Legal Counsel

DNA Script; Le Kremlin-Bicêtre; Sur place; EUR 45 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Une entreprise innovante cherche un Conseiller Juridique pour rejoindre une équipe internationale dynamique. Dans ce rôle clé, vous apporterez un soutien juridique aux équipes commerciales et techniques, tout en gérant la conformité légale et les processus contractuels. Vous serez impliqué dans des questions de gouvernance, de protection des données et de droit du travail, tout en collaborant avec des conseillers juridiques externes. Si vous êtes un professionnel pragmatique, orienté solutions, avec d'excellentes compétences en communication, cette opportunité est faite pour vous. Rejoignez une organisation qui valorise l'innovation et le développement dans le domaine des sciences biologiques.

Qualifications

• Expertise juridique en droit des affaires, RGPD et gestion des contrats.
• 4 ans d'expérience dans un environnement dynamique comme une start-up internationale.

Responsabilités

• Fournir un soutien juridique et commercial pour garantir la conformité.
• Gérer la documentation contractuelle et les processus juridiques.

Connaissances

Droit des affaires

RGPD

Gestion des contrats

Compétences en communication

Formation

Diplôme en droit des affaires (Bac +5)

Outils

Outils de Legal Tech

Description du poste

DNA Script is a leading company in the production of nucleic acids for genomic, synthetic biology and biopharmaceutical applications.

Our clean, efficient Enzymatic DNA Synthesis (EDS) technology, implemented on a benchtop instrument (the SYNTAX), accelerates innovation in life science and biotechnology through the decentralization of rapid, on demand and high quality DNA synthesis.

Our approach builds upon nature's billions of years of evolution in enzymatically synthesizing DNA, setting new standards for assembling nucleic acids to accelerate scientific discovery and DNA/RNA production in disciplines with profound impacts upon humanity.

DNA Script has a broad stable of high quality investors and is capitalized to continue its progress to full commercialization of the technology and products. We are building an organization across our two sites, in Paris and San Francisco, with the talent, skills and attitude to achieve our mission: to unlock the power of “DNA-write”.

This is an opportunity for a dynamic individual to join an international and highly skilled team, and to make significant contributions to commercializing a technology with far-reaching potential across the biological sciences and beyond.

Missions

The Role

DNA Script is looking for a Legal Counsel. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), you will work directly with the Executive Committee.

As a key member of the Sales, Customer Success and Tech teams, you will be responsible for the legal activities of the parent company in France, as well as the US subsidiary.

Responsibilities

1. Legal and commercial support
   • Ensure commercial execution in alignment with annual Sales and Business Development objectives, guaranteeing support and compliance with legal processes in a timely manner.
   • Provide pragmatic, risk-based legal support to internal teams to propose workable solutions.
   • Train sales teams on key legal and commercial risks to improve decision-making and collaboration with the legal department.
   • Contribute to streamlining legal processes and documentation while protecting the business.
2. Contract management and legal documentation
   • Draft, negotiate and review a wide variety of contracts (customers, suppliers, partnerships, commercial agreements, etc.).
   • Help organize and automate contractual processes, including through Legal Tech tools.
   • Manage contract documentation workflows, approvals, reporting and archiving in accordance with internal processes.
3. Governance and legal operations
   • Act as the CEO's legal partner on governance and board matters.
   • Maintain shareholding processes, including capitalization table updates, issuance of employee instruments and governance documentation, in collaboration with specialized law firms.
   • Manage the company's legal operations in France and the United States, including preparing shareholders' meetings, monitoring board meetings and participating in financing and acquisition transactions.
4. Data protection and labor law
   • Ensure compliance with the RGPD and other applicable regulations, as well as managing personal data requests and incidents as DPO.
   • Support HR teams on labor and employment law issues in France and the US.
5. Management of external advice and legal watch
   • Work in partnership with external legal advisors to create value and optimize legal support.
   • Monitor legislative and regulatory developments impacting the company and propose strategic adjustments.
   • Continuously improve legal operations and know-how to support the business and the legal function.

Qualifications and experience

• Legal expertise: business law, GDPR, contracts management, corporate and governance issues.
• Degree in business law (Bac +5).
• 4 years'+ experience in a fast-paced environment such as an international start-up.
• Fluent in legal French & English, we work in both languages on a daily basis.
• Personality: You are a pragmatic and solutions-oriented legal advisor. You effectively manage multiple files with changing priorities. Excellent communication skills to interact with a variety of stakeholders and set clear frameworks, including board members. Ability to collaborate with various corporate functions and orchestrate the progress of legal files, make proposals and identify risks. Of course, discretion & ability to manage sensitive information is expected in this role.

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