Legal Counsel (6-9 months CDD - maternity cover)

IFS; Paris; Sur place; EUR 55 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading company in the software industry is seeking a Legal Counsel to support France, Benelux, and LATAM regions. This role requires managing legal aspects of transactions, drafting contracts, and ensuring compliance with local regulations, all within a dynamic international environment. The ideal candidate is a French-qualified lawyer with a strong background in commercial law, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to ethical standards.

Prestations

Competitive salary and benefits package

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• 3-5 years PQE in software/cloud/SaaS.
• High standards of ethics and professionalism.
• Ability to work in a complex international environment.

Responsabilités

• Provide legal counsel on complex transactions.
• Draft and negotiate IT-related contracts.
• Oversee compliance matters related to GDPR and export controls.

Connaissances

Commercial contracts

Data protection

Regulatory compliance

Fluent in French

Fluent in English

Excellent communication

Formation

French-qualified lawyer

Description du poste

We are seeking a Legal Counsel to support the France Benelux and LATAM regions. Key responsibilities include :

• Supporting Senior Legal Counsel for the region
• Providing legal counsel on complex transactions and managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Drafting reviewing and negotiating IT-related contracts including software / cloud agreements professional services partnerships and NDAs.
• Collaborating with internal teams such as Deal Desk Revenue Recognition and external counsel.
• Manage litigations and pre-litigations with the support of outside counsels.
• Overseeing compliance matters related to anti-corruption data privacy (GDPR) and export controls.

Qualifications :

• French-qualified lawyer with 3-5 years PQE in software / cloud / SaaS preferably in an international environment.
• High standards of ethics integrity and professionalism.
• Strong experience in commercial contracts data protection and regulatory compliance.
• Familiarity with the Software industry.
• Excellent communication organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to balance legal and business priorities in a dynamic global environment.
• Fluent in French and English; other languages like Dutch Spanish or Portuguese are a plus.
• Ability to work in a complex international environment.

Additional Information :

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible working arrangements including remote options.
• Professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Join our team and contribute to our global success. Apply through our online system with your salary expectations and start date. Final candidates will undergo a DISC assessment. We guarantee discretion and confidentiality.

Remote Work : Employment Type :

Full-time

Key Skills

HR Development,Delivery,Flooring,Irrigation,ACCA,Document Management

Department / Functional Area : Legal

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1