Our mission is to simplify everyday banking for SMEs and freelancers through an online business account that integrates invoicing, bookkeeping, and spend management tools. With its innovative product, fast 24/7 customer support, and transparent pricing, Qonto has become the market leader.

Founded in July 2017 by Alexandre and Steve, Qonto has quickly earned the trust of more than 500,000 customers. With a team of over 1,600 Qontoers, we’ve also secured a spot in LinkedIn’s Top Companies ranking in France.

Our values:
• Customer focus: Put customers first in everything you do
• Ownership: Take responsibility and deliver results
• Teamwork: Make collaboration smooth and efficient
• Mastery: Constantly strive for improvement
• Integrity: Do what’s right and treat everyone with respect

We believe in creating an inclusive environment where everyone can grow. We focus solely on candidates’ skills and potential, with a team that is 50% international, 44% women, and 20% parents. Join us in building a workplace that embraces diversity and individuality.

This is a 6‑month fixed-term contract to cover a maternity leave from mid-April to September.

Mission
Become a Legal Counsel for Western Europe (France and Belgium), combining strategic insights with practical legal work. Your week will involve legal research, coordinating with external lawyers, drafting and negotiating contracts, delivering legal advice, and managing innovative projects. As a member of the team serving Qonto’s largest markets, you’ll address a broad range of legal matters and help shape our fintech solutions.

As a Legal Counsel at Qonto, you will:
• Conduct thorough legal research and prepare strategic legal analyses
• Lead complex contract negotiations and oversee external counsel
• Develop legal solutions for innovative fintech products
• Advise on commercial practices and marketing initiatives
• Structure complex partnership and procurement agreements
• Support legal procedures related to daily banking operations
• Handle multiple strategic legal projects at once

What you can expect:
• Lead major legal initiatives in our core market, impacting 400,000+ customers
• Combine hands-on legal work with strategic project leadership
• Contribute to unique projects, such as e‑invoicing implementation and credit partnerships
• Work closely with external counsel and cross‑functional teams
• Join a high‑impact team that values strategy and creative problem‑solving

Your future manager will be Ghislain, our Legal Counsel overseeing Litigation, Banking Operations, Commercial, and Claims. Before Qonto, he spent six years as a litigator in product regulatory law and commercial disputes, representing clients across France and advising companies, including during criminal or regulatory investigations. He brings strong litigation expertise and a deep understanding of internal operations. He values teamwork, autonomy, and learning.

About you:
• Legal expertise: Skilled in research, drafting opinions, and handling complex negotiations
• Project management: Able to manage multiple legal projects and external lawyers
• Strategic mindset: Experienced in creating innovative solutions to complex issues
• Business acumen: Able to design practical legal advice aligned with business needs
• Communication: Capable of explaining complex legal topics clearly

We welcome candidates with backgrounds in commercial law, intellectual property, banking regulations, or financial services. Experience in banking operations is a plus, but support will be provided.

Apply even if you don’t meet every requirement—you may be the missing piece we’re looking for.

Perks include a customized career path, an inclusive environment, and numerous benefits:
• Offices in Paris, Berlin, Milan, Barcelona, and Belgrade
• Remote‑work options based on your role and location
• Competitive compensation
• Meal voucher
• Public transportation reimbursement
• Excellent health insurance (country‑dependent)
• Well‑being initiatives, including access to Moka Care and offers for sports and wellness
• Inclusive disability and parenthood policies, plus childcare benefits
• Monthly team gatherings

Our hiring process:
• Interviews with your Talent Acquisition Manager and future managers
• A remote exercise to showcase your skills and offer a glimpse of working at Qonto
You’ll receive an interview guide to help you prepare.

The full process typically takes 20 working days, with offers sent within 48 hours.

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