Sifflet
General Counsel
Remote role where the employee must remain based in a particular country.
France only
Employer listed it 5 weeks ago · Added yesterday
Been open since 5 weeks ago, still checked daily, but it has been live a while.
Salary
Not stated
Location
France only
Timezone
CET ±2
Contract
Full-time
Experience
Senior
Category
Operations
This employer didn't state pay. Jobs like this usually pay around $105k–$180k a year, a typical range taken from 186 senior-level operations roles on Nomaders that do state pay. It's a guide, not an offer.
Remote flexibility
Work from home
This is a remote role, but the employee must be based in France. It is work from home rather than work from anywhere.
What the employer says
- Source listing states candidate location: "France, Remote"
What Nomaders makes of it
- Residency required in France
- Payroll and tax are likely handled in that country only
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About the role
About Sifflet Sifflet is redefining Data Observability for the AI era. Our platform enables enterprises to build reliable, explainable, and trustworthy AI and data products. Backed by leading investors, we’re scaling fast across Europe and the US - helping Fortune 500s and high-growth companies put trust at the core of their data strategy. We’re hiring our first General Counsel to lead all legal and compliance matters as we expand globally. This is a unique opportunity for a French bar–certified lawyer who wants to join a fast-growing SaaS/AI company at a formative stage, working closely with the CEO and leadership team.
What You’ll Do
Lead the Legal Function
Establish and scale Sifflet’s legal department as the company grows across Europe and the US.
Act as trusted advisor to the CEO, board, and leadership team.
Commercial & Customer Contracts
Draft, review, and negotiate enterprise SaaS agreements, data processing agreements, NDAs, and strategic partnerships.
Structure scalable processes for high-volume enterprise deals.
Corporate Governance & Fundraising
Support governance, shareholder relations, and equity/ESOP administration.
Partner with leadership on financing rounds and corporate structuring (France HQ, US subsidiary).
Regulatory & Compliance
Ensure compliance with GDPR, EU data/AI regulations, and security standards (ISO, SOC2).
Monitor emerging AI legislation in France, the EU, and beyond — and turn compliance into a competitive advantage.
Employment & HR Legal Support
Provide guidance on French labor law matters and international employment frameworks.
Support hiring and subsidiary setup in new markets.
Cross-Border Perspective
While the role is rooted in French law, knowledge of US commercial law and contract frameworks is a strong plus, supporting our US expansion.
Preferred experience
What We’re Looking For
French bar–certified lawyer with at least 8+ years of experience , ideally a mix of law firm and in-house at a high-growth SaaS/tech company.
Deep expertise in French commercial law ; strong understanding of contract negotiation for enterprise SaaS .
Experience with corporate governance, fundraising, and data protection (GDPR) .
Requirements
The employer hasn't listed requirements separately, they're described in the role summary above and on the original listing.
Benefits
No benefits package published with this listing. Ask about it at first interview.
How to apply
- 1Check the flexibility label above, work from home, matches where you plan to live and work.
- 2Tailor your CV to the role at Sifflet, mentioning your remote working experience and working hours (CET ±2).
- 3Apply directly on the employer's careers page using the button below. Nomaders never handles your application.
Found 1d ago. Last checked today. Always confirm the details on the original posting, salary and location can change after publication.
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