Legal Counsel (SaaS)

TL;DR

Legal Counsel (SaaS): Managing commercial contracts, GDPR compliance, and AI regulatory monitoring for a visual e-commerce solution with an accent on commercial negotiation and data privacy. Focus on drafting end-to-end agreements, implementing privacy by design, and assessing the impact of the EU AI Act on machine learning products.

Location: Paris, France. Hybrid (3 days/week in office). Relocation support and visa sponsorship available only for positions based in France.

Compensation: €63,000 – €76,000 + Stock-Options/BSPCE

Company

hirify.global is a Y Combinator-backed visual solution for e-commerce, serving over 300 million users worldwide with AI-powered image processing.

What you will do

• Own commercial contracts end-to-end, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements for sales, growth, product, and engineering teams.
• Advance GDPR compliance by implementing privacy by design and strengthening data treatment registers and IT security routines.
• Monitor evolving AI regulations and assess their impact on machine learning and AI product development.
• Maintain the company's IP position through trademark registrations and domain name monitoring.
• Provide legal support on corporate, labour, and public affairs matters as the business expands.

Requirements

• 2 to 5 years of legal experience in tech, either at a top-tier law firm or as in-house counsel at a SaaS startup/scale-up.
• Master's degree in law.
• Fluency in French and English (written and spoken).
• Hands-on experience with commercial contracts and expertise in at least one area: GDPR/privacy, IP, or regulatory compliance.
• Ability to work independently in an async, fast-moving environment.

Nice to have

• Bar admission.
• Familiarity with AI technologies and the EU AI Act.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive equity package with stock options/BSPCE.
• 30 days annual leave plus local public holidays.
• €1,000 annual learning and development budget.
• Private health insurance and personalized mental health support via MokaCare.
• Reimbursement for sports and cultural activities.
• Regular team gatherings, including yearly company offsites and retreats.

Hiring process

• Screening call with Talent Manager (30min).
• Technical interview with Hiring Manager (45min).
• Take-home assignment and live review with the team (45min).
• Culture fit interviews and team introductions (~3h total).
• Reference check and offer.