Senior Legal Counsel
Organising Institution / Firm
Sage
Quick Verified Facts
📅 Deadline
Rolling Basis (Official)
📍 Mode / Location
Paris, France (Hybrid: 3 days in office, 2 days remote)
💰 Stipend / Pay
Not Specified
🎓 Eligibility
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.
🛡️ Category
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.
Application Procedure & Required Documents
Interested candidates can apply directly via the official LinkedIn posting or Sage career portal by uploading an updated resume and profile details.
Official Notification & Contact Information
Recruiter Contact: Steven Watson, Lead Talent Acquisition Partner at Sage. Official Application Link: LinkedIn Job Posting.