Publiée 31 juillet 2026
Junior Legal Counsel
ArcelorMittal
Saint-Denis, Île-de-France 93200, France
CDI
Job Description
Key responsibilities:
1. Legal Support & Advisory
2. Contracts & Commercial Matters
3. Corporate & Project Support
4. Compliance & Risk Management
5. Knowledge Sharing & Team Contribution
Experience :
Education :
Competencies :
Working Environment:
Value Proposition:
About Us
ArcelorMittal is the world's leading steel and mining company, with a presence in 60 countries and primary steelmaking facilities in 15 countries. Our material is part of the fabric of life. What we produce makes a difference - to individuals, communities, businesses and society. At ArcelorMittal, the safety, health, and wellbeing of our employees are our top priorities. We believe that every accident is avoidable, and it is essential for every employee, from the shop floor to the management committee, to hold this belief.
Our purpose is to produce ever smarter steels that have a positive benefit for people and planet. Steels made using innovative processes which use less energy, emit significantly less carbon and reduce costs. Steels that are cleaner, stronger and reusable. Steels for electric vehicles and renewable energy infrastructure that will support societies as they transform through this century. With steel at our core, our inventive people and an entrepreneurial culture at heart, we will support the world in making that change. This is what we believe it takes to be the steel company of the future.
About the Team
The Group Legal and Compliance team of ArcelorMittal is responsible for legal service and support to the business focusing on areas of expertise such as: business development, joint ventures and partnerships, disputes and litigation, competition law, International Trade, Funding, Environment, Climate Change, Health & Safety, corporate issues generally, corporate governance, compliance and data-protection, commercial contracts, labor law, intellectual property and trade secrets, finance. The mission of the ArcelorMittal Legal, Compliance and Company Secretarial Function is to add value to the organization by providing proactive, strategic, effective and efficient advice and to assist in identification and management of legal, regulatory and governance risks and opportunities.
Key responsibilities:
1. Legal Support & Advisory
- Provide legal support to business stakeholders on day-to-day legal matters.
- Assist in delivering clear, practical legal advice under the supervision of senior team members.
- Support the identification and assessment of legal risks, escalating when appropriate.
2. Contracts & Commercial Matters
- Draft, review, and negotiate standard and moderately complex contracts, including commercial agreements and industrial and service contracts.
- Support contract management and ensure alignment with company policies.
3. Corporate & Project Support
- Assist in corporate legal matters, including company law compliance and governance documentation.
- Support legal workstreams on projects and transactions (e.g., partnerships, restructurings, JV), under supervision.
4. Compliance & Risk Management
- Contribute to ensuring compliance with legal and internal policies.
- Participate in legal risk assessments and documentation.
- Support implementation of legal processes and tools.
5. Knowledge Sharing & Team Contribution
- Contribute to the preparation of legal training materials for business stakeholders.
- Collaborate with the France Legal team and Group Legal on shared initiatives.
- Build knowledge across multiple legal domains relevant to the business.
Experience :
- Approximately 2-6 years' experience in commercial and/or corporate law
- Experience in a law firm or international company
- Exposure to contract drafting and transactional support
Education :
- Master's degree in Law (French university preferred)
- French Bar qualification or equivalent is an advantage
Competencies :
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to deliver clear and structured legal work
- Good organizational and time management skills
- Collaborative mindset and willingness to learn
- Attention to detail and risk awareness
- Fluent in French and English
Working Environment:
- Based in St. Denis with occasional travel within France and Europe,
- Exposure to a diverse range of legal topics within an international industrial environment.
Value Proposition:
- Opportunity to build broad legal expertise across commercial and corporate law
- Exposure to complex industrial business environments
- Strong development opportunities within an international legal function
About Us
ArcelorMittal is the world's leading steel and mining company, with a presence in 60 countries and primary steelmaking facilities in 15 countries. Our material is part of the fabric of life. What we produce makes a difference - to individuals, communities, businesses and society. At ArcelorMittal, the safety, health, and wellbeing of our employees are our top priorities. We believe that every accident is avoidable, and it is essential for every employee, from the shop floor to the management committee, to hold this belief.
Our purpose is to produce ever smarter steels that have a positive benefit for people and planet. Steels made using innovative processes which use less energy, emit significantly less carbon and reduce costs. Steels that are cleaner, stronger and reusable. Steels for electric vehicles and renewable energy infrastructure that will support societies as they transform through this century. With steel at our core, our inventive people and an entrepreneurial culture at heart, we will support the world in making that change. This is what we believe it takes to be the steel company of the future.
About the Team
The Group Legal and Compliance team of ArcelorMittal is responsible for legal service and support to the business focusing on areas of expertise such as: business development, joint ventures and partnerships, disputes and litigation, competition law, International Trade, Funding, Environment, Climate Change, Health & Safety, corporate issues generally, corporate governance, compliance and data-protection, commercial contracts, labor law, intellectual property and trade secrets, finance. The mission of the ArcelorMittal Legal, Compliance and Company Secretarial Function is to add value to the organization by providing proactive, strategic, effective and efficient advice and to assist in identification and management of legal, regulatory and governance risks and opportunities.
