Hybrid Senior Legal Counsel

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About the role

  • Lead the legal function as a pragmatic business partner. Own contracts, compliance, privacy, corporate governance and support international expansion.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the entire legal function as a pragmatic business partner with a risk-based approach.
  • Draft and negotiate CGS, CP, Annexes IA, DPAs, SCCs, NDAs, and KA.
  • Handle complex negotiations with strategic suppliers and major accounts.
  • Maintain the right balance between business and legal to apply pragmatic risk management.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable laws, aligned with Skello's risk tolerance.
  • Monitor regulatory developments, especially those affecting our clients' industries.
  • Update registers and compliance processes, and manage data subject rights requests with operational teams.
  • Work closely with Tech and Product teams to ensure Privacy by Design.
  • Ensure proper corporate governance and monitor shareholding.
  • Drive international expansion by setting up and managing subsidiaries.
  • Strategically lead insurance renewals.
  • Act as a trusted partner and advisor to all teams (Sales, Product, HR, Finance).

Requirements

  • Minimum 7 years of experience, ideally starting in a law firm and then in a growth-stage tech environment.
  • Ability to work autonomously and to take full ownership of the legal function.
  • Risk-based approach (Risk Management): propose clear, actionable options and solutions, helping the business unblock situations without slowing innovation.
  • Essential ability to translate legal concepts simply and clearly for operational teams (Sales, Tech).
  • Willingness to work in a fast-paced, international environment.

Benefits

  • Swile meal vouchers: 55% of your daily meals covered by Skello.
  • Group sports classes: a Monday evening session to start the week right.
  • RTT days: 8 days (10 for Sales/BDR on the hourly scheme) in addition to paid vacation to compensate overtime.
  • Best-in-class onboarding: a comprehensive program from your first week.
  • CSE Happy Pal: a platform with a €20/month subsidy for sports and cultural activities.
  • Inclusive parental benefits: 5 additional days off if needed, a €175 birth bonus via Sidecare, and free health cover for your children.
  • Remote work possible: a policy adapted to each team's rhythm.
  • Central offices: Paris and Lille, located in lively city centers with easy public transport access.

Job title

Senior Legal Counsel

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

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