Legal Counsel

AliExpress is part of Alibaba International Digital Commerce Group. Launched in 2010, AliExpress is an international marketplace enabling global consumers to buy directly from manufacturers and distributors in China and around the world. It is available in 18 languages, including English, Portuguese, Spanish and French.

Why Join Us

AliExpress elevates shopping with quality products and superior service, streamlining global commerce for SMEs. Imagine a career where your growth is limitless, collaborating on transformative projects with global impact.

AliExpress boasts a global team that spans various countries including China, Spain, the United States, Korea, Saudi Arabia, Brazil, among others. Wherever you are, you'll find AliExpress's spirit of innovation and collaboration.

We seek to hire a legal counsel of commercial legal who will be a key member of the growing legal team supporting AliExpress consumer facing e-commerce platform and services in Europe market. The attorney will be based in Paris.

Job Description

1. Reporting to General Counsel or Senior Legal Counsel, AliExpress, advise on legal aspects of the platform’s international expansion of current and proposed new e-commerce offerings, with a focus on Europe.
2. Provide advice to business teams on legal aspects of the implementation of commercial agreements, business models and strategies, business operations, supply chain operations and product offerings.
3. Address and respond to document requests from overseas government regulators and law enforcement agencies.
4. Provide advice on platform compliance, local and cross border logistics, customs and tariffs, and product listing compliance matters.
5. Research local laws and regulations in the local jurisdictions and manage outside counsel.
6. Negotiate, draft, and review contracts, commercial agreements and policies.
7. Develop in-house legal tools and policies, and conduct trainings to business units.

Requirements

1. Qualified lawyer admitted to practice in an EU jurisdiction, with at least 5-7 years of relevant legal experience.
2. Proven in-house legal experience at a leading e-commerce platform or multinational corporation, with a solid understanding of e-commerce business models and key compliance challenges, and/or cross-border trade transactions (such as import/export, logistics, payments, financing, etc.).
3. Direct experience handling regulatory investigations, inquiries, or enforcement proceedings initiated by EU authorities, particularly those conducted by customs, tax, and other relevant regulatory agencies.
4. English language proficiency is essential. Plus to have fluency in another European language (preferably French) and/or in Chinese (i.e., ability to hold business meetings, as well as reading and writing).
5. Highly responsible, independent, high integrity and team-oriented, with sound judgment and a proactive approach to risk management.
6. Ability to work with different locations across time-zones.
7. Sincere interest in technology, innovation and business. Strong commercial sense with solid foundation in legal training.
8. Open to international travel as may be necessary.