Legal Counsel - Artificial Intelligence

Schneider Electric Corp; Rueil-Malmaison, Grenoble; On-site; EUR 63,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking a legal expert to provide practical, business‑oriented advice on AI and to support the global deployment of compliant, responsible AI solutions. The role sits within the Digital Trust & Software Legal team, reporting to the General Counsel and aligned to AI Legal.

You will operate globally from Europe, collaborating with AI Hub, Product, Data, and Business teams from France (Rueil‑Malmaison preferred) or Grenoble, with Spain (Barcelona) as an alternate location.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Law from a recognized university.
• 2–5 years of legal experience in technology/ IT law, data protection/privacy and commercial contracting.
• Exposure to AI or data-driven technologies and SaaS environments is a strong asset.
• Experience interpreting regulation into contracts and guidance; EU AI Act exposure is a plus.
• Experience supporting business teams in fast-paced environments.
• Fluent English; French or Spanish are strong assets.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal support on AI-related matters, including regulatory compliance, data privacy, data usage and governance, and liability considerations.
• Contribute to the development and deployment of internal policies and guidelines related to AI usage and governance.
• Provide guidance to ensure AI initiatives comply with applicable laws, regulations and internal standards, and support operationalization initiatives led by the AI Hub.
• Support the drafting and updating of templates, negotiate AI-related clauses and review contracts involving AI features, data usage and third‑party AI services.
• Work with Product, Engineering and Business teams to provide practical legal input on AI features, identify and mitigate risks early in development, and contribute to a legal‑by‑design approach.
• Monitor developments in AI regulation and related areas globally, and support the preparation of internal updates and guidance.
• Support the development of internal training materials on AI legal topics and contribute to awareness initiatives within Legal and Business teams.
• Escalate complex or high‑risk matters as appropriate, in coordination with other functions of the Group Legal team.

Skills

AI regulatory frameworks

Data privacy

Contract review

Cross-functional collaboration

Fluent English

Education

Master’s degree in Law

Job description

Context

Artificial Intelligence is a core enabler of Schneider Electric’s ambition to become a software-led, data-driven company. Embedded across our products, platforms and services, AI supports industrial automation, energy optimization and next-generation digital experiences.

Within the Digital Trust & Software Legal team, you will provide practical, business-oriented legal advice on Artificial Intelligence and support the global deployment of compliant, responsible and secure AI-enabled solutions.

Your role

Reporting to the General Counsel – Digital Trust & Software, with functional alignment to AI Legal, you will operate globally from Europe.

You will work closely with the AI Hub, Business Units, Data and Software teams, and the wider Group Legal community.

Localization

This role is based in France, in Rueil-Malmaison or Grenoble preferably.

It is also opened in Spain, in Barcelona.

There is no relocation for this role.

Your missions

• Provide comprehensive legal support on AI-related matters, including regulatory compliance, data privacy, data usage and governance, and liability considerations.
• Contribute to the development and deployment of internal policies and guidelines related to AI usage and governance.
• Provide guidance to ensure AI initiatives comply with applicable laws, regulations and internal standards, and support operationalization initiatives led by the AI Hub.
• Support the drafting and updating of templates, negotiate AI-related clauses and review contracts involving AI features, data usage and third‑party AI services.
• Work with Product, Engineering and Business teams to provide practical legal input on AI features, identify and mitigate risks early in development, and contribute to a legal‑by‑design approach.
• Monitor developments in AI regulation and related areas globally, and support the preparation of internal updates and guidance.
• Support the development of internal training materials on AI legal topics and contribute to awareness initiatives within Legal and Business teams.
• Escalate complex or high‑risk matters as appropriate, in coordination with other functions of the Group Legal team.

Your profile

• You hold a Master’s degree in Law from a recognized university.
• You have 2–5 years of legal experience in technology / IT law, data protection / privacy and commercial contracting.
• Meaningful exposure to AI or data‑driven technologies and Software / SaaS environments would be a strong asset.
• You have a strong interest in emerging AI regulatory frameworks and can interpret and operationalize regulation into contracts, templates and business guidance; hands‑on exposure to the EU AI Act or comparable data regimes would be an asset.
• You have experience supporting business teams in a fast‑paced environment.
• Fluent English is required; French, Spanish or other European languages would be strong assets.

Your skills

• Strong legal drafting skills and ability to handle complex files autonomously.
• Sound judgment on risk and clear, pragmatic, business‑oriented communication.
• Collaborative mindset, proactive attitude, rigor, autonomy and willingness to learn in a fast‑evolving field.
• Ability to turn regulation and legal concepts into workable positions and practical guidance.
• Credibility and approachability with stakeholders across functions and geographies.
• Working understanding of how AI systems are built, trained, fine‑tuned, deployed and monitored, and of the main building blocks of AI solution architecture.

Schneider Electric is there when it matters most to you

Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:

Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: company health, death and disability insurance, paid time off, RTT, teleworking, paid family leaves, parenting and caregivers support.

Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs: beyond your salary we offer employee saving plan with company matching (PEG), retirement plans (PERO, PERECO), employee share ownership plan and profit sharing plan.

Grow Your Skills and Career. We commit to helping you grow with ongoing performance and development conversations, Senior Talent Program, global career opportunities, access to our Schneider Career Hub for new positions, projects, and mentors, and learning platforms like Coursera to equip you with the skills for today and tomorrow.

Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage teaming up through project opportunities on the Schneider Career Hub, smart ways to collaborate, celebrating contributions via a recognition program, sharing your voice in our engagement survey, and fostering an inclusive, caring workplace.

Support Your Community. We make a difference in your community with solidarity leave, programs through the Schneider Electric Foundation, initiatives that support youth education.

Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?

When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.

IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.

We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

€40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

For this France based position, the expected pay range is EUR 63.200 - EUR 94.800 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives (annual bonus) at target. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located in France. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Individual’s compensation is positioned within the range based on several factors such as knowledge, job-related skills, experience, potential and relevant education or training.

Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and 'inclusion' is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.

At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. You can find out more about our Trust Charter here

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.