Full-Time Senior Legal Counsel - CE (France)

Senior Legal Counsel for CE (France) and Lead Privacy Counsel.

Provide broad legal advice and assistance to the business in CE for all French-speaking countries (e.g., France, Belgium, Luxembourg). Work with the Go-To Market team and legal colleagues to address legal issues globally.

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial Contracts: Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts (SaaS, service agreements, NDAs, joint ventures). Provide legal advice on contract interpretation and dispute resolution.
• French Commercial Law: Advise on French commercial law matters (corporate governance, competition law, consumer protection). Stay updated on French legal developments and provide training.
• Privacy, Data Protection, and AI: Advise on data privacy and protection compliance (GDPR, e-Privacy, local laws). Conduct DPIAs, guide on data minimization and retention. Manage data breach responses, coordinate with stakeholders. Represent the company in data protection audits and investigations. Involvement in company's AI committee and related projects.

Experience

• Qualified to practice law in France
• Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience
• Experience in a private law firm
• In-house experience in a globally operating IT/tech company

Education

• French Law Degree (preferably masters level) (IP law, Economic law or Business law)

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong project management skills
• Excellent presentation skills (formal and informal)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills (French & English)
• Good interpersonal and relationship management skills
• Self-starter, quick learner, team player
• Ability to collaborate with senior management and other disciplines
• Committed to performance, practical results delivery
• Hands-on, "Can Do" mentality
• Energetic, with initiative
• Ability to work under pressure, be flexible
• Strong work ethic, enthusiastic about new challenges
• Creative thinker, resourceful problem solver

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