Legal Counsel (French & Ukrainian law)
TLDR
Provide legal support to BlaBlaCar's marketplace, bus, and train teams while ensuring compliance with EU, French, and Ukrainian law, driving the company's international expansion.
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Be a trusted advisor to the marketplace, bus and train business teams in multiple jurisdictions within EU and beyond, including Ukraine and other Eastern Europe countries, by providing creative solutions while ensuring compliance with regulations, with a specific focus on our OTA (online travel agency) role;
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Managing any pre-litigations and litigations;
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Drafting and negotiating all types of contracts (including commercial contracts, partnership agreements, etc);
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Collaborate with internal partners, and notably government relations team, to respond to requests from regulators;
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All other matters which arise in the day to day running of an expanding business;
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Areas of particular relevance include consumer issues, commercial contracts, transportation regulation, e-commerce, digital law, competition law.
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6 to 8 years of experience as a qualified lawyer in France and Ukraine, with experience in start-ups and new technology companies, either in house or in private practice;
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Knowledge and experience in dealing with a range of commercial issues such as e-commerce, platform regulation and consumer protection;
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Knowledge and experience dealing with regulatory topics;
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Comfortable working in various jurisdictions;
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Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills;
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Business oriented, creative and solution driven mind-set;
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Experience creating and managing processes and moving large-scale project forward;
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Autonomy and sense of initiative;
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Ability to work fast and meet aggressive deadlines;
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Flexibility and eagerness to learn new areas of law;
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You have excellent communication skills, you’re humble, and you enjoy sharing & learning from others;
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Full working proficiency in English, French and Ukrainian;
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Fit with our BlaBlaPrinciples;
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Nice to have : Experience in the transport industry.
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Hybrid set-up (2- 3 days per week at the office)
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4 additional weeks on top of legal maternity/paternity leaves
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50% healthcare coverage (Alan)
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Financial support for home office equipment
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Minimum 25 days holiday per year
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Local meal plan policy (Swile card)
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50% transportation paid (Forfait Mobilité Durable)
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Free unlimited carpooling & bus rides
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Personal growth via trainings, mentorship, and internal mobility opportunities
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Employee Stock ownership plan
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Regular team building events
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1 day off per year to test our product
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a 45-min video-call with one of our Talent Acquisition Managers to get to know you, understand your career expectations and answer your questions
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a 60-min video-call with our Head of Legal to understand your background and motivations and clarifying the position and expectations
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a fully remote exercise to evaluate your technical skills, followed by a 60-min video-call to discuss your exercise
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a 30-min min video-call with our General Counsel for values fit and closing off the process
Usually, our hiring process lasts on average 20-25 days and offers usually come within 48 hours.
Benefits
Equity Compensation
Employee Stock ownership plan
Health Insurance
50% healthcare coverage (Alan)
Home Office Stipend
Financial support for home office equipment
Learning Budget
Personal growth via trainings, mentorship, and internal mobility opportunities
Other Benefit
1 day off per year to test our product
Paid Parental Leave
4 additional weeks on top of legal maternity/paternity leaves
Paid Time Off
Minimum 25 days holiday per year
Remote-Friendly
Hybrid set-up (2- 3 days per week at the office)
BlaBlaCar is a community-based travel app that connects 27 million members annually for carpooling and bus travel across 21 countries. By facilitating shared journeys, it not only makes travel more affordable but also fosters social connections among travelers.