Legal Counsel, Commercial & IP

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in France, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Establish the legal framework for Juno, Joko's AI shopping assistant, which includes merchant content, catalog data, third-party brands and logos, and ownership of AI-generated content.

• Safeguard Joko brands across various markets through trademarks, domain names, oppositions, renewals, and actions against infringers.

• Collaborate with Product and Marketing teams to secure new features and brands prior to their launch.

• Negotiate partnership agreements, data-sharing contracts, consumer packaged goods (CPG) and business-to-business (B2B) deals, as well as contracts for new business ventures.

• Structure relationships with merchants and brands in compliance with French and EU regulations on restrictive commercial practices.

• Lead or assist in negotiations involving exclusivity, most-favored-nation clauses, competition law risks, and parity agreements.

• Develop contract templates, playbooks, red lines, fallback positions, and AI-related skills for business teams.

• Manage disputes with merchants, partners, and suppliers from the issuance of formal notices through to settlement.

• Brief and oversee litigation counsel when disputes escalate to court proceedings.

• Oversee the insurance program, which includes directors and officers (D&O), cyber, travel insurance, renewals, and claims management.

• Create an international insurance program in collaboration with brokers as Joko expands into new markets.

• Work closely with business teams and report directly to the Head of Legal.

⛳️ Requirements

• 4 to 6 years of experience in commercial or intellectual property/information technology (IP/IT) law, including tenure at a prestigious law firm.

• In-house experience at a technology or consumer-focused company is highly desirable.

• Proven experience in negotiating complex commercial agreements directly with counterparties in both French and English.

• Background in commercial disputes, restrictive commercial practices, or IP/IT matters related to AI is a significant advantage.

• Comprehension of how businesses generate revenue and the ability to utilize contracts to support that process.

• Competency in transforming legal positions into templates and playbooks accessible for non-lawyers.

• Master’s degree in business law, IP/IT law, or contract law from a leading French law institution.

• Admission to the Paris Bar is an asset.

• Proficiency in French and English is required.

• Knowledge of another European language is an additional advantage.

• A keen interest in AI and a willingness to learn how to develop tools that enhance legal work.

• Ability to write clearly and make decisions with incomplete information.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equity for all employees, providing an opportunity to own a share of what you create.

• A dedicated half-day each week for professional development with AI, exploring new tools, iterating, and enhancing your skills.

• Annual offsite events held in exceptional locations.

• Budget allocated for team-building activities and monthly in-person meetups.

• Contribution towards your ClassPass subscription.

• Eight weeks of fully paid leave for the second parent.

• Flexible remote work options: choose to work from home or the Paris office without restrictions if residing in Paris.

• Access to coworking spaces and a budget for coworking if living outside Paris.

• Opportunity to work from most countries worldwide for up to three months each year.

• Competitive compensation package.