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Pennylane

Equity Legal Counsel

Pennylane

. Lead employee equity plan operations end to end, including BSPCE, BSA, stock options, and future mechanisms .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeRemote • FranceJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in managing employee equity plans, including BSPCE, BSA, and stock options, while ensuring compliance with corporate law and capital transaction regulations in France and Europe. Proficient in coordinating with cross-functional teams and optimizing equity processes through automation and innovative tools.

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Corporate Law ExpertiseEmployee Equity Plan ManagementCapital Transactions CoordinationFluency in French and EnglishAttention to Detail

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Hard Skills
Equity Plan OperationsBSPCE KnowledgeBSA KnowledgeStock Options ManagementCorporate DocumentationRegulatory ComplianceTransaction CoordinationCap Table MonitoringLegal Document ReviewAutomation and Tooling
Soft Skills
Organizational SkillsProblem-SolvingEffective CommunicationAgilityCollaboration
Certifications & Qualifications
Formal Legal Education
Industry Keywords
Employee Equity PlansCapital TransactionsCorporate FormalitiesGovernanceLegal Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead employee equity plan operations end to end, including BSPCE, BSA, stock options, and future mechanisms
  • Coordinate ESOP grants with internal and external stakeholders
  • Support employees who receive equity awards
  • Manage post-grant activities, including exercises, liquidity/secondary events, departures, international mobility, and changes in status
  • Execute these transactions from A to Z, including documentation, project timelines, HR/Finance coordination, and communications to award recipients
  • Monitor and update the cap table on a daily basis
  • Prepare and maintain corporate documentation and filings related to capital transactions
  • Support employees holding options and HR teams, particularly Operations and Talent Acquisition
  • Structure, document, and optimize equity processes, notably through standardization, automation, tooling, and AI
  • Monitor regulatory developments relating to employee equity plans and capital transactions in France and Europe
  • Collaborate daily with Legal, Finance, and People teams across Europe

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • At least 2 years of experience in corporate law, in a law firm and/or in-house, with significant exposure to equity matters
  • Strong foundation in corporate law and capital transactions, including governance, documentation, filings, and transaction coordination
  • Strong knowledge of regulations applicable to employee equity plans and capital transactions, including BSPCE, BSA, and stock options
  • Knowledge of related corporate formalities and filings
  • Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills
  • Ability to propose effective solutions and move initiatives forward with simplicity and agility
  • Interest in tooling, automation, continuous improvement, and innovative tools/AI
  • Ability to work effectively with People, Finance, and Talent Acquisition teams
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both French and English
  • Fluency in English required
  • Formal legal education and practical knowledge of French corporate law and capital transactions
  • Professional fluency in both French and English, including the ability to review legal documents and explain technical legal topics in both languages

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • One of the best health insurance plans on the market (Alan Blue and Alan Mind)
  • Meal vouchers (Swile card)
  • 6 to 12 additional RTT days on top of 5 weeks of paid vacation
  • A monthly budget for all Pennylaners to support working from home or from a coworking space
  • A BSPCE grant
  • Access to 8,000 gyms across France and more than 300 wellness activities through our partner Gymlib
  • A Mac
  • Tech Days every 3 months to bring remote employees together
  • An annual company off-site
  • An inclusive, supportive work environment conducive to personal and professional growth