Managing Counsel, Commercial - Partnerships in Tremblay-en-France, Île-de-France at Jobgether

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Managing Counsel, Commercial - Partnerships in France.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior commercial lawyer to play a strategic role in supporting complex global partnership initiatives within a fast-growing international technology environment. The role focuses on structuring, negotiating, and advising on high-impact partnership agreements across embedded services, reseller channels, and strategic alliances. Working within a highly collaborative and globally distributed legal team, you will help drive business growth while balancing legal risk with practical commercial outcomes. This position offers significant autonomy and exposure to cross-functional stakeholders across sales, finance, product, and go-to-market teams. You will contribute to the evolution of scalable legal processes while supporting innovative commercial models in a dynamic, remote-first environment. Ideal for a commercially minded legal professional, this role combines strategic influence, operational ownership, and international scope.

• Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of complex partnership agreements, including embedded services, reseller, referral, and channel partnerships.
• Provide strategic legal guidance on commercial transactions and enterprise-level SaaS agreements across international markets.
• Collaborate closely with partnerships, sales, finance, product, and other cross-functional teams to support business growth while mitigating legal and operational risks.
• Develop and enhance legal templates, negotiation playbooks, and scalable contracting processes for partnership activities.
• Support regional commercial operations within EMEA by reviewing and negotiating sales agreements when needed.
• Advise stakeholders on data protection considerations related to partnership structures and commercial arrangements.
• Deliver legal training and practical guidance to business teams to improve contract management and commercial decision-making.
• Apply a pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach to negotiations while ensuring legal compliance and protecting business interests.
• Build trusted relationships with internal stakeholders and act as a strategic legal advisor in fast-moving business environments.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the legal function to support operational efficiency and scalability.

• Qualified legal professional with substantial experience in commercial law, partnerships, and technology-related agreements.
• Proven expertise negotiating embedded services, reseller, referral, and channel partnership agreements.
• Strong background supporting enterprise SaaS transactions and complex commercial negotiations.
• Excellent drafting skills with the ability to create clear, scalable, and commercially practical contractual frameworks.
• Strong understanding of GDPR and broader data protection principles; familiarity with U.S. privacy laws is an advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to balance legal risk with commercial priorities in fast-paced environments.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills across international and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining strong collaboration with distributed global teams.
• Experience supporting go-to-market, partnerships, or HR technology environments is considered beneficial.
• Strategic mindset combined with sound business judgment, adaptability, and a practical approach to problem-solving.
• Professional maturity, emotional intelligence, and the ability to navigate complex situations with confidence and diplomacy.

• Fully remote working model with flexibility to work from anywhere.
• Competitive salary package ranging from $66,300 to $149,150 USD annually, depending on location and experience.
• Flexible paid time off and asynchronous work culture supporting work-life balance.
• Flexible working hours designed around personal productivity and lifestyle needs.
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Mental health and wellness support services.
• Equity participation through stock options.
• Dedicated learning and professional development budget.
• Home office budget and company-provided IT equipment.
• Budget for local co-working spaces and in-person social events.
• Inclusive, international, and highly collaborative work environment focused on innovation and personal growth.