Senior Legal Counsel

Il y a 4 jours

Paris, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France Sage Temps plein 90 000 € - 130 000 € Contrat

jobs Verified: 14 Sept 2026 Paris, France (Hybrid: 3 days in office, 2 days remote)

Senior Legal Counsel

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Organising Institution / Firm

Sage

Rolling Basis (Official)

Paris, France (Hybrid: 3 days in office, 2 days remote)

Not Specified

Qualified lawyer with a law degree and bar admission; Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience (PQE) in-house or private practice; Knowledge of IP and data privacy principles.

In-House Legal Counsel Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Contextual Overview

Sage is hiring a Senior Legal Counsel to join its International Legal team supporting Southern Europe (SEU). Based in Paris in a hybrid working arrangement, the role involves providing commercial, practical legal advice on go-to-market strategies, complex technology contracts, data privacy, compliance, and cross-border initiatives.

Key Eligibility Criteria

  • Qualifications: Qualified lawyer with a law degree and admission to practice law.
  • Experience: At least 2 years' post-qualification experience (PQE) gained in-house or in private practice.
  • Domain Knowledge: Strong commercial legal experience with understanding of intellectual property and data privacy principles.
  • Skills: Drafting, negotiation, risk management, stakeholder management, and a growth mindset towards continuous improvement and innovation (e.g., AI and emerging tech).

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

  • Provide business-focused legal counsel to business leaders across Southern Europe.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate complex technology agreements and commercial contracts.
  • Support go-to-market activities, cross-border projects, compliance programs, and risk management frameworks.
  • Mentoring junior legal team members and creating self-service tools and guidance materials for business stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with international legal teams across jurisdictions under the 'One OGC' framework.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

  • Remuneration: Not specified.
  • Work Mode: Hybrid (3 days/week in Paris office, 2 days/week remote).
  • Key Benefits: €10 daily meal vouchers (60% covered by Sage), 80% public transport reimbursement, 5 paid volunteering days per year, international mobility allowance (up to 10 weeks abroad), and personal development/training leave.