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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in contract law and the ability to draft, review, and negotiate various types of agreements while effectively communicating with stakeholders. Proficient in managing contract workflows, ensuring compliance, and maintaining accurate documentation in both French and English.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Advanced Degree In Business LawQualified To Practice LawExperience In Reviewing Commercial ContractsStrong Foundation In Contract LawExcellent Written And Spoken French And English
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Hard Skills
Contract DraftingContract ReviewLegal AnalysisDocument ManagementNegotiation SkillsRisk IdentificationLegal ResearchCompliance ManagementSummary Memo PreparationContract Template Utilization
Soft Skills
MeticulousOrganizedService-OrientedEffective CommunicationPragmatic Approach
Tools & Technologies
Contract DatabaseTracking SpreadsheetsApproval WorkflowsDocument Templates
Certifications & Qualifications
Admitted To A Bar
Industry Keywords
Intellectual PropertyTechnology LawCommercial AgreementsNon-Disclosure AgreementsSupplier ContractsService AgreementsLegal Best PracticesCollaboration AgreementsResearch AgreementsLicensing Agreements
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Prepare, review, and monitor standard contracts, including non-disclosure agreements, service agreements, supplier contracts, commercial agreements, and amendments
- Analyze contracts proposed by clients, suppliers, or partners to identify deviations from approved legal positions
- Participate in contract negotiations for routine matters, with support from the Head of Legal Affairs when necessary
- Organize approval and signature workflows, verify document completeness, and ensure proper archiving
- Support the Sales, Business Development, Procurement, R&D, and Product teams with their day-to-day legal requests
- Gather the information required to analyze matters and prepare clear responses or summary memos
- Participate in follow-up meetings and document open items, actions, and next steps
- Help teams use contract templates, approval processes, and legal best practices
- Identify sensitive or unusual matters requiring validation by the Head of Legal Affairs
- Contribute to the review of confidentiality, intellectual property, licensing, usage rights, and technology-related commitments
- Collect the information required from the R&D and Product teams to prepare collaboration, research, or development agreements
- Prepare initial drafts of documents using approved templates
- Maintain documentary records for collaborations and associated contractual commitments
- Keep the contract database and tracking spreadsheets up to date, including matter status, signatures, deadlines, renewals, and key obligations
- Contribute to updating templates, clause libraries, and practical guides
- Participate in improving contract and document management processes
- Prepare awareness materials on contract best practices for operational teams
- Gather the contracts, correspondence, and factual information required to analyze contractual issues
- Prepare timelines, summaries, and draft straightforward letters for review
- Track actions and deadlines related to claims or disputes
- Promptly flag unusual clauses, identified risks, or situations that could become contentious
Requirements
What you’ll need- Advanced degree in business law, contract law, technology law, or a related field, at Master’s level (equivalent to a French Master 2)
- Approximately 2 years of experience in a law firm or in-house legal department
- Initial experience reviewing or drafting commercial contracts
- Qualified to practice law and admitted to a Bar
- Strong foundation in contract law
- Strong interest in intellectual property, innovation, and technology environments
- Ability to draft clear documents, summarize legal issues, and identify matters requiring validation
- Meticulous, organized, service-oriented, and able to manage multiple matters and deadlines simultaneously
- Comfortable communicating with non-legal stakeholders, with a pragmatic, business-oriented approach
- Excellent written and spoken French and English
- Ability to work on contracts in English
Benefits
Comp & perks- Modern offices in Massy
- Flexible hybrid working arrangements, with 2–3 remote-working days per week
- A dynamic and close-knit international team
- A key role in a rapidly growing start-up
- Time dedicated to training and attending conferences or meetups
- Permanent full-time contract (CDI)