Want to join a fast-moving company, work among convivial teams, and take part in the global growth strategy of one of the most prestigious and comprehensive portfolios in the wine & spirits industry? We are looking for a Global Operations and Procurement legal counsel! You will be based at The Island, our office in central Paris.
Your key missions:
On a day-to-day basis, you will work with the other Global Operations & Procurement Legal Counsels, the Global Operations & Procurement Senior Legal Managers, local and central Legal Directors, Operations stakeholders and Tech teams.
You may be involved in the following areas:
- Direct and Indirect Procurement & Supply Chain: Providing legal support on direct procurement, indirect procurement and logistics for brand units, manufacturing entities, HQ, and central procurement teams. This includes regulatory and contractual problem-solving, support with supplier disputes, and responding to operational queries. as well as awareness of upstream supply chain sustainability requirements (e.g. sustainability certifications).
- Developments & S&R: Providing legal support and guidance to the Group’s fast-moving R&D function (product development, breakthrough innovation) and S&R function (carbon emissions, circular economy initiatives, packaging compliance, and regulatory adherence).
- Contracts: Drafting, reviewing, advising on, and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts in collaboration with procurement specialists and various stakeholders across the global business (from traditional procurement and supply chain agreements to technology ones).
- RFx Activity: Support procurement processes by preparing RFx materials, managing negotiations, evaluating responses, advising procurement teams, and overseeing award processes, while driving the optimisation of e‑procurement and digital tools (CLM, e-signature, etc.).
In coordination with the wider Global Legal team, you and the Global Operations & Procurement Legal team will also be responsible for:
- Regulatory Landscape: Monitor global regulatory trends, assess impacts across procurement, supply chain, innovation, S&R and Tech, and track emerging regulations (e.g., CS3D, EUDR, PPWR) and related sustainability and technology-related developments.
- Special Projects: Contributing to the development, management, and delivery of special projects, such as content creation for online platforms, digital self-service legal tools, and legal transformation initiatives. This includes proactively identifying opportunities to harmonise processes, optimise ways of working, break down silos, and leverage emerging technologies including AI.
- Stakeholder Advisory & Operations: Advise Legal Directors and key stakeholders on legal risks and strategy; communicate and train across the business and external partners; maintain accurate records and reporting; and continuously improve procurement legal templates and tools.
If you recognize yourself in the description below, don’t wait to apply!
You have 2–5 years of experience in commercial legal roles, gained in a law firm and/or in-house, ideally with exposure to procurement, supply chain, technology, or other commercial contracts. Strong practical legal and contractual expertise is essential. Some exposure to international matters and complex or cross-functional projects is preferred.
You should also demonstrate:
- Practical experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts;
- Ability to establish strong relationships and collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and suppliers across multiple jurisdictions;
- Solid commercial awareness, analytical capability and problem-solving skills;
- A proactive and self-driven approach to legal transformation: a natural inclination to spot inefficiencies, challenge the status quo, and find smarter ways of working, including through the use of CLM systems, e-procurement platforms, AI tools, and other digital solutions;
- Capability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines, with guidance from senior colleagues when needed;
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English (French and/or Spanish is a plus);
- Aptitude for agile learning, including in technical, operational, commercial, and fiscal matters; and
- Exposure to, or a strong interest in, technology-related legal matters, including IT procurement, SaaS/PaaS/licence agreements, data-related issues, and digital infrastructure contracts; prior experience in this area is a plus but not a requirement.
Wait, there’s more…
We offer you an outstanding and collaborative workplace that embodies our sharing & conviviality culture, the possibility to work remotely (up to 2 days a week), a very complete mutual insurance, an attractive compensation including profit-sharing, the possibility to train daily, employee events…
Pernod Ricard is committed to offering equal opportunities to all talents. Our recruitment methods focus on skills and competencies.
Job Posting End Date:
Target Hire Date:
2026-09-01Target End Date:
Skills Required
- 2-5 years of experience in commercial legal roles (law firm and/or in-house)
- Based in Paris (office at The Island) or able to be based there
- Practical experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts
- Ability to establish strong relationships and collaborate with stakeholders and suppliers across multiple jurisdictions
- Solid commercial awareness, analytical capability and problem-solving skills
- Proactive, self-driven approach to legal transformation and process optimisation (including CLM, e-procurement, digital tools, AI)
- Capability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines with guidance from senior colleagues
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
- French and/or Spanish language skills
- Exposure to procurement, supply chain, technology or international/cross-functional projects
- Exposure to or strong interest in technology-related legal matters (IT procurement, SaaS/PaaS/licence agreements, data issues, digital infrastructure)
- Aptitude for agile learning across technical, operational, commercial and fiscal matters
Pernod Ricard Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Pernod Ricard and has not been reviewed or approved by Pernod Ricard.
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Healthcare Strength — Pay and benefits are described as strong overall, supported by comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage alongside life and disability insurance. Wellbeing support is reinforced through mental-health resources and broader wellness programming.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are positioned as a standout part of the package, including a 401(k) with a match and an additional profit-sharing contribution for eligible employees. A legacy defined-benefit pension is also referenced for certain earlier hires, adding depth to long-term financial support.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-related benefits are unusually broad, including paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, backup child/elder care resources, and adoption/surrogacy reimbursement. Additional supports such as Milk Stork and fertility/ART coverage further strengthen family-building coverage.
Pernod Ricard Insights
What We Do
Pernod Ricard is a convivial, responsible and successful global wine and spirits group and the #1 premium spirits organisation in the world. The Group represents 240 premium brands available in more than 160 countries. We are 18,500 exceptionally talented people worldwide with our own salesforce in 73 countries. Our portfolio is one of the most comprehensive in the market with every major category of wine and spirits, providing Pernod Ricard with a unique competitive advantage. To keep growing our business, transforming our industry and making a positive impact on the world, we believe in the power of human connection. Creating ‘convivialité’ is our business and our raison d’être. As ‘créateurs de convivialité’, our purpose is to turn every social interaction into a genuine, friendly and responsible experience of sharing. We believe there can be no convivialité with excess and strive to be sustainable and responsible at every step, from grain to glass.
