Paris-Based Commercial Counsel (6-Month Maternity Cover)

Cultural Signal; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Sotheby’s in Paris is seeking a French-qualified lawyer with 8–10 years PQE to lead commercial and regulatory matters across France, Belgium and Monaco. The role involves drafting contracts for auctions and private sales, supporting marketing and procurement, and coordinating with global Litigation and Compliance teams.

In-house experience is a plus and multilingual capabilities are encouraged. The 6-month maternity cover starts February 2027 and offers exposure to a fast-paced, global

Qualifikationen

• French-qualified lawyer with 8–10 years post-qualification experience.
• In-house experience is a plus.
• Art industry experience preferred but not required.
• Able to work across multiple time zones and jurisdictions.
• Languages beyond English and French encouraged.

Aufgaben

• Drafting and negotiating contracts for auction and private sales and other commercial contracts.
• Provide legal support to marketing, procurement and operations teams.
• Offer general commercial advice on matters related to Sotheby’s business.
• Advise on deal structure and legal risk for France, Belgium and Monaco.
• Manage local claims, disputes and restitution matters with outside counsel as needed.
• Update contract templates and client-facing documents.
• Develop compliance policies with global Compliance.
• Train and coach relevant staff in France, Belgium and Monaco.
• Improve internal processes for efficiency and scalability.

Kenntnisse

Drafting

Communication

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Cross-jurisdictional work

Ausbildung

French legal qualification

Jobbeschreibung

Sotheby’s in Paris is seeking a French-qualified lawyer with 8–10 years PQE to lead commercial and regulatory matters across France, Belgium and Monaco. The role involves drafting contracts for auctions and private sales, supporting marketing and procurement, and coordinating with global Litigation and Compliance teams.

In-house experience is a plus and multilingual capabilities are encouraged. The 6-month maternity cover starts February 2027 and offers exposure to a fast-paced, global