Manage and pilot all Group contracts (excluding employment contracts), from drafting to execution and renewal
Design and implement legal processes and a centralised contract management tool (repository system)
Handle all corporate legal matters: maintain statutory documents (articles of association, Kbis, company’s decisions), manage subsidiary incorporation and follow-up
Prepare and coordinate General Meetings (AGMs/EGMs), in collaboration with external law firms
Oversee equity instruments (BSPCE, stock option plans) and set up a dedicated follow-up tool
Ensure compliance and regulatory monitoring across all Group entities
Liaise with local external counsel for international subsidiaries
Act as a trusted internal legal advisor across all departments, working autonomously and proactively to identify and mitigate legal risks

Master’s degree in Law (Business Law and/or Corporate Law strongly preferred)
- 6 years’ experience, ideally a combination of 3-4 years in a law firm followed by minimum 2 years in an in-house role
Strong expertise in Business Law and Corporate Law
Knowledge of Compliance and Risk Management
Experience in a start-up or innovative environment is a plus
Professional-level English (written and spoken)
Adaptability and agility in a fast-changing environment
Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities
Problem-solving mindset with a pragmatic, business-oriented approach
Strong communication skills and ability to advise senior stakeholders with clarity and precision
Intellectual curiosity and genuine interest in the deep-tech sector
Autonomy and ability to work without close supervision

Senior Legal Counsel

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