BlaBlaCar: a high growth, global company is looking for talent, experience and passion

A successful and innovative global start-up, backed by world-class venture capital firms, Accel Partners and Index Ventures, our HQ are based in Paris and we have international teams in Madrid, Milan, Warsaw, Hamburg, Moscow, Budapest, London, Istanbul, Mexico City and New Delhi. 

We are creating an entirely new, people powered, transport network. With dedicated customer service, state of the art web and mobile platforms, and a highly engaged community of users, BlaBlaCar is making road travel fun, money-saving and more efficient. 

Being part of the BlaBlaCar team means:

• you will have a positive social impact on the world, as we continue to make road travel smarter and more sustainable,
• you will work in a fast-paced environment with a highly agile team of dynamic, hyper-motivated and talented individuals,
• you will join a global company, with a real international culture and vision; multi-lingual and highly mobile :)
• you will be part of a supportive team that shares knowledge and empowers every single member to reach their full potential, and continue learning,
• you will enter a high-growth structure which means that you will be constantly challenged and that your responsibilities will grow fast and change regularly.

We currently have an opportunity for a talented and business oriented lawyer to join us and support the high speed growth and international expansion of the business. We are looking to expand our legal team and seeking a lawyer to provide assistance with commercial legal issues in various jurisdictions (Various European countries, India, Russia, Mexico etc.). 

Your responsibilities will include:

• Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts
• Supporting the business teams in France and other jurisdictions by providing creative solutions while ensuring compliance with regulations
• Managing litigations and disputes
• Managing the company’s IP rights portfolio
• Supporting the company’s efforts in relation to public policy
• All other matters which arise in the day to day running of an expanding business

• Between 4 and 8 years of experience as a qualified French or European lawyer, with experience preferably in start-ups and new technology companies, either in house or in private practice
• Knowledge and experience in dealing with a range of commercial issues such as e-commerce, data protection and consumer protection
• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills 
• Expertise in intellectual property law
  
• Comfortable working in various jurisdictions
• Experience in public policy will be a bonus
• Business oriented, creative and solution driven mind-set
• Autonomy and sense of initiative
• Ability to work fast and meet aggressive deadlines
• Flexibility and eagerness to learn new areas of law
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Fluent in English
• Very strong preference for fluent French speakers
• Other language skills are a plus

• Start: As soon as possible
• Place: Paris
• Contract: Long-term contract (CDI)
• Salary : According to profile and experience

All your information will be kept confidential.