General Counsel
Core
Lead all legal and compliance matters for a fast-growing SaaS/AI company expanding across Europe and the US, acting as a trusted advisor to the CEO and leadership team.
Role type
General Counsel (first-in-house)
Builds
Enterprise SaaS agreements, data processing agreements, corporate governance structures, and global expansion frameworks.
Domain
SaaS / AI / Data Observability
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
French commercial law, enterprise SaaS contract negotiation, corporate governance, fundraising support, GDPR compliance, French labor law, international employment frameworks
Preferred skills
US commercial law knowledge, ISO/SOC2 security standards familiarity, emerging AI legislation monitoring
Technologies
GDPR, ISO, SOC2
Responsibilities
Establish and scale the legal department, draft and negotiate enterprise SaaS agreements, support governance and fundraising rounds, ensure compliance with EU data/AI regulations, provide guidance on French labor law and international hiring
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC