Legal Counsel, Innovation and Transformation

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Paris, Île-de-France, FRA
Hybrid
Senior level
eCommerce • Information Technology • Retail • Software
Mirakl is the leading provider of eCommerce software solutions.
The Role
Provide legal counsel on AI and technology transactions while designing and deploying AI agents and automation to streamline legal workflows. Lead legal operations transformation, advise on procurement and integration of AI tools, set policies/guardrails, partner with cross-functional teams, and deliver AI and compliance training across the organization.
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About Mirakl:
Founded in 2012, Mirakl has been at the forefront of marketplace innovation, empowering every business to compete in the platform economy.
Today, Mirakl's operating system combines an enterprise marketplace solution (Mirakl Platform) that enables retailers and B2B organizations to launch, scale, and operate marketplaces and dropship, AI-powered multichannel selling (Mirakl Connect), retail media (Mirakl Ads) and an agentic commerce infrastructure (Mirakl Nexus).
With dual headquarters in Boston and Paris, Mirakl helps a global ecosystem of 450+ marketplaces (B2C and B2B) and a network of over 100k third-party marketplace sellers. Brands like Macy's, Decathlon, Carrefour, Asos, and Airbus Helicopters use Mirakl to grow their businesses in new and remarkable ways.
For more information, visit www.mirakl.com .
Mirakl in Numbers:
  • Founded in 2012 | Member of French Tech Next40
  • 750+ employees in 9 offices worldwide: Paris, Barcelona, Bordeaux, Boston, London, Munich, New York, Sydney, Tokyo

Our Values:

Working at Mirakl means accelerating your career alongside ambitious, passionate, and supportive colleagues. We're proud of the diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences that make our teams unique.
Our 5 values guide how we collaborate:
  • Work Hard Together: Teamwork and collaboration are the foundation of our success
  • Get Things Done: We prioritize action and efficiency for impactful results
  • Go Above & Beyond: We tackle challenges proactively and always aim for excellence
  • Succeed Through Expertise: Knowledge sharing and continuous learning are core to our culture
  • Satisfy & Empower Clients: We're committed to our clients' success

The Team You'll Join
You'll be part of our Global Legal team led by Najib Sail, General Counsel & Legal Director, working closely with other members of the Legal team.
This position is based in our Paris office with one remote working day per week
Your Impact
  • Design, build, and deploy AI agents and automation tools that streamline core legal workflows - from contract review and clause analysis to regulatory monitoring and internal knowledge management
  • Serve as the primary legal advisor on the selection, procurement, and integration of AI-powered tools across the legal function, defining policies, standards, and guardrails for responsible agentic use
  • Lead the strategic transformation of the legal department's operations by identifying and implementing opportunities to enhance efficiency, reduce cycle times, and improve the quality of legal services through technology and process innovation
  • Partner with Finance, Revenue Operations, Procurement, and cross-functional teams to optimize end-to-end legal operations - including matter management, vendor oversight, budgeting, CLM systems, and performance dashboards
  • Develop and deliver training programs for legal, compliance, and business teams on AI-related legal and regulatory topics, fostering a culture of responsible AI adoption across the organization

What You'll Bring to the Role
Experience:
  • 5-7 years of legal experience with significant focus on technology transactions, privacy, data protection, regulatory compliance, or intellectual property
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the AI regulatory landscape and experience drafting and negotiating complex technology agreements
  • Prior in-house experience at a technology company or organization undergoing significant digital transformation
  • Hands-on experience advising on the development, procurement, or deployment of AI or machine learning systems, and familiarity with legal ops tools and processes

Skills:
  • AI & emerging technology legal advisory - you understand the regulatory landscape and translate it into actionable guidance
  • Legal operations expertise - you design and scale processes that make legal teams faster and more effective
  • Strong communicator - you make complex legal and technical concepts clear to any audience
  • Collaborative partner - you build trust with technologists, business leaders, and fellow legal professionals alike
  • Intellectually curious and proactive - you thrive in fast-moving environments and stay ahead of a rapidly evolving field

Tools Used:
  • AI tools: Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot
  • Legal automation & workflow: Dust, N8N

Languages:
  • Fluent French
  • Fluent English (C2 level)

Our Hiring Process
We warmly encourage you to apply to any of our roles, even if you think you're not an exact match.
Please click the "Apply" button to submit your application. This helps us make the best possible assessment and get back to you as quickly as possible.
Our hiring process includes:
  • TA Screen (45 minutes) - Get to know our Legal Team and discuss your background and motivations
  • Manager Interview (45 minutes) - Meet with the Legal Director to explore the role and strategic priorities
  • Two STAR Interviews (45 minutes each) - Deep dive into your experience through structured behavioral interviews focused on real situations you've navigated

  • We're committed to a transparent, efficient process and will keep you informed at every stage.
    We welcome collaborators with their diverse perspectives and experiences to power us forward. These often far exceed conventional job requirements and help us create a culture of continuous learning. If you're ready to join a global leader powering digital transformation for 450+ of the world's most innovative retailers and B2B organizations.

    As part of our recruitment process, Mirakl processes your personal data to review and manage your application and, where appropriate, to consider your profile for future opportunities. You can exercise your data protection rights at any time, and as further detailed in our policies. For more information about how we process your personal data and your rights, please consult our Recruitment Privacy Notice, here in English and here in French.

    We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions to help streamline our hiring process, including screening applications, analyzing resumes, and assessing responses. While AI helps us work efficiently, all final hiring decisions are made by humans. For more information, visit our AI Guidelines for Candidates and Interviews .

    Skills Required

    • 5-7 years of legal experience focused on technology transactions, privacy, data protection, regulatory compliance, or intellectual property
    • Demonstrated knowledge of the AI regulatory landscape and experience drafting and negotiating complex technology agreements
    • Prior in-house legal experience at a technology company or organization undergoing digital transformation
    • Hands-on experience advising on development, procurement, or deployment of AI or machine learning systems
    • Familiarity with legal operations tools and processes, including matter management and CLM systems
    • Experience designing, building, or deploying AI agents and automation for legal workflows
    • Fluent French
    • Fluent English (C2 level)
    • Experience or familiarity with listed tools: Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Dust, N8N
    • Strong communication and collaboration skills; ability to train and advise cross-functional teams

    What the Team is Saying

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    Mirakl Compensation & Benefits Highlights

    • Leave & Time Off Breadth Paid time off is described as generous, spanning vacation, holidays, sick time, volunteer time, and bereavement. Parental leave is also highlighted positively and can include a phased return in some locations.
    • Healthcare Strength Core coverage includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, plus FSA/HSA options and an Employee Assistance Program. U.S. materials note day‑one eligibility and multiple plan choices.
    • Retirement Support Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with company match that is repeatedly highlighted as a strength. Financial extras such as performance bonuses are also referenced across roles.

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    The Company
    HQ: Boston, MA
    750 Employees
    Year Founded: 2012

    What We Do

    Since 2012, Mirakl has been pioneering the platform economy, empowering retail and B2B enterprises with the most advanced, secure and scalable technology to digitize and expand product assortment through marketplace and dropship, improve efficiency in supplier catalog management and payments, personalize shopping experiences, and boost profits through retail media. Mirakl is trusted by Macy’s, Saks, Henry Schein, The Knot, 1800-Flowers, Best Buy, Lowe's, Ulta and 450+ industry-leading businesses worldwide.

    Why Work With Us

    At Mirakl you will have all the advantages of a start-up environment: innovation, adaptability, autonomy, flexible process, and a real involvement in decision making. Each employee contributes to Mirakl’s success, either as a group or individually, by using their unique skills and working in harmony with our corporate values.

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