Head of Legal

Role Overview

• The Head of Legal will manage a team composed of 2 contracts lawyers, 1 regulatory/product lawyer, and an apprentice.
• Define priorities, allocate topics, ensure the quality of deliverables, and support the professional development of the lawyers.
• Structure rituals, KPIs, and collaboration practices with other departments so that the Legal function is perceived as a responsive and reliable business partner.
• Oversee and directly handle strategic contracts, including B2B client agreements, partnerships, supplier contracts, and similar arrangements.
• Support Product, Tech, Security, and Compliance teams on matters related to trust services, digital identity, electronic signature, and related topics.
• Advise Yousign on risk analysis, contracting, governance, and the regulatory implications associated with the use of AI.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of professional experience, including at least 3 years in a management role.
• Strong track record in B2B, SaaS, tech, or services contract negotiations.
• Experience and interest in regulated environments; knowledge of eIDAS 2.0 and the AI Act is a plus.
• Experience collaborating with Product/Tech and Compliance teams in an ISO 27001 environment.
• Demonstrated familiarity with or practical experience using AI to boost internal productivity (daily professional use).
• Hands-on, operational, pragmatic, and business-oriented, with the ability to simplify complex legal topics.
• Fluency in both French and English is required.

Benefits

• Meal vouchers (Swile): €10.50/day, 50% covered by Yousign.
• Health insurance (Alan): Basic plan at €62.50/month, 50% covered by Yousign.
• Life & disability insurance: 100% employer-covered.
• Wellbeing: Axomove (4 physio sessions) and Moka.care (4 therapy/coaching sessions).
• Transportation: 50% reimbursement for public transport for hybrid workers.
• Leeto: Access to numerous employee discounts (cinema, travel, leisure, sports, etc.).
• Time off: 10 RTT days/year, plus menstrual leave, parental benefits, seniority days, and the “journée de solidarité.”
• Additional benefits: 1 volunteering day/year, learning & development budget, and more.