Transformers Foundation is hiring a
Legal Operations Support Associate, France

Summary

The job is for a Legal Operations Support Associate at the ZDHC Foundation, a sustainability organization focused on sustainable chemistry in the textile industry. The role involves managing legal resources, drafting documents, and supporting the legal team. The ideal candidate has a Master's degree in law, relevant experience, strong organizational skills, and excellent communication skills.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in law, with a strong academic record
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a legal role, with a focus on legal operational support, online legal resources management, and resources development
• Proven track record of managing legal documents, compliance, and internal legal resources
• Excellent organizational, and analytical skills
• Proficiency in legal document drafting and management
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and autonomously, proactively taking initiatives
• Able to work with individuals from a range of different backgrounds – a good team player with an international background
• Strong project management skills including planning, budgeting, monitoring and working with targets and deadlines
• Experience with governance administration and corporate housekeeping
• Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders
• Proven ability to thrive in high-pressure environments, particularly when dealing with tight deadlines
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the ZDHC Legal Self-Service System
• Draft and oversee legal resources
• Support governance and legal team activities

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience of working with multinational brands and partnerships
• Able to use interpersonal/soft skills to help achieve best results both fostering effective communication with the legal and wider teams and demonstrating a keen understanding in professional interactions with third parties
• Commitment to Environmental Stewardship: Actively embodies and promotes values of nature conservation, biodiversity preservation, and sustainable management of natural resources, in harmony with the ZDHC's mission to advance towards zero discharge of hazardous chemicals in the fashion industry. Prior professional experience in sustainability or within the fashion sector will be highly regarded
• Proactive and innovative approach to integrating legal support within an organisation
• Knowledge of AI and risk management platforms
• Proactive and flexible - easily takes responsibility for results
• Accurate and thorough - able to pay attention to specific details to deliver impeccable work

Benefits

• Regular in-person meetings with the legal team, which might involve travelling regularly within Europe
• Travel commitments for face-to-face engagements at ZDHC headquarters in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, about three times a year to enhance ZDHC Operations Team collective alignment and synergy