
Contracts Counsel – Permanent
Diabolocom
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Paris • France
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About the role
- Support the sales teams in responding to tenders, requests for proposals (RFPs) and specifications.
- Participate in the negotiation of service agreements (standard and non-standard), in collaboration with commercial, operational and technical teams.
- Identify, analyze and manage contractual risks related to tenders and contract execution.
- Ensure the legal consistency of clauses and appendices in non-standard contracts with the company’s contractual templates.
- Draft, review and negotiate the contractual obligations of stakeholders (clients, internal teams, partners, vendors).
- Alert and support internal managers on identified risks and ensure compliance with contractual commitments.
- Manage live contracts: draft and negotiate amendments, handle claims and contractual disputes (formal notices, penalties, SLAs, early termination, etc.), and prepare and monitor pre-litigation files.
- Ensure the reliability and smooth operation of the contracting process (drafting, negotiation, signature, archiving, monitoring).
- Work with the Head of Legal to digitalize and optimize contracting practices (Contract Lifecycle Management – CLM tools).
- Provide legal support to internal teams on contractual and regulatory matters.
Requirements
- Master’s degree (Master 2) in Business Law or IT Law.
- At least 3 years’ experience in contract management and negotiation.
- Experience in a technically demanding environment involving multiple stakeholders.
- Ability to interact with a wide range of interlocutors (legal and non-legal) and proactively research information.
- Good knowledge of GDPR, DORA, the AI Act and NIS2.
- Ability to work on projects in France and internationally.
- Professional proficiency in French and English.
Benefits
- International environment (10+ nationalities)
- Choice of equipment (Mac or PC)
- Flexibility in work schedule
- Afterwork events and team-building trips (Porquerolles, Corsica, Marrakech, Djerba…)
- Opportunity to join the company at a key stage of its growth
- An organization mature enough to offer stability while remaining agile and impactful
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
contract managementcontract negotiationdrafting contractsrisk analysiscompliancecontractual obligationscontractual disputesamendmentspre-litigationlegal support
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillsproactive researchcommunicationcollaborationproblem-solvingnegotiationorganizational skillsstakeholder managementadaptabilityattention to detail
Certifications
Master’s degree in Business LawMaster’s degree in IT Law