate legal advice in its day-to-day business. When fulfilling her missions, the Senior Corporate Counsel advises colleagues and the organization on appropriate legal action to be taken, and coordinates with relevant stakeholders, both internally (across functions) and externally (in particular, service providers, outside counsels). The incumbent supervises the Legal Counsel and the Senior Legal Assistant, who contribute to the projects as may be required. Corporate matters: + Ensure the timely drafting and filing of the Universal Registration Document and other corporate reports in compliance with appl...