Senior Legal Counsel

EQS Group AG; Paris; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

EQS Group AG seeks a capable Legal Counsel to advise management on legal matters and negotiate software licenses and service agreements with global partners and customers. You will help ensure regulatory compliance and contribute to standard contract development in a fast-paced, international environment.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the sales team and other departments, requiring strong English and French language skills and the ability to manage complex contracting processes.

Qualifications

• University degree in law.
• Proven experience practicing independently or in the legal department of a technology company, ideally with focus on software license and service agreements and an international environment.

Responsibilities

• Advise and support management on legal issues across the company.
• Provide extensive legal counsel; negotiate and review software licenses and service agreements with partners, suppliers, and customers worldwide.
• Ensure compliance with laws and regulations, including further development of EQS Group’s internal compliance structure.
• Participation in development of standard contracts and general terms and conditions.
• Review and update contract templates in the national language and manage translations.
• Support sales in structuring transactions and accelerating the contracting process.

Skills

Negotiating skills

Collaborative

Language proficiency

Education

Law degree

Job description

JOIN OUR TEAM

Are you passionate about providing legal advice and support? Do you enjoy collaborating on contracts with the sales team and clients? Do you work best in a value-driven organization? If you answered yes to all these questions – keep on reading.

EQS Groupis a leading international cloud software provider in theareasof Compliance & Ethics, Data Privacy, Sustainability Management, and Investor Relations. We help thousands of companies worldwide to cultivate trust by simplifying complex processes, ensuring transparency, and enabling clear communication with stakeholders.

Our success is built on our people. We bring together talented individuals who care about doing meaningful work, take pride in what they do, and support one another to achieve more together. We believe passion and trust aren’t just values — they’re at the core of how we operate, every day.

Our mission is to Create Trusted Companies. If you share our passion for our mission, we’d love to have you help us turn it into reality.

Our Culture Drives Our Benefits

• You'reimportant.A trusting environment and lifelong learning for your individual development. Set personal development goals, receivesupportand regular feedback. We support you in equipping yourself for success.
• Living our values.Take responsibility for a variety of tasks, find out what you like to work on, and find your way to make your own personal impact with us!A Pro bono program to support causes close to your heart.
• Great atmosphere.A full onboarding journey and a “Zinc” welcome to start you off right.Regular team events, parties, and a talented international team with a common goal that unites us all.
• Be part of an exciting journey.Contribute to our success story of becoming the leading European cloud provider for corporate compliance and investor relations solutions.
• Work-life balance isa must.Workin a modern office. In addition, we offer flexibility through our hybrid-working model(3 days on-site, 2 days remote), conveniently arrange your working hours, and the ability to work from abroad within the EU.Plus, 12additionalpaid leave days per year (RTT)
• Health is a priority.Weoffer private health insurance, Alan for your healthcare, andSwilecard for your meals.

YOUR IMPACT

• Advise and support management on all legal-related issues.
• Provide extensive legal counsel; negotiate and review software license and service agreements from partners, suppliers, and our customers worldwide.
• Ensure compliance with laws and regulations, including but not limited to the further development of EQS Group’s internal compliance structure.
• Participation in the further development of standard contracts and general terms and conditions.
• Various project work, e.g., review and consistent updating of contract forms in the respective national language, as well as the follow-up of contract translations.
• Supporting sales in structuring transactions and accelerating the sales contracting process.

THIS IS YOU

• University degree in law.
• Proven experience practicing independently or in the legal department of a technology company, ideally with a focus on software license and service agreements and an international environment.
• Proficient communication skills in English and French (C1). Another European language is a plus.
• Understanding of economic contexts.
• Enjoys a highly collaborative environment and interdisciplinary work.
• High service orientation as well as an independent and result-oriented way of working.
• Negotiating skills and the ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure.
• Ability to efficiently handle changing tasks under time pressure and to set the required priorities.

About Us

EQS Group was founded in Munich in 2000. Today, the group employs around 600 professionals worldwide. https://www.eqs.com/

We believe technology can drive integrity and build trust. That’s why EQS Group develops digital solutions that make transparency scalable and a responsible business achievable.

More than 14,000 companies worldwide use our software to meet regulatory requirements reliably, manage risks effectively, and report transparently on business performance and its impact on society and the environment. Our cloud platform, the EQS COCKPIT, brings together solutions for compliance, data privacy, sustainability, and investor relations — enabling organizations to act with confidence and lead with integrity. By combining innovation with purpose, we create technology that promotes accountability and supports a more sustainable future for business and society.

Join our team at EQS Group and become part of a dynamic and inclusive workplace that celebrates individuality. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds who share our commitment to excellence and our passion for creating a diverse and inclusive workforce.

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