Paris-Based Temporary Associate General Counsel

Sotheby's International; Paris; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Sotheby's is seeking a business-minded, autonomous and self-motivated lawyer to lead the Legal Department in Paris on a maternity cover basis for 6 months starting February 2027. The role covers France, Belgium and Monaco, supporting auction and private sales, procurement, and regulatory matters while collaborating with global Litigation and Compliance teams.

Ideal candidates are French-qualified lawyers with 8-10 years PQE, comfortable working across time zones, and capable of handling

Qualifikationen

• French qualified lawyer with approximately 8-10 years of post-qualification experience.
• In-house experience is a plus and art industry experience is preferred but not required.
• Confident working across multiple time zones and jurisdictions.

Aufgaben

• Draft and negotiate contracts for auction and private sales and related commercial contracts.
• Provide legal support to marketing, procurement and operations teams; draft and negotiate related agreements.
• Give general commercial advice on corporate matters, licensing, digital activities and new initiatives in France, Belgium and Monaco.
• Advise on deal structure and legal and reputational risk; manage local claims and disputes as needed.
• Update template contracts and client-facing documentation; ensure compliance with policies.

Ausbildung

French qualified lawyer

Jobbeschreibung

Sotheby's is seeking a business-minded, autonomous and self-motivated lawyer to lead the Legal Department in Paris on a maternity cover basis for 6 months starting February 2027. The role covers France, Belgium and Monaco, supporting auction and private sales, procurement, and regulatory matters while collaborating with global Litigation and Compliance teams.

Ideal candidates are French-qualified lawyers with 8-10 years PQE, comfortable working across time zones, and capable of handling