Head of Legal

Yousign is a European player in electronic signature and trust services, supporting companies looking to digitalise their contractual processes in a simple, secure, and compliant way. In a regulated environment rapidly evolving with eIDAS 2.0, digital identity, trust services, AI, and cyber‑security, the Legal team plays a key role in the company's growth, protection, and structuring.

Mission

The Head of Legal will be responsible for Yousign's legal function on a day‑to‑day basis, with both a strategic and highly operational approach. They will secure business activities, accelerate commercial growth, support product and regulatory developments, and leverage AI to continuously increase the team's productivity.

We are looking for a business‑oriented, hands‑on lawyer, fluent in French and English, with management experience, capable of directly handling complex matters while structuring processes, prioritising requests, and providing pragmatic answers to internal teams. The Head of Legal will be a member of Yousign's leadership team and will take part in key company decisions.

Management

The Head of Legal will manage a team composed of two "contracts" lawyers, one "regulatory/product" lawyer, and an apprentice. They will act as a close business and product partner with a pragmatic, solution‑oriented approach.

Reporting to the CFO, the Head of Legal will work in close partnership with Sales, Customer Success, Product, Tech, Security & Compliance, Finance, and People teams.

Main Responsibilities

• Legal Team Management

  The Head of Legal will supervise, animate, and develop the legal team daily. They will define priorities, allocate topics, ensure the quality of deliverables, and support the professional growth of the lawyers, maintaining a demanding, pragmatic, and internally service‑oriented team culture.

• Contractual and Business Support

  The Head of Legal will oversee and directly engage in strategic contracts, including B2B client contracts, partnerships, supplier agreements, distribution contracts, RFPs, international contracts, NDAs, and complex negotiation matters.

  They must be capable of leading sensitive negotiations in both French and English, balancing legal protection, commercial speed, and customer experience.

• Regulatory, Product, and Trust Services

  In a highly regulated environment, the Head of Legal will support the product, tech, security, and compliance teams on topics related to trust services, digital identity, electronic signature, and eIDAS requirements.

  Knowledge of eIDAS 2.0 is a significant plus but not mandatory. A strong appetite for regulated environments, the ability to quickly grasp technical and regulatory topics, and a desire to work closely with the product team are essential.

• AI, Data, and Innovation

  The Head of Legal will need to be attuned to challenges related to artificial intelligence and new technologies. They will support Yousign in risk analysis, contracting, governance, and the regulatory impacts associated with the use of AI in products and internal tools.

  Concrete experience in AI, data, SaaS, legal tech, fintech, digital identity, or cyber‑security will be particularly valued.

• Corporate, Governance, and Cross‑Functional Projects

  The Head of Legal may be involved in governance, corporate, insurance, litigation, intellectual property, internal compliance, group policies, and cross‑functional projects. They will serve as a key legal reference point, coordinating external counsel when necessary while maintaining a strong in‑house execution capability.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate has approximately 10–12 years of legal experience, ideally gained in SaaS, tech, B2B, trust services, fintech, health tech, legal tech, cyber‑security, software, or another regulated sector. They have already demonstrated their ability to operate in a fast‑growing organisation with strong business stakes, B2B sales cycles, and international stakeholders.

Expected Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience, including 3 in a management role
• Strong experience in B2B, SaaS, tech, or services contract negotiations
• Experience and interest in regulated environments; knowledge of eIDAS 2.0 and the AI Act is a plus
• Experience collaborating with Product/Tech & Compliance teams in an ISO 27001 environment
• Demonstrated sensitivity or concrete experience using AI to increase internal productivity (used daily in a professional context)
• Hands‑on, operational, pragmatic, and business‑oriented, with the ability to simplify legal topics
• Fluency in both French and English is required

Benefits

• Meal vouchers (Swile): €10.50/day, 50% covered by Yousign.
• Health insurance (Alan): Basic plan at €62.50/month, 50% covered by Yousign.
• Life & disability insurance: 100% employer‑covered.
• Wellbeing: Axomove (4 physio sessions) and Moka.care (4 therapy/coaching sessions).
• Transportation: 50% reimbursement for public transport for hybrid workers.
• Leeto: Access to numerous employee discounts (cinema, travel, leisure, sports, etc.).
• Time off: 10 RTT days/year, plus menstrual leave, parenthood benefits, seniority days, and “journée de solidarité.”
• Additional benefits: 1 volunteering day/year, learning & development budget, and more.

Why join Yousign now?

• A mission that matters in a world challenged by AI‑driven fraud
• A vision built on integrity
• A European & sovereign platform
• A certified B Corp
• The golden age of Yousign