Head of Legal

The Head of Legal will be a member of Yousign's leadership team and will take part in key company decisions.ManagementThe Head of Legal will manage a team composed of two "contracts" lawyers, one "regulatory/product" lawyer, and an apprentice. They will act as a close business and product partner with a pragmatic, solution‑oriented approach.Reporting to the CFO, the Head of Legal will work in close partnership with Sales, Customer Success, Product, Tech, Security & Compliance, Finance, and People teams.Main ResponsibilitiesLegal Team ManagementThe Head of Legal will supervise, animate, and develop the legal team daily. They will define priorities, allocate topics, ensure the quality of deliverables, and support the professional growth of the lawyers, maintaining a demanding, pragmatic, and internally service‑oriented team culture.Contractual and Business SupportThe Head of Legal will oversee and directly engage in strategic contracts, including B2B client contracts, partnerships, supplier agreements, distribution contracts, RFPs, international contracts, NDAs, and complex negotiation matters.They must be capable of leading sensitive negotiations in both French and English, balancing legal protection, commercial speed, and customer experience.Regulatory, Product, and Trust ServicesIn a highly regulated environment, the Head of Legal will support the product, tech, security, and compliance teams on topics related to trust services, digital identity, electronic signature, and eIDAS requirements.Knowledge of eIDAS 2.0 is a significant plus but not mandatory.

A strong appetite for regulated environments, the ability to quickly grasp technical and regulatory topics, and a desire to work closely with the product team are essential.AI, Data, and InnovationThe Head of Legal will need to be attuned to challenges related to artificial intelligence and new technologies. They will support Yousign in risk analysis, contracting, governance, and the regulatory impacts associated with the use of AI in products and internal tools.Concrete experience in AI, data, SaaS, legal tech, fintech, digital identity, or cyber‑security will be particularly valued.Corporate, Governance, and Cross‑Functional ProjectsThe Head of Legal may be involved in governance, corporate, insurance, litigation, intellectual property, internal compliance, group policies, and cross‑functional projects. They will serve as a key legal reference point, coordinating external counsel when necessary while maintaining a strong in‑house execution capability.Candidate ProfileThe ideal candidate has approximately 10–12 years of legal experience, ideally gained in SaaS, tech, B2B, trust services, fintech, health tech, legal tech, cyber‑security, software, or another regulated sector.

They have already demonstrated their ability to operate in a fast‑growing organisation with strong business stakes, B2B sales cycles, and international stakeholders.Expected ExperienceMinimum 10 years of experience, including 3 in a management roleStrong experience in B2B, SaaS, tech, or services contract negotiationsExperience and interest in regulated environments; knowledge of eIDAS 2.0 and the AI Act is a plusExperience collaborating with Product/Tech & Compliance teams in an ISO 27001 environmentDemonstrated sensitivity or concrete experience using AI to increase internal productivity (used daily in a professional context)Hands‑on, operational, pragmatic, and business‑oriented, with the ability to simplify legal topicsFluency in both French and English is requiredBenefitsMeal 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, parenthood benefits, seniority days, and “journée de solidarité.”Additional benefits: 1 volunteering day/year, learning & development budget, and more.Why join Yousign now?A mission that matters in a world challenged by AI‑driven fraudA vision built on integrityA European & sovereign platformA certified B CorpThe golden age of Yousign#J-18808-Ljbffr