Legal Counsel

Akeneo is the product experience (PX) company and global leader in Product Information Management (PIM); creating a world where every product interaction is an experience that guides consumers and professionals to the best purchase, anytime, anywhere. Akeneo empowers business leaders with software, education, and an engaged community all focused on the practice of product experience management.

At Akeneo, our teammates are the driving force behind who we are and where we want to go as a company. We work every day to shape a first-class work environment and culture, which is rooted in our core values of Humble Hunger, Diligent Benevolence, Responsible Pioneers and Inclusive Community! Our Purple Fire isn’t just a set of values; it’s our unique way of igniting passion and driving excellence. Bold and fun, with a hint of the unexpected - it is the essence of who we are. We want our people to help us grow and to grow with us, and that’s why we do whatever it takes to equip our employees with everything they may need to make a tangible impact on themselves, the business and the company. Let our intrepid three-headed mascot #ZiggyTheHydra welcome you into her world and join us at Akeneo! Learn more about who we are as an employer and about our Culture and Values via our Career page.

Job Description

The Legal Counsel will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing a wide range of contracts to ensure compliance with legal requirements and company policies. This role involves close collaboration with various departments to support business operations and mitigate risks associated with contractual agreements.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, including but not limited to NDAs, subscription service agreements, vendor contracts, and partnership agreements.
• Ensure all contracts comply with legal requirements, industry regulations, and company policies.
• Maintain and update the contract library, ensuring all documents are accurately recorded and easily accessible.
• Provide legal advice and guidance on contract-related matters to internal stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with contractual agreements.
• Assist in the development and implementation of contract management processes and best practices.
• Monitor contract performance and compliance, addressing any issues that arise during the contract lifecycle.
• Conduct contract training sessions for the teams to enhance their understanding of contractual obligations and terms.
• Stay updated on relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards affecting contractual agreements.
• In addition to contract management, the candidate will be responsible for addressing a variety of legal matters, including corporate, compliance issues, regulatory requirements, intellectual property concerns, and dispute resolution.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• LLM (Master of Laws) or Juris Doctor (JD) degree or equivalent legal qualification.
• Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in contract management, preferably within the SaaS industry.
• Excellent negotiation, drafting, and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
  
  
  
  
  

Life at Akeneo

Culture

🌎 Diverse, cross-cultural team.

🎉 Annual All Staff gathering week, office parties, team offsites

👋 Top-notch 8-week onboarding program for new teammates, including live presentations, online courses you can take at your own pace, and an exhaustive checklist with all the resources, calls-to-action and support contacts for a smooth integration into the company

Benefits

💰 Get the basics right with a competitive package, generous Paid Time Off (5 weeks) and complementary health insurance!

Time off

⏰ Flexible working hours and hybrid setup (up to 3-4 days per week working from home)

👶 Take the time you need to welcome a new family member with 16 weeks of maternity leave (30 days if you are the second parent)

🏝️ Work from Anywhere Scheme - Explore the possibility of working from anywhere in the world for up to 30 days per year

Health & Wellness

🧘 Individual and confidential coaching sessions with a mental health practitioner of your choice

👵 Plan your retirement with ease thanks to our 401k with company matching

Equipment

🔊 Best-in-class communication and collaboration tools: Slack, Notion, Google Suite, Jira, GitHub...

💻 Choose between MacOS or Linux

💸 Personal remote allowance to maximize your home office environment

Professional Development

🎫 Participation in in-house events welcoming external guests (ie. Meetups) or industry events

🧑‍🏫 A $1,000 learning budget per employee per year.

Corporate Responsibility

🤲 Employee Volunteering program: give back to the community with two days per year dedicated to supporting the charities of your choice.

🌈 Join one or several of our Employee Resource Groups and take an active part in promoting diversity and inclusion within our company.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Diversity & Inclusion: Akeneo provides and ensures a safe work environment for everyone, regardless of seniority, gender identity, and expression, sexual orientation, disability, mental illness, neuro(a)typicality, personal appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, age, religion, nationality, or other characteristics. Akeneo is deeply anti-racist, anti-homophobic, anti-sexist, anti-ableist, and inclusive. We create the right conditions for you to feel safe and be yourself!

Interview process

• Say hi! If your application has caught our attention, you will receive an invitation to a 30-minute conversation with one of our Talent Partners, where you’ll learn more about the role and about Akeneo.
• Meet your future manager! This 45-60 minute interview will allow you to go in more depth into what the role entails and discuss your experience and skills.
• Meet the team! Project yourself into the reality of the position and confirm our company culture fits you with one or two additional interviews with your future colleagues or stakeholders.
• Sign your offer!
  
  
  

At all stages of your recruitment process, our Talent Acquisition team is committed to giving you an update in a one-week time frame.

So? Is this job description all about you? Then what are you waiting for - click that Apply button so that we can meet you without further delay!

Feeling hesitant because you think you’re not checking 100% of the requirements for the job, but still feel confident and motivated to grow into the position? Don’t hesitate to apply anyway, or reach out to us for questions or clarifications!

Akeneo is the product experience (PX) company and global leader in Product Information Management (PIM); creating a world where every product interaction is an experience that guides consumers and professionals to the best purchase, anytime, anywhere. Akeneo empowers business leaders with software, education, and an engaged community all focused on the practice of product experience management.