Senior Legal Counsel

Deepki; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Deepki in Paris is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to act as a business partner in their growth. The position involves drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts in both French and English, alongside managing relationships with suppliers. Candidates should have a Master 2 in Business Law and 4+ years of experience. Fluency in French and English is mandatory. This hybrid role allows 3 days a week in the office and offers a fixed-term contract from May to December 2026.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in international law firms or legal departments of tech/SaaS companies.
• CAPA and/or English/New York bar qualification would be a plus.
• Experience in managing a dynamic workload.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate contracts in French and English.
• Support international sales teams in negotiations.
• Manage relationships with external suppliers.

Skills

IP/IT Law expertise

Fluent in French

Fluent in English

Contract negotiation

Service orientation

Education

Master 2 or equivalent in Business Law

Job description

About Deepki

Founded in 2014, Deepki is the most trusted sustainability SaaS solution for sustainability in the Real Estate sector. Its comprehensive platform enables Real Estate stakeholders to manage risk through data-driven insights, improve the financial performance of their assets, meet growing investor expectations and regulatory requirements. It also supports clients in developing clear action plans for both transition and adaptation, while delivering positive financial outcomes.

We’re actively looking for a Senior Legal Counsel to join the team and act as a true business partner to help in the company’s growth in France and internationally.

Fixed term contract - May to December 2026

Paris based - hybrid model 3 days/week in office

Your Day-to-day Will Include

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts in French and English, e.g., SaaS license agreements, service agreements, non-disclosure agreements
• Supporting international Sales teams in commercial negotiations.
• Managing relationships and contracting processes with external suppliers and service providers.
• Assisting the legal team in developing training projects for the sales, product, and delivery teams.
• Contributing to the implementation of AI systems to streamline and automate internal contractual processes.

Profile

• Master 2 or equivalent in Business Law, Digital Law, or DJCE (Diplôme de Juriste Conseil d'Entreprise). CAPA and/or English/New York bar qualification would be a plus.
• Specialist in IP/IT law with 4+ years of experience acquired in international law firms or within the legal department of a tech/SaaS company with a footprint in France and in the UK and/or US.
• Fluent in French and English (C1) mandatory, both oral and written (daily work with our international offices). Spanish/German would be a plus.
• Soft Skills:
• Adept at managing a dynamic workload within a fast-growing company
• Pedagogical and pragmatic approach with the ability to be a business advisor, and not being purely legal.
• Excellent writing skills and ability to synthesise information.
• Ability to simplify subjects to turn complex circumstances into simple decisions.
• Agility and capacity to prioritise competing needs within a fast-evolving environment.
• Service orientation and "solution maker" mindset.

Interview process

• Talent Acquisition interview - 45'
• Hiring Manager interview + Test - 1h
• Meet the team in office - 30'

Deepki is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, passion, merit, and business need.