Equity Legal Counsel

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in France.

📋 Description

• Oversee the complete operation of the employee equity plan, encompassing BSPCE, BSA, stock options, and prospective mechanisms.

• Facilitate the coordination of ESOP grants with both internal and external stakeholders.

• Provide assistance to employees who have received equity awards.

• Manage activities following grants, including exercises, liquidity and secondary events, departures, international mobility, and status changes.

• Carry out these transactions comprehensively, managing documentation, project timelines, HR/Finance coordination, and communications with award recipients.

• Daily monitor and update the cap table.

• Prepare and keep corporate documentation and filings associated with capital transactions up to date.

• Assist employees who hold options and collaborate with HR teams, particularly in Operations and Talent Acquisition.

• Structure, document, and enhance equity processes, focusing on standardization, automation, tooling, and AI.

• Stay informed on regulatory changes related to employee equity plans and capital transactions in France and Europe.

• Work closely with Legal, Finance, and People teams across Europe on a daily basis.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in corporate law, either in a law firm or in-house, with substantial exposure to equity matters.

• Strong grounding in corporate law and capital transactions, covering governance, documentation, filings, and transaction coordination.

• Comprehensive knowledge of regulations governing employee equity plans and capital transactions, including BSPCE, BSA, and stock options.

• Familiarity with related corporate formalities and filings.

• Exceptional attention to detail coupled with strong organizational abilities.

• Capability to propose efficient solutions and advance initiatives with simplicity and agility.

• Interest in tooling, automation, continuous improvement, and innovative tools/AI.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with People, Finance, and Talent Acquisition teams.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in both French and English.

• Fluency in English is essential.

• Formal legal education and practical knowledge of French corporate law and capital transactions.

• Professional fluency in both French and English, including the capacity to review legal documents and clarify technical legal topics in both languages.

🏝️ Benefits

• One of the top health insurance plans available (Alan Blue and Alan Mind).

• Meal vouchers (Swile card).

• An additional 6 to 12 RTT days on top of 5 weeks of paid vacation.

• A monthly budget for all Pennylaners to facilitate working from home or from a coworking space.

• A BSPCE grant.

• Access to 8,000 gyms throughout France and over 300 wellness activities via our partner Gymlib.

• A Mac.

• Tech Days every 3 months to connect remote employees.

• An annual company off-site.

• An inclusive and supportive work environment that promotes personal and professional growth.