Commercial Counsel - Legal – Commercial and Procurement Europe & North Africa

Company Description

Why work for Accor?

Become part of the Accor Group, a dynamic network encompassing more than 45 brands, 5,500 hotels, 10.000 restaurants and vibrant lifestyle destinations. Here, your individuality is celebrated and your potential for growth is limitless. Every step you take influences not only the experiences of our guests and colleagues but also makes a meaningful difference to our planet, helping us lead the way in responsible hospitality. Embrace your role as a Heartist® and let your passion drive you into a world full of energy and purpose.

Job Description

As Commercial Counsel within the Legal Commercial and Procurement team, you will play a vital role in negotiating and managing commercial agreements that support Accor’s premium, midscale and economy hotels. Reporting to the Director Legal Counsel Procurement ENA, you will work cross-functionally with procurement, sales, marketing, IT and more, ensuring contracts are executed in compliance with applicable laws and aligned with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial and procurement contracts including sales, marketing, digital, loyalty and service agreements.
• Provide independent legal advice to multiple internal departments across Europe and North Africa.
• Manage legal correspondence and coordinate with external legal counsel when necessary.
• Monitor regulatory and legislative changes and advise the business accordingly.
• Support the development and sharing of legal know-how by producing and maintaining template agreements.
• Collaborate effectively within a multicultural and multidisciplinary team environment.
• Maintain high standards of legal work and sound judgment while working independently.

Qualifications

• Law degree or equivalent Legal Executive qualification.
• Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience in commercial or technology transactional law, ideally with both law firm and in-house exposure.
• Strong expertise in commercial law with specific experience in procurement, sales, marketing, digital and e-commerce agreements.
• Fluent in English and French (business level); additional language skills are a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills.
• Solution-oriented mindset with strong business acumen and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working independently and in cross-cultural teams.

Additional Information

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package in line with experience.
• Hybrid working conditions allowing flexibility and collaboration.
• Opportunity to be part of an international legal team supporting a major global player.
• Access to Accor’s Heartist program with exclusive employee benefits and offers worldwide.
• A dynamic and innovative working environment with opportunities for personal and professional development.

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