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GEODIS is a leading global logistics provider acknowledged for its expertise across all aspects of the supply chain. As a growth partner to its clients, GEODIS specializes in five lines of business: Supply Chain Optimization, Global Freight Forwarding, Global Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express, and European Road Network. With a global network spanning nearly 166 countries and more than 49, 720 employees, GEODIS is ranked no. 6 in its sector across the world. In 2024, GEODIS generated €11.3 billion in revenue. GEODIS is a company owned by SNCF Group. 
This position is also open to anyone recognized as a disabled worker.  

Reference

2026-18502  

Line Of Business

CORPORATE

Position description

Type of assignment

Full-time Regular

Function

Support function - Legal & Insurance

Job title

Legal Operations Manager H/F

Job description

GEODIS, a global leader in transport and logistics, is recruiting a Legal Operations Manager with prior private practice and/or in-house legal experience in Global companies. The role sits within the corporate legal team and support Legal IT technology enhancements and administration, process optimization and cross regional / functional coordination on various projects

Role Overview
The Legal Operations Manager will support the Legal Department in improving efficiency, consistency, and scalability across day-to-day legal activities. This role acts as a bridge between the legal team and the wider business, helping to streamline processes, implement tools, and ensure the smooth delivery of legal support across a fast-paced logistics and transport environment.
The position is ideal for someone who combines legal knowledge with strong project management, process design, and technology skills. The Legal Operations Manager will contribute to building a more data-driven, organized, and business-oriented legal function.

Key Responsibilities
• Help design, roll-out and maintain a global contract lifecycle management (“CLM”), including approval workflows, analytics and integration with various IT tools (Docusign, MDM, SharePoints…) covering all Lines of Business (“LoB”) and Regions.
• Administrate legal technology tools and platforms (Dili trust, Iporta/VGI, Share point, Axiocap, Impalac, viso plan, Legal AI tool).
• Coordinate legal operations projects such as process automation, knowledge management, reporting, Master Data Management updates with Regions and LoBs, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with standardization of legal processes and templates to increase efficiency and consistency
• Assist with implementation of Legal cost monitoring process across the globe.
• Help in the design and implementation of a global external law firm panel.
• Partner with stakeholders in Operations, Procurement, Finance, Compliance, IT, HR, and business teams to align legal processes with operational needs.

Applicant's profile

Profile and Requirements
GEODIS is seeking a candidate who demonstrates:
• Experience in a global and matrix-based organization, ideally logistics, transport, supply chain, or manufacturing.
• Exposure to contract lifecycle management, legal automation and AI-enabled legal tools.
• Experience managing outside counsel, legal vendors, or alternative legal service providers.
• Familiarity with legal budget management, spend analysis, and legal department reporting.
• Experience working closely with in-house legal teams in an international business setting.
• Complete fluency in French and English.


Requirements:
• Master's degree in law and bar admission,
• 5+ years of post-qualification experience, including at least two in a successful legal operations, contract management, legal administration, and project management role.
• Strong appetite for technology, contract management tools, and document workflow systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex legal or operational topics clearly to non-legal stakeholders.
• Strong project management mindset and a proven ability to drive process improvements and cross-functional initiatives.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with data, reports, and operational KPIs.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work under pressure.

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience working in cross-functional teams in a matrixed organizational structure.
• Experienced / deep interest in technology, contract management tools, and document workflow systems.
• Pro-activity / Project management skills.
• Fluency in French and English, both written and spoken; proficiency in another language is an asset.

What We Offer
• A strategic and high-impact role within a leading global transportation and logistics group.
• Exposure to complex, high-value and international projects.
• A collaborative, supportive, and innovative working environment.
• Strong opportunities for professional development and growth.

Working time (%)

100

Position location

Position place

Europe, France, Île-de-France, Hauts-de-Seine

Location

Candidate criteria

Minimum level of education required

MASTER'S DEGREE

Years of experience in similar position

Confirmed (5 to 10 years of experience)