Stuart is a leading tech-driven logistics platform that redefines on-demand delivery for industries such as food, grocery, and retail. Active in over 130 European cities, Stuart links companies with a network of independent couriers, enabling quick, flexible, and efficient delivery solutions.

Our Mission
We are an impact‑focused organization committed to shaping the future of logistics in a more sustainable, shared, efficient, and dependable way. Our goal is to set a new benchmark for urban delivery that responds to today’s environmental and social challenges while offering a high-quality experience built on speed, flexibility, and convenience.

Stuart is a diverse and inclusive workplace, bringing together employees of various nationalities and backgrounds across France, Poland, Spain, and the UK.

With home delivery at an all-time high, this is the perfect moment to make a meaningful difference— and you can be part of that journey.

About the Role
The Head of Legal is a senior leadership position overseeing all legal and regulatory matters across the company. This role requires strong leadership, deep legal expertise, and thorough knowledge of organizational policies and laws.

Stuart operates in France, the UK, and Poland, and also employs staff in Spain.
This hybrid role requires three days per week in the Paris office and reports to the VP of Finance.
Please submit your CV in English.

What You Will Do
• Legal Oversight and Compliance:
a) Deliver expert legal guidance on employment, commercial, litigation, corporate, and regulatory issues.
b) Ensure compliance with national and international legislation, including employment law, data protection, and governance requirements.
c) Create and update internal legal policies in line with best practices.
d) Track legal and regulatory developments and advise leadership on needed changes.

• Risk Management and Dispute Resolution:
a) Spot potential legal risks and design mitigation strategies.
b) Manage legal disputes, investigations, and litigation with support from external counsel in each country.
c) Assist internal teams with employment law, compliance issues, and governance matters.

• Corporate Governance and Ethics:
a) Provide guidance on governance matters to ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards.
b) Support senior leadership and the board with legal considerations tied to corporate decisions.
c) Conduct internal legal audits and implement best practices to strengthen compliance.

• Stakeholder Collaboration and Communication:
a) Partner with HR, Finance, and Operations to align legal work with business goals.
b) Clearly communicate legal policies and updates to company leaders and employees.
c) Serve as key contact for external counsel, authorities, and industry bodies. Manage the relationship with the external DPO supporting data protection.

• Contract Management and Negotiation:
a) Draft, review, and negotiate French contracts, including employment, vendor, partnership, and service agreements. Oversee English‑language contracts.
b) Ensure contracts protect the company and meet legal requirements.
c) Work with internal teams to evaluate the legal impact of business deals.

• Legal Team Management:
a) Lead the legal team, including one Legal Counsel based in Poland responsible for English contracts, the CLM tool, Polish legal matters, insurance, and marketing.

What We’re Looking For
• At least 7 years of qualified legal experience, including in‑house work.
• Proven ability to manage legal risk in a fast‑moving, international environment.
• Strong expertise in employment law, litigation, commercial contracts, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and data protection.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work cross‑functionally and provide strategic guidance with external counsel support.
• Fluency in French and English.
• Registered and qualified legal professional.

What You’ll Want to Know
• Work in an international, energetic, and mission‑driven environment focused on learning and growth.
• Hybrid work model with flexible hours.

Current benefits include:
• Swile meal vouchers
• Wellness allowance for mental and physical wellbeing
• Two paid volunteering days
• Private health insurance through Alan
• Reimbursement of public transport (Navigo zones 1–5)

At Stuart, we believe employees thrive in collaborative, high‑growth environments where they can contribute meaningfully and grow personally and professionally. We aim to foster a culture of empowerment, continuous improvement, and ownership where everyone can see their impact.

Stuart is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.

Please note: Our Talent Acquisition Team is international. Please submit your CV and application in English unless the job posting specifies otherwise.

Learn more about us at https://stuart.com/about-us/