Legal Counsel, Employment

Checkout.com; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Checkout.com, based in Paris, is seeking a talented and dynamic Legal Counsel with strong French employment law background to join our Employment Legal team. You will advise on the full spectrum of employment law issues across our French business and support broader global initiatives, especially across EMEA.

You'll collaborate with our People Team and stakeholders in France and internationally, handling labor code compliance, works council consultations, restructurings, and settlements, with a

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in French employment law, in-house or at a law firm.
• Fluency in French and English, written and spoken.
• Comfortable working in Paris with a hybrid policy (3 days/week in office).

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on the full spectrum of French employment law issues and support global initiatives across EMEA.
• Advise on works council consultations, collective negotiations, restructurings, and pre-litigation strategy.
• Draft policies, templates, and procedures; monitor regulatory developments and minimize risk.
• Collaborate with People Team and stakeholders in France and internationally.

Skills

French/English bilingual communication

Legal analysis and drafting

Cross-functional collaboration

Hybrid work adaptability

Education

Avocat au barreau français or Master 2 en Droit du Travail

Job description

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Role Summary

Checkout.com is seeking a talented and dynamic Legal Counsel with a strong French employment law background to join our Employment Legal team. This role will involve advising on the full spectrum of employment law issues across our French business and supporting broader global employment law initiatives, especially across other EMEA jurisdictions.

You will work closely with our People Team and key business stakeholders in France and internationally. This is a great opportunity to support and develop our French employment legal strategy while collaborating as part of a global team supporting employees across EMEA, APAC, and the Americas. You will take a consultative and commercial approach to handling complex Labor Code compliance matters, works council (CSE) consultations, litigation, employee relations, and strategic projects across France. You’ll also advise on individual and collective dismissals, restructurings, settlement negotiations, performance management, misconduct investigations and HR audits. You’ll monitor legal and regulatory developments across EMEA and provide proactive guidance on emerging risks and legal requirements. You’ll also help the employment legal team develop scalable processes, templates, and compliance frameworks, including through the use of AI tools. You will be able to handle multiple areas of responsibilities autonomously, demonstrating excellent critical judgment with hands‑on approach. You will report into our Associate General Counsel (Head of Employment) based in London. You will also work closely with the regional People Team leads, based in France and other EMEA jurisdictions.

Essential Qualifications

• French qualified lawyer (Avocat admitted to the French Bar or Master 2 in French Employment Law / Droit du Travail)
• 5+ years experience specializing in French employment law, either in a reputable law firm or in‑house
• Fluency in French and English (both written and spoken) with the ability to articulate complex legal issues clearly to non‑French leadership.
• Within a commutable distance from our Paris office and comfortable working in the office as necessary under our hybrid working policy (currently three days per week on scheduled office days).

Strong Candidates Will Demonstrate

• Experience as in‑house employment counsel, ideally in a large global business headquartered outside of France.
• Extensive experience managing CSE consultations, collective negotiations, restructurings, and pre‑litigation/settlement strategy in France.
• Work with a high‑growth technology or another fast‑paced company.
• Exceptional analytical and writing skills, with a business‑centric focus on risk.
• Excellent time management skills and experience managing a diverse workload and competing stakeholder demands.
• Enthusiasm for new challenges and working with a range of different stakeholders.
• Be a systemic thinker with proven abilities for process improvement and simplification, including AI.
• Comfortable with ambiguity, constant change, and a fast‑paced culture.

Role Type and Location

This is a permanent and full‑time role based in Paris. Under our current hybrid working policy, office attendance is mandatory on 3 days per week.

Additional Information

We believe in equal opportunities. We work as one team. Wherever you come from. However you identify. And whichever payment method you use. Our clients come from all over the world — and so do we. Hiring hard‑working people and giving them a community to thrive in is critical to our success. When you join our team, we’ll empower you to unlock your potential so you can do your best work. We’d love to hear how you think you could make a difference here with us. We want to set you up for success and make our process as accessible as possible. So let us know in your application, or tell your recruiter directly, if you need anything to make your experience or working environment more comfortable. We’ll be happy to support you.

Life at Checkout.com

We understand that work is just one part of your life. Our hybrid working model offers flexibility, with three days per week in the office to support collaboration and connection. Curious about what it’s like to be part of our team? Visit our Careers Page to learn more about our culture, open roles, and what drives us. For a closer look at daily life at Checkout.com, follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.