Legal Counsel

About the role

This position is part of Sage’s Southern Europe Legal team, supporting operations in France, Morocco and Belgium. You will act as a trusted legal partner, providing commercial and practical advice on contracts, compliance, disputes and new product launches. The role is hybrid, with three days a week in the Paris office.

Key responsibilities

• Lead negotiation and drafting of a wide range of commercial contracts, including SaaS agreements, software licensing, services, distribution and supplier agreements.
• Support operational teams on business initiatives and provide legal input for new product launches.
• Ensure customer journeys, terms and conditions, and commercial arrangements are legally sound and aligned with business goals.
• Manage pre‑litigation matters and support formal disputes together with external counsel.
• Embed compliance standards across the region and contribute to cross‑border initiatives with European legal colleagues.
• Deliver occasional legal training and help improve legal processes for greater efficiency and commercial impact.

Required profile

• Qualified legal professional with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in commercial contracts, preferably within technology, software or IT services.
• Deep knowledge of contract law, IT law or intellectual property.
• Commercially minded, pragmatic and able to balance legal risk with business opportunity.
• Strong drafting, communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and build strong relationships across the business.
• Fluency in English and French; experience in an international environment is a strong advantage.

Required skills