Legal Counsel, Innovation and Transformation Paris, France

Mirakl; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mirakl’s Global Legal team in Paris is seeking a Legal Counsel for Innovation and Transformation to lead AI-enabled legal initiatives and strategic change.

You will design, build, and deploy AI agents, set policies for responsible use, and oversee the procurement and integration of tech tools across the legal function.

The role drives efficiency, reduces cycle times, and partners with Finance, Procurement, and Compliance to enable scalable, compliant governance of technology programs.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of legal experience focusing on technology transactions, privacy, data protection, or intellectual property.
• In-house experience at a technology company or during significant digital transformation.
• Hands-on experience advising on development, procurement, or deployment of AI or machine learning systems; familiarity with legal ops tools and processes.
• Knowledge of the AI regulatory landscape and experience drafting and negotiating complex technology agreements.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deploy AI agents to streamline core legal workflows — from contract review and clause analysis to regulatory monitoring and internal knowledge management.
• Serve as the primary legal advisor on the selection, procurement, and integration of AI-powered tools across the legal function, defining policies, standards, and guardrails for responsible agentic use.
• Lead the strategic transformation of the legal department's operations by identifying and implementing opportunities to enhance efficiency, reduce cycle times, and improve the quality of legal services through technology and process innovation.
• Partner with Finance, Revenue Operations, Procurement, and cross‑functional teams to optimize end‑to‑end legal operations — including matter management, vendor oversight, budgeting, CLM systems, and performance dashboards.
• Develop and deliver training programs for legal, compliance, and business teams on AI‑related legal and regulatory topics, fostering a culture of responsible AI adoption.

Skills

AI & emerging technology legal adviso

Legal operations

Strong communicator

Collaborative partner

Proactive mindset

Tools

Claude

ChatGPT

Microsoft Copilot

Dust

N8N

Job description

Legal Counsel, Innovation and Transformation

Paris, France

About Mirakl:

Founded in 2012, Mirakl has been at the forefront of marketplace innovation, empowering every business to compete in the platform economy.

Today, Mirakl’s operating system combines an enterprise marketplace solution (Mirakl Platform) that enables retailers and B2B organizations to launch, scale, and operate marketplaces and dropship, AI-powered multichannel selling (Mirakl Connect), retail media (Mirakl Ads) and an agentic commerce infrastructure (Mirakl Nexus).

With dual headquarters in Boston and Paris, Mirakl helps a global ecosystem of 450+ marketplaces (B2C and B2B) and a network of over 100k third-party marketplace sellers. Brands like Macy’s, Decathlon, Carrefour, Asos, and Airbus Helicopters use Mirakl to grow their businesses in new and remarkable ways.

• Founded in 2012 | Member of French Tech Next40
• 750+ employees in 9 offices worldwide: Paris, Barcelona, Bordeaux, Boston, London, Munich, New York, Sydney, Tokyo

Our Values:

Working at Mirakl means accelerating your career alongside ambitious, passionate, and supportive colleagues. We’re proud of the diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences that make our teams unique.

Our 5 values guide how we collaborate:

• Work Hard Together: Teamwork and collaboration are the foundation of our success
• Get Things Done: We prioritize action and efficiency for impactful results
• Go Above & Beyond: We tackle challenges proactively and always aim for excellence
• Succeed Through Expertise: Knowledge sharing and continuous learning are core to our culture
• Satisfy & Empower Clients: We’re committed to our clients' success

The Team You’ll Join

You’ll be part of our Global Legal team led by Najib Sail, General Counsel & Legal Director, working closely with other members of the Legal team.

This position is based in our Paris office with one remote working day per week

Your Impact

• Design, build, and deploy AI agents and automation tools that streamline core legal workflows — from contract review and clause analysis to regulatory monitoring and internal knowledge management
• Serve as the primary legal advisor on the selection, procurement, and integration of AI-powered tools across the legal function, defining policies, standards, and guardrails for responsible agentic use
• Lead the strategic transformation of the legal department's operations by identifying and implementing opportunities to enhance efficiency, reduce cycle times, and improve the quality of legal services through technology and process innovation
• Partner with Finance, Revenue Operations, Procurement, and cross‑functional teams to optimize end‑to‑end legal operations — including matter management, vendor oversight, budgeting, CLM systems, and performance dashboards
• Develop and deliver training programs for legal, compliance, and business teams on AI‑related legal and regulatory topics, fostering a culture of responsible AI adoption across the organization

What You’ll Bring to the Role

Experience:

• 5–7 years of legal experience with significant focus on technology transactions, privacy, data protection, regulatory compliance, or intellectual property
• Demonstrated knowledge of the AI regulatory landscape and experience drafting and negotiating complex technology agreements
• Prior in‑house experience at a technology company or organization undergoing significant digital transformation
• Hands‑on experience advising on the development, procurement, or deployment of AI or machine learning systems, and familiarity with legal ops tools and processes

Skills:

• AI & emerging technology legal advisory — you understand the regulatory landscape and translate it into actionable guidance
• Legal operations expertise — you design and scale processes that make legal teams faster and more effective
• Strong communicator — you make complex legal and technical concepts clear to any audience
• Collaborative partner — you build trust with technologists, business leaders, and fellow legal professionals alike
• Intellectually curious and proactive — you thrive in fast‑moving environments and stay ahead of a rapidly evolving field

Tools Used:

• AI tools: Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot
• Legal automation & workflow: Dust, N8N

Languages:

• Fluent French

Our Hiring Process

Our hiring process includes:

• TA Screen (45 minutes) - Get to know our Legal Team and discuss your background and motivations
• Manager Interview (45 minutes) - Meet with the Legal Director to explore the role and strategic priorities
• Two STAR Interviews (45 minutes each) - Deep dive into your experience through structured behavioral interviews focused on real situations you’ve navigated

We’re committed to a transparent, efficient process and will keep you informed at every stage.

We welcome collaborators with their diverse perspectives and experiences to power us forward. These often far exceed conventional job requirements and help us create a culture of continuous learning. If you’re ready to join a global leader powering digital transformation for 450+ of the world’s most innovative retailers and B2B organizations.

As part of our recruitment process, Mirakl processes your personal data to review and manage your application and, where appropriate, to consider your profile for future opportunities. You can exercise your data protection rights at any time, and as further detailed in our policies. For more information about how we process your personal data and your rights, please consult our Recruitment Privacy Notice, here in English and here in French.

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions to help streamline our hiring process, including screening applications, analyzing resumes, and assessing responses. While AI helps us work efficiently, all final hiring decisions are made by humans. For more information, visit our AI Guidelines for Candidates and Interviews.