Legal Counsel

Role Summary

We’re looking for a Legal Counsel to join us as the second person in Photoroom’s legal team. Working closely with our Head of Legal, you’ll take full ownership of being a key partner to the sales, growth, tech, and people teams to help them navigate the many laws and regulations impacting their work.

Location & Compensation

Location: Paris-based, 3 days/week in the office. We offer relocation within Europe.

Compensation: €63,000 to €76,000, depending on seniority, plus stock options/BSPCE.

Responsibilities

• Own commercial contracts end-to-end, draft, review, and negotiate agreements for sales, growth, product, and engineering.
• Advance GDPR compliance—implement privacy by design, strengthen data treatment register, privacy policy, and IT security routines.
• Monitor AI regulations, assess impact on machine learning and AI product development.
• Maintain IP position—manage trademark registrations, domain names, and infringement monitoring.
• Provide support on corporate, labour, public affairs, and other legal matters as needed.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years legal experience in tech, from a top-tier or tech-focused law firm, in-house counsel at a SaaS startup or scale‑up, or both.
• Hands‑on exposure to commercial contracts and at least one of GDPR/privacy, IP, or regulatory compliance.
• Master’s degree in law; bar admission is a plus but not required.
• Fluent in French and English; drafting, negotiating, and communicating in both languages.
• Business‑partner mindset—propose workable options, know when clarity beats perfection.
• Self‑management in an asynchronous, remote‑friendly, fast‑moving environment.
• Familiarity with AI technologies and legal implications, including EU AI Act is desirable.

Benefits

• Regular team gatherings, including yearly company offsite, retreats, and social events.
• 25 days annual leave + RTT, and local public holidays.
• Competitive equity package with stock options/BSPCE.
• €1,000 annual learning and development budget.
• Private health insurance.
• Access to mental health support (therapists, coaches, self‑care tools).
• Sports and cultural activities reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, family, gender identity, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.