Legal Counsel, France & Italy
Lime
Legal
Paris, France
Posted on Friday, March 29, 2024
Lime is the world's largest shared electric vehicle company. We’re on a mission to build a future where transportation is shared, affordable and carbon-free. Our electric bikes and scooters have powered 400+ million rides in 250+ cities on 5 continents, replacing an estimated 100+ million car trips. Named a Time 100 Most Influential Company and Fast Company Brand That Matters, we achieved a fully profitable year in 2022, becoming the first in our industry to reach this milestone.
We are looking for an outstanding lawyer to join our EMEA legal team as Legal Counsel to support France, Benelux and Italy and advise on various legal issues at one of the fastest-growing startups in history. In this role, you'll counsel the business on a wide variety of legal topics , including administrative and public law issues, litigation (including managing personal injury claims), data privacy issues, and commercial contract negotiations. You will have 4-6 years of experience working on these types of matters either in an in-house or private practice environment. You will have a pragmatic, solution-focused, cost-efficient approach and enjoy working in an informal, startup-style structure.
We are a remote-first company and welcome applications from anywhere in France (with an ability to travel to Paris periodically).
What you'll do:
- This role will advise on a full range of legal topics concerning the French, Italian and Benelux market, including regulatory compliance, litigation, personal injury law, commercial law, consumer law, insurance and civil liability, administrative and public law, and employment law;
- Work effectively across business units and corporate functions to resolve complex business and risk management issues;
- Be the main point of contact for the local day-to-day legal queries relating to operations in France, Italy and Benelux supporting the General Manager, Operations team and the Government Relations team in particular; and
- Manage outside counsel relationships as necessary.
About you:
- Fluent in English, French and Italian.
- Admitted to practice law in the France
- 4 to 6 years of relevant post-qualification experience
- Comfortable advising different commercial stakeholders
- Experienced in commercial litigation, ideally with some experience with personal injury claims
- Ability to work well under pressure with diligence, organization, and minimal supervision, and provide practical, business-friendly advice to stakeholders;
- Strong analytical and strategic skills, with the demonstrated ability to appropriately balance legal and non-legal concerns and help drive issues to a quick resolution
- High degree of professional ethics and integrity
- Ability to anticipate legal issues or risks and build the processes and systems to prevent them from occurring.
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Why Lime?
When you join Lime, you join a global community of smart, caring, talented individuals working together to deliver world-changing results; striving to create an experience that enables Limers to do their best work. Here are some ways we support and invest in our team:
Competitive salaries, performance-based annual bonus and pre-IPO equity
Health and wellness offerings for all team members starting day one including access to top-tier fitness and mindfulness apps
Flexible vacation policies with ample paid holidays tailored to country of residence
Fully-paid leave following the birth or adoption of a child and financial, medical and educational support for Limers pursuing parenthood
Support for retirement and financial goals with unlimited access to financial advisors
Unlimited, complimentary use of our vehicles in hundreds of cities around the world
Professional growth opportunities through quarterly learning days and top-tier tools
Opportunities to connect across teams and locations to network, socialize and volunteer
Culture of belonging with Employee Resource Groups that engage and promote cultural awareness and DEI training across all functions
Consistent recognition of great work through meaningful rewards and career advancements
Benefits and perks vary depending on the nature of your employment and country of residence. Terms and conditions may apply.
If you want to make an impact, Lime is the place for you. Not sure if you meet all the qualifications? If this role excites you we encourage you to apply. Explore all opportunities on our career page.
Lime is an Equal Opportunity Employer, but that’s just the start. We believe different perspectives help us grow and achieve more. That’s why we’re dedicated to hiring and developing the most talented and globally diverse team – which includes individuals with different backgrounds, abilities, identities and experiences.