Freelance Corporate Lawyer – Part-time (approx. 2.5 days/week)

Swapcard; Paris; Ibrido; EUR 83.000 - 165.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Remote-first policy

Health insurance contribution paid by

Learning budget

Mental health care initiatives

Work-from-home budget

Co-working space budget

Paid Time Off

Descrizione del lavoro

Swapcard is seeking a freelance lawyer to support its in-house legal team. You’ll report to Sarah Fellous, Chief Legal Officer, and work remotely in a fast-paced, international environment. Responsibilities include company law, governance, shareholder matters, employment law guidance, and other business-law topics as needed.

CET timezone preferred; engagement through end of 2026 with renewal possible. Start date as soon as possible.

Competenze

• At least 5 years in business law, including in-house or SaaS/tech clients.
• Full professional proficiency in English; French is a strong plus.

Mansioni

• Provide day-to-day company governance, housekeeping and shareholder matters.
• Support employment law on contracts, HR questions and procedures.
• Handle other business-law topics as needed for the in-house team.

Conoscenze

English proficiency

Independent work

Adaptability in fast-paced environment

Formazione

French Bar admission

US Bar admission (plus)

Descrizione del lavoro

Our Mission

Swapcard is the leading AI-powered event platform designed to drive revenue growth and foster meaningful connections at in-person and hybrid events. We recognize the importance of teamwork in successful events; that's why Swapcard is fueled by a team of innovators who are passionate about helping organizers build future-proof events.

Our Vision

At Swapcard, we believe in the power of meaningful connections. This belief fuels our commitment to pioneering modern solutions that empower organizers to create engaging event experiences.

Guided by our commitment to excellence and collaboration, we aim to redefine the landscape of event technology, setting new standards for engagement, accessibility, and impact.

Our Beliefs

At Swapcard, diversity is at the core of our success. With 42 nationalities represented among our 180+ team members, we champion diversity as a catalyst for creativity, collaboration, and unparalleled innovation.

We believe that by embracing a multitude of backgrounds, cultures, and viewpoints, we can truly understand and cater to the needs of our global community of event organizers and participants.

Our full remote opportunities empower our team to thrive, no matter where they are in the world, fostering a culture of flexibility and inclusion.

Swapcard is a B2B event-tech SaaS company headquartered in Paris, with clients around the world. We’re looking for a freelance lawyer to support our in-house legal team. You’ll report to and work directly with Sarah Fellous, our Chief Legal Officer.

Scope

• Company law: corporate housekeeping, governance and shareholder matters.
• Employment law: day-to-day support on contracts, HR questions and procedures.
• Other business law topics as needed.

Profile

• Admitted to the French Bar; US Bar admission is a plus.
• At least 5 years in business law, including in-house or with SaaS/tech clients.
• Full professional proficiency in English; French is a strong plus.
• Comfortable working on your own in a fast-paced, international environment.

Terms

Freelance engagement, remote. CET timezone preferred; other timezones can be discussed. Start as soon as possible, with an initial period through the end of 2026 that can be renewed. Rate depends on profile.

Swapcard’s Interview process

Our thorough interview process aims to identify exceptional talent to advance our mission while offering you a chance to explore your career potential at Swapcard.

1. Screening Interview with a recruiter from our people team.

2. A remote exercise to demonstrate and assess your skills.

3. Manager review with your future reporting manager

4. Leadership review with one of our department leaders

5. Reference check conducted by our people team

6. Offer

Swapcard's Values

Curious: We ask questions, try new things and take risks. We learn from one another and see mistakes as opportunities to grow—what matters most is how we react and learn from them. We are curious about what something is and why something is. Innovation thrives when curiosity drives.

Value-Driven: At Swapcard, we focus on making each decision count by prioritising outcomes that create meaningful value for our customers, team members, and partners.

Human: At Swapcard, being human means fostering empathy, openness, and diversity to create a caring and collaborative community. We’re driven by a strong team spirit and a shared goal of building meaningful connections—both through our product and within our team.

Resilient: We embrace challenges with optimism, creativity, and adaptability, constantly seeking innovative solutions and opportunities for growth.

Ownership: At Swapcard, we take responsibility and are accountable for our actions, driving success through initiative, trust, and accountability. True ownership means more than just completing tasks; it's about being proactive, investing ourselves fully in the outcomes, and fostering a culture of trust.

Benefits & Reasons to Join Swapcard

• - International team with 40+ nationalities (more on the way!)
• - Remote-first policy with headquarters in Paris
• - Thriving startup with career growth opportunities
• - Open-minded culture that appreciates differences
• - Feedback-driven, supportive & curious team with a DIY mindset
• - Generous Paid Time Off to ensure you have time for what matters most
• - Remote perks designed to optimize your working experience
• - In-person social gatherings to celebrate our achievements
• - 100% of your health insurance contribution paid by Swapcard
• - Work-from-home budget (one-off contribution for equipment in addition to your initial equipment setup)
• - Co-working space budget to support remote work in professional environments
• - Learning budget to help you develop new and existing skills
• - Mental health care initiatives to support your well-being

Equal Opportunity

Swapcard is committed to upholding equal employment practices and making merit-based employment decisions. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences to apply, regardless of race, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy status, age, marital status, and status as a veteran