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France
Remote only
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Legal Counsel, Global Expansion & Employment based in France.
The Legal Counsel, Global Expansion & Employment will play a key role in supporting international business growth through corporate expansion and cross-border employment law expertise. This position combines legal advisory responsibilities with hands-on project management, helping organizations establish entities and navigate complex regulatory environments across multiple jurisdictions. You will work closely with internal departments, external legal partners, and local payroll providers to ensure business operations remain compliant and efficient. The role offers exposure to a wide range of international legal matters, including corporate structuring, employment regulations, and contractual negotiations. Working within a collaborative, fully distributed legal team, you will translate complex legal requirements into practical business solutions. This is an opportunity to contribute directly to global expansion initiatives in a fast-moving, international environment.
As Legal Counsel, Global Expansion & Employment, you will provide practical legal guidance across international operations, supporting business expansion, corporate structuring, and employment-related matters while ensuring compliance with applicable local regulations.
Support international business expansion by coordinating the establishment and incorporation of legal entities in new countries.
Advise on a broad range of employment law matters across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring that employment practices comply with local legal requirements.
Provide legal guidance and practical solutions to internal departments and business units on matters requiring specialized legal expertise.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Global Infrastructure, Operations, and other departments, to support strategic business initiatives.
Coordinate with external legal advisors, local law firms, and payroll providers across different countries to ensure consistent and compliant operations.
Manage legal projects related to international expansion, corporate structuring, and employment compliance from initial assessment through implementation.
Identify potential legal and regulatory risks and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
Draft, review, and negotiate commercial and employment-related agreements in English.
Support the development and implementation of consistent legal processes and standards across international markets.
Ensure that business activities remain aligned with local employment, corporate, and applicable data protection regulations.
The ideal candidate is a qualified legal professional with experience in employment and corporate law, preferably within an international or cross-border environment. You combine strong legal expertise with commercial awareness, analytical thinking, and a practical, solution-oriented approach to complex business challenges.
Law degree and admission to the bar or equivalent professional qualification in your jurisdiction.
Relevant professional experience in employment law, ideally covering multiple jurisdictions.
Experience in corporate law, particularly international entity establishment, incorporation, or corporate structuring.
Opportunities are available across different seniority levels:
Junior: 0–2 years of experience.
Mid-level: 3–6 years of experience.
Senior: 7+ years of experience.
Professional experience in a law firm, an in-house legal department, or a startup environment; experience in both private practice and in-house legal work is an advantage.
Fluency in written and spoken business and legal English.
Strong legal research, analytical, drafting, and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to translate complex legal requirements into practical, commercially viable solutions.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across international teams.
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple legal projects independently.
Additional assets:
Legal education or professional experience in major Asian jurisdictions, such as China, Japan, South Korea, or Singapore.
Previous cross-border professional experience or international legal education.
Knowledge of data protection regulations, particularly GDPR.
Experience drafting and negotiating different types of contracts in English.
Additional language skills, particularly Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, French, Italian, or German.
Competitive annual gross salary starting from €40,000, depending on location, skills, and experience.
Fully remote working arrangement within a globally distributed team.
Flexible working opportunities through a WorkFlex program, allowing employees to work from different locations.
Dedicated Well-Being Day providing an additional day off to recharge.
Subsidized gym memberships to support physical health and wellbeing.
Training and Development Allowance to support continuous learning and professional growth.
Annual international team meetups and opportunities to connect with colleagues worldwide.
Collaborative and multicultural working environment spanning more than 26 countries.
Inclusive workplace committed to equal opportunities and professional development.