Senior Legal Counsel

Capgemini is an AI-powered global business and technology transformation partner with nearly 60 years of heritage, employing over 420,000 team members in more than 50 countries. The company delivers end-to-end services and solutions across strategy, technology, design, engineering, and business operations, leveraging deep industry expertise and a strong partner ecosystem.

• Strong expertise in commercial and contract law, particularly in IT, cloud, digital, data protection, and cybersecurity.
• Ability to own and deliver complex work, applying sound judgement and managing risks effectively.
• Experience advising on a wide variety of commercial issues and transactions of varying nature, complexity, and value.
• Demonstrated commercial awareness with understanding of business drivers and priorities.
• Confidence to influence senior stakeholders and build trusted relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and negotiation skills.
• Experience working collaboratively with ability to mentor, coach, and share knowledge.
• Resilience and adaptability to perform under pressure in fast-paced environments.
• Openness to innovation and new technologies, including the use of AI in legal work, and commitment to continuous improvement.

• Advising on all phases of deals, from proposal/bid review through negotiation to post-signature issues, providing strategic legal advice at all stages.
• Negotiating contracts for IT, outsourcing (including business process outsourcing), consultancy, digital, and engineering services.
• Supporting large, strategic deals as deal lead or supporting the deal lead.
• Providing post-contract and dispute resolution support as required.
• Supporting the Group's compliance programme and raising regulatory compliance issues.
• Delivering occasional legal training and presentations to the business.
• Leading or supporting transformation projects within the legal team to improve legal service delivery efficiency.
• Liaising with external lawyers as necessary.
• Handling non-client related matters such as those related to suppliers and partners, and supporting legal compliance initiatives in competition law, export control, anti-bribery, and corruption.