Strategic Legal Counsel – Paris/Barcelona (Hybrid)

Papernest; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BSPCE subscription bonuses

Home insurance benefits

Health insurance with Alan

Meal vouchers Swile

Remote work 2 days/week

Training & career development

Job summary

Papernest is seeking a Legal Counsel to join our small legal team in Paris or Barcelona. You will partner with product, marketing and finance teams across France and Spain, handling contracts, data protection and regulatory compliance end to end.

The role covers corporate housekeeping, litigation coordination, and ensuring consumer law compliance across multiple jurisdictions. French law expertise is required in both locations, with hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in French business law; bar admission a plus.
• 2–4 years as a lawyer; exposure to commercial contracts and regulatory matters.
• Fluent in French and English; Spanish is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of French/English commercial agreements.
• Support GDPR compliance and data protection efforts with the DPO.
• Improve legal processes, templates and contract management; AI tools welcome.

Skills

French & English

Spanish helpful

2-4 years of experience as lawyer

Education

Master's degree in French business law

Job description

Papernest is seeking a Legal Counsel to join our small legal team in Paris or Barcelona. You will partner with product, marketing and finance teams across France and Spain, handling contracts, data protection and regulatory compliance end to end.

The role covers corporate housekeeping, litigation coordination, and ensuring consumer law compliance across multiple jurisdictions. French law expertise is required in both locations, with hybrid working options.