HR Legal & Employee Relations Manager

Scaleway; Paris (TX); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work up to 3 days remote per wk

Dynamic offices near public transport

Healthy meal service at HQ

Job summary

Scaleway seeks an HR Legal & Employee Relations Manager to lead EU-wide legal topics, manage employee relations, and provide strategic guidance to the HR organization. You will partner with the CHRO, HRBPs, and managers to ensure legal consistency and drive compliant, business‑oriented outcomes across European entities.

You will handle collective bargaining strategy, mobility matters, and negotiations, while maintaining proactive legal watch and collaboration with external counsel.

Qualifications

• Master 2 (Level 2) in Social Law or Human Resources.
• At least 5 years of experience in a similar role, ideally including experience in a law firm and/or an international environment.
• Proven expertise in multi-site management within Europe.
• Significant experience in social relations, including managing instances and collective bargaining.
• Full English fluency for daily interaction with international employees and foreign legal cabinets.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR legal topics across Europe and manage employee relations.
• Provide strategic legal guidance on individual and collective matters.
• Turn complex legal topics into clear, actionable solutions supporting Scaleway’s growth.
• Coordinate with CHRO, HRBPs, managers, and internal stakeholders on sensitive topics.
• Oversee pre-litigation and litigation cases in collaboration with external law firms.
• Ensure compliance with evolving French and European legislation.

Skills

English fluency

Legal advisory

Employee relations

Multi-site management

Education

Master 2 in Social Law or Human Resources

Job description

OUR STORY:

Join Scaleway and shape the sovereign cloud of tomorrow !

Since 1999, we have been designing secure, sustainable infrastructures aimed at supporting the most ambitious companies.

Historically known for our dedicated servers (Dedibox), we made a strategic shift to cloud computing in 2015. Staying true to our principles of simplicity, flexibility, and technical excellence, we have become one of the leading players in Europe in the sector.

With the rise of artificial intelligence, we have strengthened our commitment, supported by the Iliad Group, which is investing €3 billion to develop a serious, sovereign AI alternative to American and Asian giants.

Every day, thanks to our fast-growing portfolio of cloud and AI products (bare metal, containerization, serverless, AI, etc.), Scaleway proudly serves thousands of customers across the private and public sector, from corporations like France Télévisions or Hachette Livre, to fast-growing startups like Photoroom and Biolevate, to institutions like the City of Copenhagen.

Our offices are located in Paris, Lille, Toulouse, Rennes, Rouen, Bordeaux and Lyon.

WHY WE NEED YOU?

As Scaleway continues to grow across Europe, we are strengthening our HR team to ensure legal compliance, mitigate risk, and support operational excellence in an increasingly international environment.

Your mission will be to lead HR legal topics across Europe, manage employee relations, and provide strategic legal guidance on both individual and collective matters.

You will play a key role in turning complex legal and employee‑relations topics into clear, practical, and business‑oriented solutions that support Scaleway’s growth.

YOUR FUTURE TEAM

We work in a collaborative and international environment where the diversity of Scalers, combined with a strong culture of knowledge sharing, helps us bring ambitious projects to life.

As HR Legal & Employee Relations Manager, you will work closely with the CHRO and act as a key legal partner to the HR organization.

You will ensure legal consistency, compliance, and strategic alignment across our European entities and locations, while partnering closely with HRBPs, managers, and internal stakeholders on sensitive and high‑impact topics.

YOUR DAILY ROUTINE

• Pilot HR implementation for new country openings, including local benchmarks, employment contracts, and social protection compliance.
• Coordinate and challenge external legal counsel and payroll providers across different European regions to optimize compliance.
• Manage international mobility files, including secondments, expatriation, and cross‑border recruitment.
• Act as the lead internal expert for management on all employment law matters (contracts, working hours, disciplinary actions, and terminations).
• Oversee pre‑litigation and litigation cases in direct collaboration with specialized law firms.
• Maintain legal watch to ensure the company remains compliant with evolving French and European legislation.
• Prepare and co‑animate meetings with Employee Representative Bodies (CSE) and various social committees.
• Define strategy and lead negotiations for collective company agreements.
• Advise leadership on the social climate to maintain constructive and secure dialogue with social partners.

ABOUT YOU

HARDSKILLS:

• Master 2 (Level 2) in Social Law or Human Resources.
• At least 5 years of experience in a similar role, ideally including experience in a law firm and/or an international environment.
• Proven expertise in multi‑site management within Europe.
• Significant experience in social relations, including managing instances and collective bargaining.
• Full English fluency for daily interaction with international employees and foreign legal cabinets.

SOFT SKILLS:

• Strategic Anticipation: Ability to maintain a 6‑to‑12‑month vision on all legal and social files.
• Business Partner Mindset: Moving beyond "just the law" to propose actionable solutions that aid decision‑making.
• Rigor and Excellence: Delivering impeccable, high‑quality work that requires no fundamental revision.
• Strategic Autonomy: Capacity to lead complex subjects from A to Z while providing synthesized reporting.

WHAT YOU WILL FIND AT SCALEWAY ++++

Hybrid work: We offer up to 3 days of remote work per week.

Offices: Our offices are spacious, dynamic workspaces with bold design, conveniently located near public transport. Most of our offices feature outdoor spaces (terraces) and bike parking facilities.

Dining: Our chef provides a healthy meal service at the headquarters, and breakfast is available across all our sites year‑round. Scalers working from regional sites enjoy a Swile card for lunches.

Well‑being commitments: Whether it’s access to a gym, daycare places, or discounted services for caring services, Scaleway is committed to supporting Scalers in maintaining a balanced life.

International environment: With dozens of nationalities, Scaleway offers a stimulating environment where English is as widely spoken as French.

Career & Mobility: Our managers value internal mobility, and opportunities to transition to other entities within the Iliad Group are accessible to all Scalers.

Why join the Scaleway adventure?

• A rich and diverse product offering: Scaleway offers over 100 public cloud products in IaaS, PaaS, and AI.
• A cutting‑edge technical environment: Scaleway provides modern infrastructures, including high‑performance bare metal servers, to tackle exciting technical challenges.
• Commitment to responsible cloud: Scaleway is dedicated to a more responsible cloud, with data centers powered solely by renewable energy since 2017, minimizing our ecological footprint and holding top‑level certification.

THE NEXT STEPS …

• - Discovery call with a recruiter (30 min)
• - Interview with the HR Director to understand your technical skills and approach to the role (45 min)
• - Stakeholder interview to deepen discussions and assess your fit with the team (45 min)

Scaleway is a company certified under SecNumCloud. A background check is mandatory in order to join the company.

At Scaleway, we are committed to building an inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone has a fair opportunity to thrive.

All applications are considered with care, regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnic or social background, religion, disability, or any other characteristic.

We believe great ideas come from everywhere, and everyone which is why you should definitely apply.