22.06.2022

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Pavleas Avocats is a niche law firm, specializing in the intersection of Intellectual Property, Information Technology and Data Privacy Laws. We have extensive experience, with over twenty-five years of legal and business expertise, in a rapidly evolving environment. We offer our services in English and French.
Pavleas Avocats is seeking a senior lawyer in Information Technology, Intellectual Property and Data Privacy Laws. The position is based in Paris, France with hybrid work arrangements, optional. We offer a collaboration contract for an interesting and challenging position in a dynamic and growing environment with international exposure. Competitive salary based on skills and experience.
The candidate will assist in drafting and negotiating complex technology contracts for clients in Europe, US and Asia. Other missions include advising in data privacy matters and being involved in our mergers & acquisitions practice. We are looking for a candidate with the experience to supervise the work of junior attorneys and peer-mentor in a team-basedenvironment.

Specific Responsibilities:
1. Draft and negotiate agreements for clients; assist clients in managing the overall
contractual process. Type of agreements include:
• In-bound and out-bound technology license agreements (e.g. software/IP license,
software as a service, infrastructure as a service, IP core license)
• In-bound and out-bound commercial agreements (e.g. supply/manufacturing, sales
and purchasing, reseller, outsourcing)
• Data processing agreements
• Joint development/technology collaboration/innovation agreements
• Strategic alliances
• In-bound and out-bound patent license agreements, patent pool licenses, IP policies of standard setting organizations

2. Provide legal advice specializing in the areas of expertise of Pavleas Avocats, including:
• Compliance with French and EU data privacy laws
• Compliance with French and EU legislation relating to obligations and liability of online platforms
• Cybersecurity policies and incidents
• Intellectual property issues related to technology, including artificial intelligence

3. Advise as IP counsel in merger and acquisition transactions

4. Engage in continuous quality improvement, including business processes

5. Assist in updating or designing legal templates

6. Advise in general matters and special projects

Qualifications
• Strong contract drafting skills
• Demonstrate expertise in intellectual property law and associated best practices
• Ability to effectively work with internal and geographically dispersed business clients
and colleagues at various levels of management
• Ability to effectively negotiate in a collaborative manner with geographically dispersed counterparties
• Flexibility and willingness to work on a broad variety of legal issues and willingness to
learn new subject matter
• Positive attitude and willingness to take on any job, big or small

Professional credentials, including:
• Member of a French bar
• Minimum 7 years of relevant legal experience at a top-tier law firm and/or as an inhouse attorney
• Legal education in intellectual property, information technology, data privacy and
contract law
• Experience negotiating commercial contracts and technology license agreements
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Full proficiency in English and French
• Strong legal analysis skills with the ability to integrate legal advice and business
knowledge, and the ability to provide balanced advice regarding risks and benefits
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and resourcefulness
• Excellent strategic, organizational, presentation, and counselling skills, with the ability to follow through on numerous projects simultaneously under deadline pressure
• Keen to actively contribute to the growth of our firm

Preferred Skills/Requirements:
• Law and/or business degree from a UK/US school is desirable
• Member of a US/English bar is highly valued
• Teaching experience is a plus
• Prior in-house experience with a public company and/or experience working in
technology or related industries
• Patent licensing experience

Pavleas Avocats: Who we are
We are partners and business facilitators to our clients. The firm excels in handling complex transactions for its French and international clients. We assist in negotiating and closing intricate technology transactions worldwide, advise on EU data privacy issues and are involved in cross-border mergers and acquisitions in our areas of expertise.
The firm covers a multitude of digital technologies, including AI and machine learning, and serves several markets including digital applications in the health and agriculture sectors, protection and security of networks, digital applications and hardware systems, e-commerce, behavior profiling, and edutainment.
The firm strives for excellence through individual commitment and team engagement,
intellectual discipline, but also innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit. We are
attentive to nurturing an inclusive, friendly, and trust-based environment for our team members, our clients and business collaborators.
The firm is run by a dynamic and international team, with offices based in Paris and Athens.
We value diversity in opinion, open discussions, and challenge-based thinking. In addition, Constantin Pavleas, its founder, is passionate about inspiring the next generation and coordinates the Digital Law Master’s degree at HEAD. Associates also assist with teaching and hold teaching appointments. Constantin is regularly consulted by the media to comment as an expert on technology and data privacy-related issues.

If you are interested to apply, please send your CV