General Counsel

Sifflet, Inc.; France; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Sifflet, a fast-growing SaaS/AI company, seeks its first General Counsel to lead legal and compliance as we expand globally. You will partner with the CEO and leadership to shape governance, risk, and regulatory strategy across Europe and the US.

You are a French bar–certified lawyer with 8+ years’ experience in high-growth tech, expert in French commercial law and GDPR, and fluent in French and English. You will negotiate enterprise SaaS agreements, manage data protection programs, and guide

Qualifications

• Must be a French bar–certified lawyer with strong experience in enterprise SaaS and data protection.
• Deep knowledge of French commercial law and contract negotiation for large-scale deals.
• Experience with governance, fundraising, and international expansion is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Legal Function and scale the team as the company grows across Europe and the US.
• Draft, review, and negotiate enterprise SaaS agreements, DPAs, NDAs, and strategic partnerships.
• Oversee GDPR compliance, data security standards, and regulatory monitoring for AI/data products.
• Guide corporate governance, equity/ESOP administration, and financing rounds.

Skills

Bar-certified lawyer

SaaS/tech experience

GDPR & data protection

Bilingual FR/EN

Job description

Sifflet is redefining Data Observability for the AI era. Our platform enables enterprises to build reliable, explainable, and trustworthy AI and data products. Backed by leading investors, we’re scaling fast across Europe and the US - helping Fortune 500s and high-growth companies put trust at the core of their data strategy.

We’re hiring our first General Counsel to lead all legal and compliance matters as we expand globally. This is a unique opportunity for a French bar–certified lawyer who wants to join a fast-growing SaaS/AI company at a formative stage, working closely with the CEO and leadership team.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the Legal Function
  • Establish and scale Sifflet’s legal department as the company grows across Europe and the US.
  • Act as trusted advisor to the CEO, board, and leadership team.
• Commercial & Customer Contracts
  • Draft, review, and negotiate enterprise SaaS agreements, data processing agreements, NDAs, and strategic partnerships.
  • Structure scalable processes for high-volume enterprise deals.
• Corporate Governance & Fundraising
  • Support governance, shareholder relations, and equity/ESOP administration.
  • Partner with leadership on financing rounds and corporate structuring (France HQ, US subsidiary).
• Regulatory & Compliance
  • Ensure compliance with GDPR, EU data/AI regulations, and security standards (ISO, SOC2).
  • Monitor emerging AI legislation in France, the EU, and beyond — and turn compliance into a competitive advantage.
• Employment & HR Legal Support
  • Provide guidance on French labor law matters and international employment frameworks.
  • Support hiring and subsidiary setup in new markets.
• Cross-Border Perspective
  • While the role is rooted in French law, knowledge of US commercial law and contract frameworks is a strong plus, supporting our US expansion.

What We’re Looking For

• French bar–certified lawyer with at least 8+ years of experience, ideally a mix of law firm and in-house at a high-growth SaaS/tech company.
• Deep expertise in French commercial law; strong understanding of contract negotiation for enterprise SaaS.
• Experience with corporate governance, fundraising, and data protection (GDPR).
• Familiarity with US law and international expansion is a strong bonus.
• Business-oriented and pragmatic: you balance risk with growth.
• Excellent communicator, able to translate legal concepts into clear guidance for business stakeholders.
• Entrepreneurial mindset - thrives in fast-paced, scaling environments.
• Full professional proficiency in French and English.

Why Join Us

• Be the General Counsel of a fast-growing, mission-driven startup.
• Work directly with the CEO and leadership team, influencing strategy and global expansion.
• Shape legal frameworks at the frontier of AI, data, and trust.
• Competitive compensation, including stock options.