Led by Rodolphe Saadé, the CMA CGM Group, a global leader in shipping and logistics, serves more than 420 ports around the world on five continents. With its subsidiary CEVA Logistics, a world leader in logistics, and its air freight division CMA CGM AIR CARGO, the CMA CGM Group is continually innovating to offer its customers a complete and increasingly efficient range of new shipping, land, air and logistics solutions.
Committed to the energy transition in shipping, and a pioneer in the use of alternative fuels, the CMA CGM Group has set a target to become Net Zero Carbon by 2050.
Through the CMA CGM Foundation, the Group acts in humanitarian crises that require an emergency response by mobilizing the Group’s shipping and logistics expertise to bring humanitarian supplies around the world.
Present in 160 countries through its network of more than 400 offices and 750 warehouses, the Group employs more than 155,000 people worldwide, including 4,000 in Marseilles where its head office is located.
Temporary contract based in marseille.
YOUR ROLE :
The Competition Law team at CMA CGM is looking for a Junior Competition Lawyer.
If you wish to work on diverse and exciting issues within a team of competition law experts, in a group present in over 160 countries and committed to energy transition, this position is for you.
WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?
Within the Group Legal Department's Competition team and reporting to the Group's Head of Competition Law, you will advise CMA CGM Group entities (headquarters and subsidiaries) on all issues related to the application of competition law (mainly antitrust law and merger control).
As a member of a team of four lawyers based in Marseille, you will provide your expertise in competition law to assist all operational entities of the Group worldwide (shipping lines, terminals, logistics services, procurement, media and press companies, etc.) as well as other Group lawyers. Your expertise will also lead you to analyze the notifiability of contemplated M&A transactions and manage the preparation and follow-up of merger notifications to the relevant competition authorities.
Your main tasks include :
In these tasks, you will interact with multiple French and foreign stakeholders, both internally (legal and operational teams) and externally (lawyers, economists, administrative authorities, contractual partners, professional associations, etc.).
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
You hold a Master 2 in Law and have a first experience in competition law. You are proficient in both English and French, spoken and written. Advanced proficiency in IT and digital tools is essential. Experience related to the transport, logistics chain management, or media and press sectors would be a significant advantage. Previous experience in law firms or competition authorities will also be valued.
You possess excellent communication skills, particularly in simplifying competition law topics. Additionally, you can respond effectively under tight deadlines to complex requests, demonstrating organization and pragmatism.
Your rigor, responsiveness, adaptability, and analytical and synthesis skills will enable you to best safeguard the interests of the CMA CGM Group.
Come along on CMA CGM’s adventure !
The CMA CGM Group is a global player in sea, land, air and logistics solutions, true to its corporate Purpose, "We imagine better ways to serve a world in motion".
Present in 177 countries, it employs 160,000 people, of which nearly 6,000 in Marseilles where its head office is located.
The world's 3rd largest shipping company, CMA CGM serves more than 420 ports across 5 continents with a fleet of over 650 vessels. In 2024, CMA CGM carried over 23 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent unit) containers. Its subsidiary CEVA Logistics, one of the world's top five players, operates 1,000 warehouses and handled 15 million shipments in 2024. CMA CGM AIR CARGO, the Group's air freight division, will operate a fleet of 6 cargo aircraft by 2025.
CMA Media, France's 3rd largest private media group, includes RMC-BFM and several national and regional press titles (La Tribune Dimanche, La Tribune, La Provence and Corse Matin).
Committed to energy transition, the CMA CGM Group is aiming for Net Zero Carbon by 2050.
The CMA CGM Foundation provides humanitarian aid in crisis situations, and is committed to education for all and equal opportunities throughout the world. To date, the CMA CGM Foundation has transported 63,000 tons of humanitarian aid to 97 countries and supported over 550 educational projects.
