Legal Counsel (M/F)

EY Société d’AvocatsLoire-AtlantiqueEURESpublished 07/06/2026
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Because they know companies, their operational and strategic challenges, and their constraints, and because they bring together excellent experts and technicians, the teams at EY Société d’Avocats are committed to offering our clients an approach to the rule of law that is both rigorous and pragmatic, and to becoming a true trusted partner for them on a daily basis.

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Our opportunity:

As part of our development, we are currently looking for an experienced Lawyer in Social Law (M/F) with a minimum of 3/4 years of previous experience within our Nantes or Rennes office.

Your main responsibilities:

You will be required to work within a team of lawyers on social law and social security advisory missions, as well as on litigation cases, both at the individual and collective levels.

You will support French and foreign companies in their strategic choices and in the conduct of their projects.

You will participate in the development of the Social Law department and the management of client files.

Your skills to succeed:

In order to integrate into our teams and evolve successfully within them, you hold the following key skills: Holder of the CAPA after obtaining a Master 2 in Social Law or Master 2 DJCE with a specialization in Social Law; You hold one or more experiences in Social Law in law firms that have allowed you to acquire good reflexes and technical skills in the files entrusted to you; Perfect mastery of English, both spoken and written - professional experience abroad would be an asset.

What we are looking for:

In order to integrate and adhere to the Firm's culture and methods, you demonstrate: Great autonomy, capable of taking initiatives with rigor and discernment, driven by constant motivation and high availability to support our challenges; A strong collaborative spirit, enjoying teamwork and cross-functional work, in a dynamic of sharing expertise; A developed sense of service and interpersonal ease favoring fluid and constructive interactions with all stakeholders; Recognized leadership skills, allowing for mobilization around common objectives in a demanding and stimulating environment.

Joining EY Société d’Avocats is the opportunity to: Work for the largest leading clients in their sectors, within international and multicultural teams, but also for high-growth family-owned mid-caps; Belong to an international network and work on cross-functional files combining tax and legal professions, audit, consulting, and strategy, which provides a 360-degree view of projects, a key asset for our clients; Discover other cultures by working in contact with teams connected on a global scale and thanks to our international mobility programs #Mobility4U; Develop your skills and unique experiences within a diverse and inclusive work environment; Be supported by a dedicated and specialized team of technicians (Centre d’Etudes Juridiques et Fiscales) focused on tax and business law subjects with daily monitoring; A flexible work environment #Smartworking@EY.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

Recruitment process:

The recruitment process takes place around two types of interviews conducted remotely and/or in person: An HR exchange: a member of the Recruitment team will contact you to establish your interest in the firm and your motivation; Operational interviews: you will exchange with members of the team to determine your knowledge in matters of d...