Legal Counsel

AliExpress; Paris; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

AliExpress seeks a legal counsel to support Europe expansion from Paris. You will advise on commercial agreements, compliance, and regulatory interactions, coordinating with global teams and outside counsel.

The role requires EU admission, 5–7 years of experience in in-house or multinational settings, and strong English proficiency; additional French or Chinese language skills are advantageous. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer admitted to practice in an EU jurisdiction
• 5–7 years of relevant legal experience
• In-house experience at an e-commerce platform or multinational preferred
• English proficiency is essential; French or Chinese is a plus
• Willingness to travel internationally

Responsabilités

• Advise on legal aspects of Europe-focused expansion and new offerings
• Advise on commercial agreements, business models, operations
• Respond to regulatory requests from EU authorities
• Provide guidance on platform compliance, cross-border logistics, tariffs and product listings
• Research local laws and manage outside counsel
• Draft and review contracts, policies and commercial agreements
• Develop in-house legal tools and conduct trainings to business units

Connaissances

EU-qualified lawyer

In-house e-commerce

Regulatory investigations (EU)

Cross-border trade experience

Description du poste

We seek to hire a legal counsel of commercial legal who will be a key member of the growing legal team supporting AliExpress in Europe. The attorney will be based in one of our European offices (Paris).

Job Description

• 1. Reporting to General Counsel or Senior Legal Counsel, AliExpress, advise on legal aspects of the platform’s international expansion of current and proposed new e-commerce offerings, with a focus on Europe.
• 2. Provide advice to business teams on legal aspects of the implementation of commercial agreements, business models and strategies, business operations, supply chain operations and product offerings.
• 3. Address and respond to document requests from overseas government regulators and law enforcement agencies.
• 4. Provide advice on platform compliance, local and cross border logistics, customs and tariffs, and product listing compliance matters.
• 5. Research local laws and regulations in the local jurisdictions and manage outside counsel.
• 6. Negotiate, draft, and review contracts, commercial agreements and policies.
• 7. Develop in-house legal tools and policies, and conduct trainings to business units.

Requirements

• 1. Qualified lawyer admitted to practice in an "EU" jurisdiction, with at least 5-7 years of relevant legal experience;
• 2. In-house legal experience at a leading e-commerce platform or multinational corporation preferred, with a solid understanding of e-commerce business models and key compliance challenges, and/or cross-border trade transactions (such as import/export, logistics, payments, financing, etc.);
• 3. Direct experience handling regulatory investigations, inquiries, or enforcement proceedings initiated by EU authorities preferred, particularly those conducted by customs, tax, and other relevant regulatory agencies;
• 4. English language proficiency is essential. Plus to have fluency in another European language (preferably French) and/or in Chinese (i.e., ability to hold business meetings, as well as reading and writing);
• 5. Highly responsible, independent, high integrity and team-oriented, with sound judgment and a proactive approach to risk management;
• 6. Ability to work with different locations across time-zones;
• 7. Sincere interest in technology, innovation and business. Strong commercial sense with solid foundation in legal training;
• 8. Open to international travel as may be necessary.