[Hiring] General Counsel @SIFFLET

Role Description

We’re hiring our first General Counsel to lead all legal and compliance matters as we expand globally. This is a unique opportunity for a French bar–certified lawyer who wants to join a fast-growing SaaS/AI company at a formative stage, working closely with the CEO and leadership team.

• Lead the Legal Function
  • Establish and scale Sifflet’s legal department as the company grows across Europe and the US.
  • Act as trusted advisor to the CEO, board, and leadership team.
• Commercial & Customer Contracts
  • Draft, review, and negotiate enterprise SaaS agreements, data processing agreements, NDAs, and strategic partnerships.
  • Structure scalable processes for high-volume enterprise deals.
• Corporate Governance & Fundraising
  • Support governance, shareholder relations, and equity/ESOP administration.
  • Partner with leadership on financing rounds and corporate structuring (France HQ, US subsidiary).
• Regulatory & Compliance
  • Ensure compliance with GDPR, EU data/AI regulations, and security standards (ISO, SOC2).
  • Monitor emerging AI legislation in France, the EU, and beyond — and turn compliance into a competitive advantage.
• Employment & HR Legal Support
  • Provide guidance on French labor law matters and international employment frameworks.
  • Support hiring and subsidiary setup in new markets.
• Cross-Border Perspective
  • While the role is rooted in French law, knowledge of US commercial law and contract frameworks is a strong plus, supporting our US expansion.

Qualifications

• French bar–certified lawyer with at least 8+ years of experience, ideally a mix of law firm and in-house at a high-growth SaaS/tech company.
• Deep expertise in French commercial law; strong understanding of contract negotiation for enterprise SaaS.
• Experience with corporate governance, fundraising, and data protection (GDPR).
• Familiarity with US law and international expansion is a strong bonus.
• Business-oriented and pragmatic: you balance risk with growth.
• Excellent communicator, able to translate legal concepts into clear guidance for business stakeholders.
• Entrepreneurial mindset - thrives in fast-paced, scaling environments.
• Full professional proficiency in French and English.

Benefits

• Be the General Counsel of a fast-growing, mission-driven startup.
• Work directly with the CEO and leadership team, influencing strategy and global expansion.
• Shape legal frameworks at the frontier of AI, data, and trust.
• Competitive compensation, including stock options.