Airbus, a global pioneer in sustainable aerospace, is seeking a high-impact Mergers & Acquisitions Senior Legal Counsel (f/m) to join its Legal Corporate Affairs department. Based in Toulouse, France, this permanent role offers a unique opportunity to shape major international transactions, transversal projects, and strategic global partnerships.
If you are a seasoned corporate lawyer with international M&A experience looking to take your career to the aerospace industry’s highest levels, read on for full details.
Job Overview
- Company: Airbus SAS
- Position: Mergers & Acquisitions Senior Legal Counsel (f/m)
- Location: Toulouse, France (Global capital of aeronautics)
- Employment Type: Permanent / Full-Time
- Experience Level: Professional (Minimum 5 years)
- Job Family: Legal
<JF-CG-LE> - Job Classification (France): Classe H15
Role & Key Responsibilities
As an M&A Senior Legal Counsel at Airbus, you will manage global transactions (acquisitions, divestments, joint ventures, and venture capital) across all Airbus divisions. Your core responsibilities will include:
- Transaction Management: Drafting and negotiating preliminary agreements and complex transaction documents (MoUs, LOIs, SPAs, Shareholders’ Agreements, and JV agreements).
- Due Diligence & Post-Closing: Managing and performing comprehensive legal due diligence and overseeing post-closing implementation.
- Risk Mitigation & Compliance: Monitoring compliance with international regulations, with a strong focus on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) perspective and business integrity.
- Stakeholder Coordination: Collaborating closely with internal teams (Antitrust, Compliance, Tax, Finance, HR, and Real Estate) and advising top-level management clearly and concisely.
- External Counsel Management: Selecting, retaining, and managing external law firms cost-effectively.
- Travel: This role involves frequent international business travel, occasionally at short notice.
Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications
To be considered for this high-level legal role, candidates must possess the following qualifications:
- Bar Qualification: EU, US, or UK legal qualification is a strict prerequisite.
- Specialization: Focus on Business Law and/or Corporate Law.
- Experience: A minimum of 5 years of practicing international M&A experience.
- Skills: Strong drafting, negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills to interface effectively with bankers, consultants, and top corporate executives.
- Mindset: Autonomous yet a strong team player, result-oriented, creative, and capable of prioritizing multiple projects under strict deadlines.
- Languages: Fluency/Negotiation level in English is mandatory. Proficiency in other Airbus languages (French, German, or Spanish) is highly advantageous.
Perks & Working Environment
- Location Benefits: Based in Toulouse, a vibrant southwestern French city between the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, ideal for outdoor enthusiasts.
- Work/Life Balance: Extra days off for special occasions, holiday transfer schemes, and an active Staff Council (social, cultural, and sports activities).
- Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive complementary health insurance coverage (disability, invalidity, death), plus site-specific perks like gyms, concierge services, and health centers.
- Professional Growth: Unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses, certified training, expert career paths, and exceptional national/international mobility opportunities.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified legal professionals can apply directly online through the official Airbus Careers portal.
Official Application Link: Apply Here Airbus Careers(Search for Job ID / Keywords: M&A Senior Legal Counsel, Toulouse) ,
Reference Tag: #LI-DJ1 (Direct Link)
Note: Airbus is an equal opportunity employer and will never ask for monetary exchanges during the recruitment process. Report any fraudulent impersonation attempts to emsom@airbus.com.
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