Head of Corporate Legal

Our mission? Creating the freedom for SMEs to succeed in business and beyond by delivering Europes leading finance workspace. We combine businessclass tools seamless invoicing spend management and preaccounting with unwaveringly attentive 247 support designed to help businesses breeze through all things finance. Our journey Founded by and in July 2017 Qonto has rapidly gained trust serving over 600000 customers. Thanks to our wonderful team of 1600 Qontoers we also made it to the French ranking. Our values Customer focus | Prioritize customers in everything you do. Ownership | Own your part get things done. Teamwork | Make teamwork easy. Mastery | Continuously raise the bar. Integrity | Always do whats right and respect people. Our beliefs At Qonto were committed to fostering a welcoming environment where everyone can thrive. We prioritize evaluating applicants based solely on skills and potential ensuring diversity with 55 international team members 44 women and 20 parents. Join us in building a workplace that celebrates diversity and individuality. Mission Join Qonto as Head of Corporate Legal and lead our corporate legal function as we transition from a payment service provider to a licensed bank. Youll manage complex governance M&A and compliance matters while reducing our reliance on external counsel and mentoring 2 team members. Youll partner directly with our Board of Directors investors and Executive team to ensure Qontos corporate structure supports our ambitious growth plans. Impact Your work will directly enable our banking transition and IPO readiness while maintaining the highest standards of corporate governance. By bringing senior expertise inhouse youll accelerate decisionmaking on critical matters. Responsibilities Lead corporate governance and compliance Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements across relevant jurisdictions. Maintain and update corporate documentation articles of association, delegation of authority, internal regulations and manage our corporate structure as we transition to a licensed bank. Prepare and organize board meetings and committees Lead the preparation of corporate files and draft minutes for Board of Directors meetings, Board Committees and General Shareholders Meetings ensuring all documentation is accurate, compliant and delivered on time. Manage M&A transactions and strategic operations Lead complex multi‑stakeholder projects including M&A deals, due diligence, structuring, negotiation, closing support, major financing rounds and oversee BSPCE employee equity programs. Coordinate external legal support Oversee and manage relationships with external lawyers and advisors acting as the primary point of contact while ensuring effective collaboration and cost management to reduce reliance on outside counsel. Partner with investors and stakeholders Liaise with international investors and shareholders on corporate matters. Gather and integrate legal inputs from cross‑functional teams and ensure transparency and timely information flow across the organization. What you can expect Timing & Context: Youre joining as Qonto transitions from a PSP to a licensed bank. Youll work on high‑stakes projects including banking transition documentation, corporate governance restructuring and strategic M&A deals. Team & Autonomy: Youll manage 2 junior legal professionals. This is a senior role with significant autonomy; youll make independent decisions on complex matters and have direct access to our Board, investors and Executive team. Collaboration: Legal at Qonto is a true business partner. Youll work closely with Finance, the Executive team, Board members and international investors. We value structured thinking, clear communication, and pragmatic legal advice that balances risk with business objectives. About your future manager Head of Qonto will report to our VP Legal who is currently on maternity leave for a few months. During this time she will be your direct manager and will lead your onboarding and day‑to‑day collaboration. She brings deep expertise in scaling legal functions within fast‑growing fintechs. She has built Qontos legal team from the ground up and oversees all legal compliance and regulatory matters as we expand across Europe. She values pragmatism, clear communication and legal professionals who see themselves as business partners, not gatekeepers. About You Law firm inhouse experience: You have 10 years of corporate law experience combining the rigor and technical depth of a top law firm with the business partnering mindset of inhouse counsel. You understand how professional legal departments operate and can bring that expertise to Qonto. Board meeting and governance expertise: You have hands‑on experience preparing board materials, drafting board minutes, organising Board and Committee meetings and managing corporate governance frameworks. Youre comfortable interacting with C‑level executives, board members and investors. M&A and transaction management: Youve led or played a significant role in M&A deals buyside or sellside including due diligence, structuring, negotiation and closing. You have experience managing BSPCE stock options or equity compensation programmes. Team leadership and mentorship: Youve managed and mentored junior lawyers or paralegals and youre excited to build scalable processes and develop talent. You know how to delegate effectively while maintaining quality standards. Strategic stakeholder management: You have strong collaboration skills and high emotional intelligence. You can gather legal inputs from multiple teams, influence without authority and communicate complex legal matters clearly to non‑legal stakeholders. Experience working with international investors is valuable. Perks A tailormade and dynamic career track An inclusive work environment And so much more to help you succeed Offices in Paris, Berlin, Milan, Barcelona and Belgrade; Competitive salary package; Meal vouchers; Public transportation reimbursement part or global; A great health insurance depending on the country; Employee wellbeing initiatives: access to take care of your mental health and great offers for sports and wellness activities; A progressive disability and 1 in 6 of Qonto employees is a parent and childcare benefits with selected partners; Monthly team events. #J-18808-Ljbffr