We are looking for a talented and business oriented tech company experienced lawyer to join the Legal team at BlaBlaCar on a permanent contract starting as soon as possible. Their mission is to support the high speed growth and international expansion of the business. As a Legal Counsel, your role will be to provide support to our carpool business teams on multiple legal practice areas such as platform regulation, e-commerce, consumer protection and commercial contracts, and marketing legal advice. You will be reporting to the Head of Legal and working with a team of approx. 10 people. This position requires the capacity of working in a fast growing tech company, of developing a high level of understanding of how our product works and of creating close connections with operational teams. Having an appetite for project management is a must. 

Your Responsibilities

• Be a trusted advisor to the carpool and energy saving certificate business teams in France and other European jurisdictions by providing creative solutions while ensuring compliance with regulations, with a specific focus on our product;


• Managing any pre-litigations and litigations;


• Drafting and negotiating all types of contracts (including commercial contracts, partnership agreements, marketing agreements, license agreements, etc);


• Collaborate with internal partners, and notably government relations team, to respond to requests from regulators;


• All other matters which arise in the day to day running of an expanding business;


• Areas of particular relevance include consumer issues, commercial contracts,  transportation regulation, e-commerce, digital law.

Your Qualifications

• 6 to 8 years of experience as a qualified lawyer from an EU country, with experience in start-ups and new technology companies, either in house or in private practice;


• Experience & knowledge of Spanish law


• Knowledge and experience in dealing with a range of commercial issues such as e-commerce, platform regulation and consumer protection;


• Knowledge and experience dealing with regulatory topics;


• Comfortable working in various jurisdictions;


• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills;


• Business oriented, creative and solution driven mind-set;


• Experience creating and managing processes and moving large-scale project forward;


• Autonomy and sense of initiative;


• Ability to work fast and meet aggressive deadlines;


• Flexibility and eagerness to learn new areas of law;


• You have excellent communication skills, you’re humble, and you enjoy sharing & learning from others;


• Full working proficiency in French, English and good knowledge of Spanish. 


• Fit with our BlaBlaPrinciples


• Nice to have : Experience in the transport industry

What we have to offer

• 4 additional weeks on top of legal maternity/paternity leaves


• 50% healthcare coverage (Alan)


• Financial support for home office equipment


• Minimum 25 days holiday per year 


• Local meal plan policy (Swile card)


• 50% transportation paid (Forfait Mobilité Durable)


• Free unlimited carpooling & bus rides


• Personal growth via trainings, mentorship, and internal mobility programs


• Employee Stock ownership plan


• Regular team building events1 day off per year to test our product


• 1 day per year for social engagements with non-profits

Interested in joining the ride?

• 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


• a 60-min video-call with our Head of Legal to understand your background and motivations and clarifying the position and expectations


• a fully remote exercise to evaluate your technical skills, followed by a 60-min video-call to discuss your exercise


• 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.