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We’re looking for a Senior Commercial Counsel to join our Paris team on a 9-month fixed-term contract. This is a hybrid role, based in Paris. In this role, you’ll support Deliveroo and Wolt businesses in France, the Benelux and the Baltics, partnering closely with business stakeholders to solve complex legal and commercial challenges.
Job Responsibility
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of high-value commercial agreements across multiple international markets (agreements with merchants or vendors)
Conduct legal risk assessments and advise internal teams (Operations, Marketing, Commercial, Finance, Product) to help them navigate complex legal landscapes and achieve business priorities at pace
Monitor regulatory developments across in-scope countries and where relevant support the rollout of compliance programs
Requirements
Fully qualified lawyer in France (or a common law jurisdiction with extensive French market experience) with at least 6 years post-qualification experience
Fluent in both written and spoken English and French, with the ability to operate across international teams daily
A strong technical foundation notably in commercial, contractual and consumer law built within a leading private practice law firm, coupled with proven experience in an in-house environment
A track-record of turning complex legal analysis into clear, coherent business-facing advice
Proven ability to build effective relationships, influence senior leaders, work cross-functionally across a fast-paced, matrixed global organisation and deep-dive across a wide variety of topics and products
Strong judgment with an ability to weigh legal risk against commercial priorities to provide solutions-driven legal advice
Nice to have
Working knowledge of competition law
Familiarity with regulatory law, e.g. payment services regulations
Prior in-house experience within a fast-paced, high-growth tech business or a US-owned/internationally-managed company
Experience advising in the other in-scope countries (Belgium, Luxembourg, Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia)
What we offer
Paternity and maternity support
Excellent learning and development opportunities and access to RooLearn, our learning platform, packed with high-quality training and content
Regular social events such as sports, breakfasts and occasional aperitifs
Headspace membership
Subsidised health insurance, with option to add family
Discounted access to Gymlib
Subsidised Navigo subscriptions for sustainable transport
Subsidy if you use a 'green' vehicle to commute
25 days annual leave plus complementary rest days per year, which increase with length of time at the company
One day of paid leave per year to volunteer with a registered charity
Free Deliveroo Plus subscription
Monthly restaurant vouchers
Team lunches from the best local restaurants
Some roles may be eligible for share awards
Depending on role and location, some employees may be eligible for an annual cash bonus, sign-on bonus or relocation support