Commercial Legal Counsel (EMEA)

Responsibilities

• We are seeking a Legal Counsel to join our Legal team and focus primarily on Contracts & Commercial topics
• Supporting our business in drafting our contracts, agreements and terms to enable deal making and revenue generation
• Drive contracts negotiations and help contracts adaptation to the evolving AI regulation and compliance
• The role reports into our senior commercial counsel based in Paris
• The legal team currently comprises 6 persons across Paris and Palo Alto, covering a spectrum of competences across regulatory, IP, contracts and corporate
• Draft and provide strategic advice on a wide range of contracts, including but not limited to AI-related service agreements
• Negotiate (markup, arguments, strategies) such contracts with suppliers, partners, customers and other stakeholders
• With the support of other team members in their respective fields of expertise, stay updated on the latest products and AI-related legal and regulatory developments, including when coming from customers’ fields, and provide guidance to their translation into contract adaptation and negotiation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in close partnership with technical and business teams to ensure legal and regulatory compliance in the deployment of AI technologies
• Provide training and support to the business on legal and compliance matters related to AI, and on contract negotiation
• Help on other legal topics as needed (labor law, corporate, competition law, etc.)

Benefits

• Competitive bonus structure
• Equity
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong ability to present complex legal concepts in a clear and understandable manner.
• Business oriented.
• Analytical skills: ability to analyze complex legal and technical issues related to AI and identify potential legal risks and solutions.
• Detail‑oriented with strong problem‑solving skills.
• Proactive, flexible, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Background & Education

• Master degree in law; bar admission a plus.
• Experience in a fast‑growing environment.

Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence

• Understanding of artificial intelligence technologies and their applications.
• Good knowledge of the relevant areas of law, such as data privacy, intellectual property, contract law and liability, regulatory and compliance.

Ethical Awareness

• Strong understanding of ethical considerations related to AI, such as fairness, transparency, accountability, and bias mitigation.

Adaptability & Collaboration

• Willingness to continuously learn and update skills in response to evolving AI technologies and the legal landscape.
• Ability to work independently and in a team‑oriented, collaborative environment.

International Mindset

• International experience is a plus.

Experience

• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant legal experience, preferably in a technology or AI‑focused environment involving contract negotiation.