Legal Counsel
full-time•Paris
About this role
<h3>About Qevlar</h3><p>Qevlar is a B2B SaaS scale-up on a mission to boost the productivity of cybersecurity teams with Artificial Intelligence. We build an AI platform that transitions Security Operations Centers from reactive to proactive units through autonomous security alert investigations.</p><p>In just two years, we have:</p><ul><li><p>Raised a $14m initial round from EQT Ventures and Forgepoint Capital</p></li><li><p>Deployed our solution with major Enterprises such as Sodexo and GlobalConnect, and leading MSSPs like Orange Cyberdefense</p></li><li><p>Expanded to the US market with a growing North American presence</p></li><li><p>Ended 2025 with a strong multi-million dollar ARR and ambitious goals for 2026</p></li></ul><h3>Mission</h3><p>Own the <strong>entire Legal function</strong> to:</p><ul><li><p>Protect Qevlar through sound commercial contracts</p></li><li><p>Ensure compliance with GDPR, SOC 2, and security requirements</p></li><li><p>Support corporate governance and equity matters</p></li><li><p>Enable the business to move fast while managing risk</p></li></ul><h3>Scope and Responsibilities</h3><h4>Commercial Contracts</h4><ul><li><p>Draft and negotiate customer MSAs, DPAs, SOWs</p></li><li><p>Review and negotiate vendor contracts</p></li><li><p>Create and maintain contract templates</p></li><li><p>Support deal velocity without sacrificing protection</p></li></ul><h4>Data Privacy and Compliance</h4><ul><li><p>Own GDPR compliance program</p></li><li><p>Support SOC 2 audit and certification</p></li><li><p>Handle security questionnaires (legal sections)</p></li><li><p>Manage data processing agreements</p></li></ul><h4>Corporate and Governance</h4><ul><li><p>Support board matters (minutes, resolutions, consents)</p></li><li><p>Manage equity administration</p></li><li><p>Handle corporate governance documentation</p></li><li><p>Support corporate structuring (US INC + French SAS)</p></li></ul><h3>Who You Are</h3><ul><li><p>6-10+ years of legal experience, with 2+ years in-house or SaaS-focused</p></li><li><p>Strong background in commercial contracts (B2B SaaS preferred)</p></li><li><p>Experience with GDPR and data privacy</p></li><li><p>Qualified lawyer (French bar, US bar, or equivalent)</p></li><li><p>Pragmatic risk assessment approach</p></li><li><p>Can work across English and French</p></li></ul><h3>Hiring process</h3><ol><li><p><strong>Intro Call</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Hiring Manager Interview</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Case Study</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Culture Fit </strong></p></li></ol>
What you'll do
- The Legal Counsel will own the entire legal function, focusing on protecting Qevlar through sound commercial contracts and ensuring compliance with GDPR and security requirements. They will also support corporate governance and equity matters while enabling the business to move quickly while managing risk.
About Qevlar AI
Qevlar AI is your AI SOC Platform that expands your SOC capacity without adding headcount and doesn’t hallucinate.
⏱ Investigate alerts in 3 minutes ✂️ Cut false positives 🔥 Focus only on real threats ready for remediation ⚡Deploy in a few hours (the record - 10 minutes!)
Qevlar is deployed in production by Fortune Global 500 enterprises and leading MSSPs, including Orange Cyberdefense and Atos. Are you next?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Legal Counsel do at Qevlar AI?
As a Legal Counsel at Qevlar AI, you will: the Legal Counsel will own the entire legal function, focusing on protecting Qevlar through sound commercial contracts and ensuring compliance with GDPR and security requirements. They will also support corporate governance and equity matters while enabling the business to move quickly while managing risk..
Is the Legal Counsel position at Qevlar AI remote?
The Legal Counsel position at Qevlar AI is based in Paris, Ile-de-France, France. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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