Senior Legal Counsel - E-commerce/Marketplace

Vestiaire Collective; Paris; Sur place; EUR 80 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading online marketplace based in Paris is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to support e-commerce activities. Responsibilities include negotiating contracts, advising on market regulations, and managing legal topics. Candidates should have a university degree, 6-12 years of legal experience, and be fluent in both French and English. This role offers competitive compensation and the chance to impact sustainable fashion initiatives.

Prestations

Significant investment in learning

Competitive compensation

Free shares eligibility

Two days for community projects

Qualifications

• 6 to 12 years post qualification experience (In-House or Law Firm).
• International exposure in e-commerce or technology sectors.

Responsabilités

• Negotiate and draft contracts related to e-commerce activities.
• Advise on e-commerce regulations and compliance.
• Manage legal topics for general business matters.

Connaissances

Autonomous operation

Interpersonal skills

Drafting skills

Pragmatic advice

Fluent in French

Fluent in English

Formation

University Degree and legal qualifications

Description du poste

Vestiaire Collective is the leading global online marketplace for desirable pre-loved fashion. Our mission is to transform the fashion industry for a more sustainable future by empowering our community to promote the circular fashion movement. Vestiaire was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Paris with offices in London, Berlin, New York, Singapore, Ho Chi Minh and Hong Kong and warehouses in Tourcoing (France), Crawley (UK), Hong Kong and New York.

We currently have a diverse global team of 700 employees representing more than 50 nationalities. Our values are Activism, Transparency, Dedication and Greatness and Collective. We are proud to be a BCorp.

We are hiring a Senior Legal Counsel - E-commerce/Marketplace.

We are looking for a capable and energetic lawyer to join the legal department in our headquarters in Paris. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, you will play a key role in strengthening VestiaireCollective’s legal team and supporting the group’s global growth strategy.

You will work on a diverse and challenging range of general commercial and marketplace regulatory matters, and be responsible for managing external law firms and other service providers.

You should be someone who seeks responsibility and autonomy in your role, who is inquisitive, enthusiastic about e-commerce, digital marketplaces, technology and sustainability, and enjoy being challenged intellectually. In return you will be offered excellent opportunities to grow your experience in multiple areas of law.

The role is based in our Paris headquarters and some international travel may be required. The position is an open-ended contract (contrat à durée indéterminée) with competitive compensation and an immediate start date.

What you will do

• Negotiating and drafting contracts relating to our e-commerce and marketplace activities covering software/technology/AI, payments, transport and warehouse operations
• Advising on e-commerce and marketplace regulations (including DSA, P2B, PSD2, GPRS, NIS2, EU AI Act and Customs)
• Managing legal topics relating to general business and commercial matters
• Where needed, manage and communicate with external law firms and other service providers

Who you are

• University Degree and legal qualifications
• 6 to 12 years post qualification experience (In-House or Law Firm)
• Strong ability to operate autonomously
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well within a start-up type environment, managing internal and external stakeholders
• Fluent in French and English (written and oral)
• International exposure
• Ability to be practical and business-minded with an ability to present to internal stakeholders with real-world, pragmatic advice
• Excellent legal and commercial awareness, drafting and negotiating skills
• Ability to work in a dynamic, multicultural environment
• Preferred: E-commerce, Marketplace, Luxury goods or technology industry background or exposure

What we offer

A meaningful job with an impact on the way people consume fashion and promote sustainability

The opportunity to do career-defining work in a fast-growing French-born scale up

The possibility to work as part of a globally diverse team with more than 50 nationalities

Two days to help Project - reinforcing your activist journey and volunteer for an association

Significant investment in your learning and growth

Competitive compensation and benefits package

As full member of our entrepreneurial project, you will be eligible to free shares

Vestiaire Collective is an equal opportunities employer. We believe that talent comes in many forms, and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Please note that Vestiaire Collective only contacts candidates via official emails ending in @vestiairecollective.com or [e-mail]. We never use WhatsApp, Telegram, or similar apps for job offers, nor will we ever request payments or banking details.