Lead Counsel for International Data Protection and Compliance

Há 6 dias


Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal Unit4 Tempo inteiro

Company Overview:

Unit4 is a fast-paced and high-growth people-centric cloud player offering a host of benefits & development opportunities for individuals serious about their career.

We're on an exciting journey in the cloud software space today, and we're looking for talented professionals to join our team.

Salary: An attractive salary while working in a challenging international environment, including an estimated annual salary of $120,000-$180,000 based on location and experience.

Job Description:

Senior Legal Counsel Role: As a Senior Legal Counsel for CE (France) and Lead Privacy Counsel, you will provide broad legal advice and assistance to the business in CE for all French speaking countries (e.g. France, Belgium, Luxembourg) and work together as part of the Go-To Market team with legal colleagues to address legal issues across the globe.

You will be responsible for negotiating, drafting and reviewing a broad range of agreements and assisting with disputes. You may also be asked to assist the Unit4 French business with day to day legal advice on corporate, HR and finance matters.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Commercial Contracts:
    • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including SaaS (sales) agreements, service agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and joint venture agreements.
    • Provide legal advice on contract interpretation and dispute resolution.
  • French Commercial Law:
    • Advise on French commercial law matters, including corporate governance, competition law, and consumer protection.
    • Stay up-to-date on French legal developments and provide training to internal stakeholders.
  • Privacy, Data Protection and AI:
    • Advise on all aspects of data privacy and protection compliance, including GDPR, e-Privacy Directive, and local data protection laws.
    • Conduct data privacy impact assessments (DPIAs) and provide guidance on data minimization and retention policies.
    • Manage data breach response processes (working closely with the CISO) and coordinate with relevant stakeholders.
    • Represent the company in data protection audits and investigations.
    • Involvement in company's AI committee and all related projects.

Requirements:

To succeed in this role, you should have:

Key Qualifications:

  • A French Law Degree (preferably masters level) (IP law, Economic law or Business law)
  • A minimum of 5 years post qualification experience
  • Experience in private law firm and in-house experience in a globally operating IT/tech company
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills in French and English
  • Strong project management skills, excellent presentation skills, and good interpersonal skills and relationship management skills

Benefits:

We offer an unlimited vacation policy, flexible work hours, and a dynamic work environment that encourages collaboration and growth. Our employees are our greatest asset, and we invest in their personal and professional development.



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