Squadra is an independent, multidisciplinary French business law firm on a human scale. In Paris, it brings together some forty lawyers, including twelve partners, who share a culture of high standards, commitment and teamwork.

The Economic Law department, headed by partner Sahra Hagani, advises French and international companies, in both advisory and litigation matters, on securing their commercial relationships and preventing the risks arising from their business. The team works in particular with clients in industry, mass retail, retail, e-commerce and tourism.

Your role

  • Designing, implementing and updating distribution schemes, taking into account e-commerce and multichannel strategies;
  • Advising clients on their annual negotiations with retailers and on drafting their single agreements (conventions uniques), ensuring their pricing policies are compliant;
  • Securing commercial practices towards consumers;
  • Advisory and litigation work on anti-competitive practices and restrictive competition practices;
  • Defending clients’ interests in pre-litigation and commercial disputes, and during inspections and investigations by the French consumer and competition authorities (DGCCRF and DDPP).

Your profile

  • Admitted to the French bar (CAPA), with a postgraduate degree in business law (Master 2 DJCE and/or economic law)
  • 3 to 5 years’ experience in economic law
  • Strong analytical, summarising and drafting skills
  • Rigour, client focus and ability to work as part of a team
  • Keen to work with the firm’s other departments
  • Fluent written and spoken English: essential

Why Squadra

  • Teamwork, in direct contact with the partner and alongside the other associates, encouraging exchanges and skills development;
  • Real career prospects, with the opportunity to get fully involved in matters and to contribute actively to the growth of the team and the firm;
  • A friendly and supportive working environment;
  • A team driven by legal excellence and shared know-how.

In practice

  • Self-employed associate (collaboration libérale), fees based on profile and experience
  • Paris 8th arrondissement, 52 rue d’Anjou
  • Immediate start