Lead Commercial Counsel IP/Contracts

Our mission? Creating the finance solution that energizes SMEs and freelancers, so they can achieve more(e)We simplify everything from everyday banking to bookkeeping and spend management(e)At Qonto, we’re passionate about creating the best product - with both impact and a great user experience(e)So if you’re looking for an ambitious team that’s revolutionizing a rather old-fashioned industry, get in touch(e)You can find out more about the Qonto Way here.

Alexandre and Steve launched Qonto in July 2017(e)Since then, the team has made great strides:

- Becoming market leader for online SME banking in Europe with 300,000 SME clients

- Getting recognized as one of the Top 10 startups to work for (LinkedIn | Glassdoor)

- Opening offices in Paris, Berlin, Milan, Barcelona and Belgrade

- Recently joining forces with Penta, a market leader, based in Berlin and Belgrade to strengthen our growth

- 900+ happy Qontoers building a finance solution businesses love to use.

Ambition | We tackle big challenges(e)No matter what

Teamwork | We create momentum by working together, at the same speed

Mastery | We pursue excellence through continuous learning(e)We face challenges with humility(e)Every day

Integrity | We're open(e)We're honest(e)And we earn the trust of our clients and each other

As Qonto Lead Commercial Counsel IP/Contracts, you will have a global overview from a legal standpoint of all aspects of Qonto’s business in 5 jurisdictions with France, Germany, Spain, Italy, and Serbia(e)You will be in charge of managing commercial law, contract management, and IP/IT practices with the assistance of a team of 3 people and if needed with the assistance of external counsels.

You will join the Legal Team, under the supervision of Alexia, our VP Legal, and you will also work closely with the Corporate and Marketing teams.

• Draft and negotiate commercial contracts in French and English (such as NDAs, services agreements, commercial and tech partnership agreements, software and license agreements, PAAS/SAAS, SLAs, etc.): in cooperation with the operational teams, you will review, draft and negotiate various types of commercial contracts, bringing specific expertise in IT/IP law and GDPR issues you will regularly update our General T&Cs and the client's contracts.

• Take part in the implementation and monitoring of GDPR compliance, particularly on the contractual side.

• Define a legal strategy: You will work with the VP of Legal in order to eliminate or mitigate risks and manage Qonto’s disputes/litigations in coordination with our Compliance and Internal Control team.

• Monitor, analyze changes and act: You will have to stay updated on legal and regulatory changes that could impact the business and you will suggest action plans.

• Supervise and improve Contract Management & Purchasing Process

• Prepare and deliver training of operational staff on various subjects (labor law, personal data law, marketing, contract law).

• Develop your management skills and be trained to perform on a day-to-day basis

• Be at the heart of the business and participate in strategic decision-making

• Develop a pragmatical and business-oriented approach to a legal function

Your future manager will be Alexia, our VP Legal:

• Her path?

Prior to joining Qonto, she spent 10 years working for international law firms, mostly based in Paris, but also in Tokyo and London with a strong focus on Corporate - M&A.

After her arrival, she was tasked as a General Counsel to create the Legal team from scratch and build our processes(e)Now, as our VP Legal, she is leading a growing team of 20 people.

Her scope not only includes France but also our international markets (Italy, Spain, and Germany)

• What she can bring to the team?

Alexia has significant experience in scaling legal functions, including the implementation of legal tech.

Passionate about her job, she will support you in developing your skills and your integration within the team.

By working with her at Qonto, you will also work on strategic Legal projects, the latest being the recent Penta’s acquisition.

You can find several of her interventions online, including the latest one on legal intelligence.

• Experience: You have 5+ years of experience with relevant experience in a top-tier law firm or as a lawyer in a tech company (start-up/scale-up)

• Academic Background: Degree in French law, admission to French Bar is a prerequisite(e)You have a Master of French Business Law preferably(e)Specialization in IT / New Technology Law or Intellectual Property Law and good knowledge of GDPR is a plus

• Business-oriented: You are able to put use your legal expertise in perspective with Qonto’s business and always provide recommendations that are business oriented

• Communication: You have strong oral and written communication skills and a good sense of diplomacy

• Analytical mind & rigorous: You have well-honed organizational and analytical skills to quickly elaborate key findings, form opinions, and make decisions

• Curious mindset: You are intellectually curious, open-minded, adaptable, a fast learner, excited by a dynamic startup environment, and keen on legal automation

• Mastery: You master encountered legal issues related to digital platforms and GDPR issues

• Languages: You are fluent in French, English, and Italian(e)Mastery of another European language (Spanish, German) is a definite plus

A laptop(e)An inclusive work environment(e)A tailor-made career track(e)And so much more to help you succeed…

- A fully-renovated building in the center of Paris with WeWork services

- The latest equipment from Apple

- Monthly team events

- Free coffee and snacks in the kitchen

- A competitive salary package

- Remote Policy: from 2 days per week to Full remote

- 5 to 10 days off in addition to the legal 25 days

- Alan health insurance, Moka Care to take care of your mental health, andGymlib for sports and wellness activities

- Swile Card for lunch

- An inclusive environment with a focus on parity: 44% of our teams are women

- A progressive parenthood policy as part of our commitment to the Parental Act (1 in 6 of Qonto employees is a parent!) and childcare benefits with selected partners

- Relocation package and visa sponsorship for international talents (we have 60+ nationalities) including access to Busuu to improve your language skills

- Career tracks and mobility opportunities that can match all expectations

- A 60 min video call with one of our Talent Acquisition Managers, to better understand your career plan and answer any questions you may have

- A 60 min video call with your future manager, to be aligned on expectations on both sides and to talk about how you would work together

- A remote exercise to evaluate your skills and give you a taste of what working Qonto could be like

- Video calls or onsite interviews with future team members (optional) to help you understand what working at Qonto is like

- A final video call or onsite interview with the manager of your future Department

On average our process lasts 20 working days and offers usually follow within 48 hours 🤞

Thank you for considering joining Qonto(e)We cannot wait to learn more about you!

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