Senior Legal Counsel - Corporate & Employment

Our MissionSwapcard is the leading AI-powered event platform designed to drive revenue growth and foster meaningful connections at in-person and hybrid events. We recognize the importance of teamwork in successful events; that's why Swapcard is fueled by a team of innovators who are passionate about helping organizers build future-proof events.
Our VisionAt Swapcard, we believe in the power of meaningful connections. This belief fuels our commitment to pioneering modern solutions that empower organizers to create engaging event experiences. Guided by our commitment to excellence and collaboration, we aim to redefine the landscape of event technology, setting new standards for engagement, accessibility, and impact.
Our BeliefsAt Swapcard, diversity is at the core of our success. With 42 nationalities represented among our 180+ team members, we champion diversity as a catalyst for creativity, collaboration, and unparalleled innovation.
We believe that by embracing a multitude of backgrounds, cultures, and viewpoints, we can truly understand and cater to the needs of our global community of event organizers and participants.Our full remote opportunities empower our team to thrive, no matter where they are in the world, fostering a culture of flexibility and inclusion.
What we're looking forAre you passionate, ambitious and what your friends usually called “street smart”? Do you want to make the most of every opportunity, believe every steps of your career should be interesting and fulfilling? If you replied yes to the above questions, please apply.
Directly reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, your main tasks will be focused around Corporate law and will also include some responsibilities in Employment law as follows:

What You'Ll Be Doing?

Corporate:

• Handle the Company corporate transactions including funding, M&A, investment, and other strategic operations in a substantive fashion (e.g., structuring corporate documentation, due diligence participation, negotiation of investment agreements, post-closing formalities).
• Handle corporate secretary for the French entity and its 8 worldwide subsidiaries and ensure compliance with local corporate law.
• Manage our ESOP plans distributed to our collaborators worldwide and associated formalities
• Assist in developing and executing legal strategy regarding group structuration and setting up new entities around the world.
• Provide corporate advices to the different stakeholders of the company

Employment:

• Assist the People Team in secure the employment operations of Swapcard France and its subsidiaries
• Develop template employment agreements, company policies and documentation for each entity in collaboration with the People and Culture team
• Assist during administrative inspection and employee’s termination
• Provide employment law advice and opinion to the different stakeholders of the company

Your Profile

• French legal education mandatory
• Master 2 in Business law - double major in business school/political science/LLM is a plus
• Admitted to practice law in France (CAPA)
• 3 to 5 years of experience (post graduation) in corporate law
• An experience in employment law is not mandatory but is a plus
• Bonus - You are familiar with start up clients
• Excellent communication and drafting skills
• English and French full written/oral proficiency

Softskills

• Pro-active, autonomous, solution driven
• Rigorous and detail oriented
• Open minded, not reluctant to change process or to try new things

French Version

• Ce que nous recherchons:
• Êtes-vous passionné(e), ambitieux(se) et êtes reconnu(e) pour votre ingéniosité ?
• Vous essayez de tirer le meilleur de chaque opportunité et vous êtes intimement convaincu(e) que toutes les étapes de votre carrière doivent être intéressantes et épanouissantes ? Si vous avez répondu oui aux questions ci-dessus, alors n’hésitez pas et postulez!
• Rattaché(e) à notre Chief Legal Officer, vos principales missions seront avant tout centrées sur le droit des sociétés mais couvriront également le droit social:

Droit des sociétés:

• Gestion des diverses opérations corporate de l’entreprise telles que levées de fonds, opérations de M&A, investissements et autres opérations stratégiques (structuration de la documentation juridique, participation aux due diligences, rédaction des contrats corporate, formalités post-clôture).
• Gestion du secrétariat juridique pour l'entité française ainsi que pour nos huit filiales internationales dont vous aurez la responsabilité d’assurer la conformité avec le droit local.
• Management de nos dispositifs d’actionnariat des collaborateurs (BSPCE, BSA, options) et des formalités associées.
• Contribution à l'élaboration et à l'exécution de la stratégie corporate du groupe et de la mise en place de nouvelles entités internationales.
• Conseils juridiques en matière de droit des société

Droit social:

• Assister l’équipe People dans la mise en oeuvre des obligations employeurs de Swapcard en France et au sein de ses filiales
• Rédiger des modèles de contrats de travail, des politiques et autres documentation sociale pour chaque entité en collaboration avec l’équipe People
• Fournir une assistance juridique lors d’inspection administration ou lors de procédure de fin de contrat
• Conseils juridiques en matière de droit social

Votre profil

• Master 2 en droit des affaires ou équivalent - double diplôme en école de commerce/science politique/LLM est un plus.
• Certificat d’Aptitude à la Profession d’Avocat (CAPA).
• Entre 3 et 5 d'expérience (post-CAPA) en droit des sociétés.
• Une expérience en droit social est appréciée mais n’est pas un pré-requis
• Bonus - Vous êtes familier du monde des start-up
• Français et anglais juridique professionnel requis (niveau C1 minimum)
• Excellentes compétences en communication et rédactionnelles.
• Proactif(ve) et autonome
• Rigoureux(se) et attentif(ve) aux détails.
• Ouvert(e) d'esprit, vous n’êtes pas réticent(e) au changement et aimez les solutions créatives et les challenges

Swapcard’s Interview processOur thorough interview process aims to identify exceptional talent to advance our mission while offering you a chance to explore your career potential at Swapcard.
1. Screening Interview with a recruiter from our people team.2. A remote exercise to demonstrate and assess your skills.3. Manager review with your future reporting manager4. Leadership review with one of our department leaders5. Reference check conducted by our people team6. Offer
Swapcard's Values🧠 Curious: We ask questions, try new things and take risks. We learn from one another and see mistakes as opportunities to grow—what matters most is how we react and learn from them. We are curious about what something is and why something is. Innovation thrives when curiosity drives.🗝️ Value-Driven: At Swapcard, we focus on making each decision count by prioritising outcomes that create meaningful value for our customers, team members, and partners.💚 Human: At Swapcard, being human means fostering empathy, openness, and diversity to create a caring and collaborative community. We’re driven by a strong team spirit and a shared goal of building meaningful connections—both through our product and within our team.✊ Resilient: We embrace challenges with optimism, creativity, and adaptability, constantly seeking innovative solutions and opportunities for growth.👑 Ownership: At Swapcard, we take responsibility and are accountable for our actions, driving success through initiative, trust, and accountability. True ownership means more than just completing tasks; it's about being proactive, investing ourselves fully in the outcomes, and fostering a culture of trust.
Benefits & Reasons to Join Swapcard - International team with 40+ nationalities (more on the way!) 🌍- Remote-first policy with headquarters in Paris 🗼- Thriving startup with career growth opportunities 🪴- Open-minded culture that appreciates differences 👽- Feedback-driven, supportive & curious team with a DIY mindset 🤔 🛠- Generous Paid Time Off to ensure you have time for what matters most ❤️🏡- Remote perks designed to optimize your working experience 🎁- In-person social gatherings to celebrate our achievements 🏝️- 100% of your health insurance contribution paid by Swapcard 🏥- Work-from-home budget (one-off contribution for equipment in addition to your initial equipment setup) 🖇️- Co-working space budget to support remote work in professional environments 💼- Learning budget to help you develop new and existing skills 🤓- Mental health care initiatives to support your well-being 🧘
Equal OpportunitySwapcard is committed to upholding equal employment practices and making merit-based employment decisions. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences to apply, regardless of race, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy status, age, marital status, and status as a veteran