Commercial and IP Lawyer - Orient Express (F/M/X)

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About Orient Express

Artisan of Travel since 1883 Orient Express is a legendary brand, steeped in history and loved by past, present and future generations. Representing the pinnacle of ultra-luxury hospitality within Accor Group, this brand is currently going through exciting phases of rebirth and expansion. 
Orient Express embodies the refined nomadic spirit of travel, inviting each traveler to a place where the journey is the destination. Bringing awe-inspiring travel experiences to a new generation of adventurers, its exceptional portfolio includes The Orient Express, with its original carriages reimagined as the new embassy of French luxury; Orient Express La Dolce Vita, a train embodying the 'Made in Italy' way; Orient Express Silenseas - the world’s largest sailing ship; and hotels coming to Rome and Venice. 

Progressively shaping the future of luxury hospitality, Orient Express is focusing on employee journey and growth.

The Commercial Lawyer will provide cross-functional advice to Orient Express and its affiliated companies, in order to guarantee the legal security of their activities and projects, minimize claims and avoid litigation.

The lawyer will work in an attractive and diverse environment, with a wide variety of internal and external interlocutors and a strong international dimension, with the aim of :

• Securing projects (hotels, trains, vessels, etc.) by identifying legal issues, seeking the best solution and taking into account of the company's business objectives,
• Drafting contracts in the areas of distribution law, consumer law, intellectual property law, marketing law, digital law, communications law, etc,
• Advising teams by providing clear and relevant recommendations,
• Anticipating and assessing legal and image risks and offering practical, appropriate solutions.

Reporting to the Legal Department, he/she will provide assistance to operational teams on a variety of issues relating to private business law.
In particular, the lawyer will be required to work in the following areas:

Commercial contracts:

• Drafting and negotiating various contracts in French and English (confidentiality agreements, partnerships, letters of intent, hotel management contracts, franchises, general terms and conditions, IT contracts, referencing contracts, service contracts of all types, project monitoring, amendments to existing contracts, letters of formal notice, etc.).
• Participation in updating our templates, training, drafting notes and guidelines for operational teams.

Intellectual Property

• Participating in the strategy of defense and protection of our intellectual assets, prior searches, management of pre-litigation and litigation files in conjunction with our counsels (in particular preparation of cases, analysis, drafting of letters of formal notice, transactional protocols),
• License agreements, assignments, acquisitions, coexistence agreements, contracts with our artists, designers, architects, etc,
• Legal clearance of marketing and communication projects,
• Legal monitoring and participation in the implementation of an anti-counterfeiting strategy.

Miscellaneous :

• Advice and assistance on a variety of questions raised by operational staff in the field of private business law in the broad sense of the term.

The list of missions is not exhaustive and can be adapted according to the brand's priorities and projects. The lawyer will need to be flexible to work in new domains.
 

With a postgraduate legal qualification in business, contract and/or intellectual property law (Master 2, DJCE or CAPA), you will have at least 5 years' experience in a company/law firm (knowledge of the luxury and travel sectors would be a plus).

• Agility and autonomy
• Intellectual curiosity
• Sense of priorities
• Collaboration
• Good communication skills
• Business partner
• Complete fluency in both spoken and written English.

What benefits can Accor offer its employees?

A real Work life balance

• Work from Everywhere: Personal access provided to over 500 coworking spaces, many of which are within our hotels.
• ALL - Heartist® Program: Unforgettable stays and experiences at all Accor locations and partner venues worldwide.
• And at our Issy les Moulineaux site: Collaborative workspaces, an employee restaurant, unlimited coffee, gaming and sports areas, a concierge service, and a park just across the street.
• The position is based in Issy-les-Moulineaux, with the possibility of working remotely part of the week.

Attractive Finance benefits

• Sustainable Mobility Package up to €700 for the use of "green" transportation, or 75% coverage of Pass Navigo (public transportation pass). 

Learning & development

• Talent Management at the earth our of HR Accor strategy.
• We want you to feel free to dare and free to grow, by opening new doors to continuous learning and skills development. Challenge yourself and switch between jobs, brands, and career paths

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.