Interim Legal Counsel

Verysell AI; Nantes; À distance; EUR 80 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading international technology group is seeking an Interim Legal Counsel to cover maternity leave. This role involves providing legal guidance across teams, negotiating agreements, and ensuring compliance with data protection. The ideal candidate has experience in corporate law, speaks fluent English and French, and is comfortable in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. This position offers flexibility with the potential for ongoing collaboration.

Prestations

International exposure

Close collaboration with leadership

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• Experienced legal counsel with a proven record in commercial/corporate matters.
• Fluency in English and French is essential.
• Flexible and collaborative mindset focused on practical solutions.

Responsabilités

• Provide pragmatic legal guidance across various departments.
• Review, draft, and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Advise on data protection compliance and HR-related queries.

Connaissances

Commercial/CORPORATE Legal Knowledge

Fluency in English

Fluency in French

Pragmatic Solutions Approach

Adaptive Work Style

Description du poste

Job Title : Interim Legal Counsel (Maternity Leave Coverage)

Location : Flexible / Remote

Languages : English

Compensation : GBP 8,000 / month

About us

We are Verysell, an international group of companies headquartered in Switzerland and operating in 16 countries across 4 continents. Since 1990, we have been providing advanced information technology solutions to enterprise clients, government agencies, SMEs, and startups. Our expertise lies in various segments of IT, including IT product distribution, IT systems integration, and industrial automation. Currently, our focus is on software development outsourcing, fintech, and AI. Our team consists of 450 dedicated and passionate professionals who speak English, French, Vietnamese, Russian, and a variety of other Asian, African, and European languages.

We are now seeking an Interim Legal Counsel to cover maternity leave and act as a trusted partner to our leadership and teams. This isn’t just about managing legal risk — it’s about enabling the business to move quickly, confidently, and compliantly while supporting colleagues across different time zones and helping shape decisions.

The Role

You’ll be the first point of contact for legal matters across the group and will work closely with leadership, HR, Sales, and other teams. The role is broad, interesting, and hands-on, spanning :

• Business Partnering: Working hand-in-hand with colleagues in Sales, HR, Operations, and beyond to provide pragmatic, solutions-oriented legal guidance.
• Deal Support: Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial agreements with clients, suppliers, and partners, ensuring contracts are both robust and business-friendly.
• Data & Privacy Compliance: Helping teams navigate data protection requirements and embedding best practices into day-to-day operations.
• Governance & Compliance: Supporting board and corporate governance matters across multiple jurisdictions, keeping processes simple, clear, and effective.
• People & HR: Advising on day-to-day employment-related queries in coordination with HR, helping maintain positive, compliant employee practices.

Why This Opportunity is Exciting

• International Exposure: Work across various countries in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Middle East, helping the business succeed in multiple cultural and legal landscapes.
• Close to Leadership: Collaborate directly with our CEO and senior management on strategic decisions.
• Business Impact: You’ll directly enable growth while making sure we operate responsibly and sustainably.
• Variety & Challenge: From contracts to compliance to people matters, no two days will look the same.
• Collaborative Culture: Be part of a truly supportive organisation where legal is seen as an enabler, not a barrier.

Who We’re Looking For

• Experienced legal counsel with a track record in commercial / corporate matters, ideally in an in-house or international environment.
• Fluency in English and French (spoken and written).
• Pragmatic, collaborative, and focused on solutions — you enjoy being embedded in the business rather than working at a distance.
• Confident in balancing legal rigor with commercial practicalities.
• Adaptable and comfortable juggling a varied workload in a complex, multicultural environment.

Contract

• Interim maternity leave coverage — with potential for ongoing collaboration beyond this period.