Head of Legal, eBay
France
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3 days a week in office (Place de la Bourse, Paris)
Leading online marketplace
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Leading online marketplace
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
More information about location
3 days a week in office (Place de la Bourse, Paris)
1001+ employees
Company mission
To connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.
Role
Who you are
- Master’s degree or equivalent experience in law and admission to the French bar
- 4–8 years of post-qualification experience, ideally in the technology sector and with exposure to international marketplace or platform business models
- Full fluency in French and excellent proficiency in English; knowledge of additional languages such as Spanish or Polish is a plus
- A flexible, agile problem solver with strong judgment and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Excellent communication skills and ability to build positive relationships quickly and interact with business leaders with ease
- A collaborative teammate with a positive, open-minded attitude
What the job involves
- EBay is seeking a smart, dynamic and personable professional to serve as its Head of Legal France, based in Paris
- In this role, you will be the key legal partner for our French e-commerce business, and will also work globally with cross-functional teams and your international legal colleagues to support eBay’s acceleration in groundbreaking new directions, while ensuring compliance and mitigating risk
- This is a unique opportunity to join an innovative, expert and collegial legal team and work at the forefront of technology and AI, helping to deliver magical e-commerce experiences! Does this sound like you? If so, we’d love to talk to you
- Lead Legal Strategy in France: Develop and execute eBay’s legal strategy for the French market, working in close collaboration with business leaders and global legal teams
- Provide Strategic Legal Counsel: Offer pragmatic, business-oriented legal guidance and risk assessment on a wide range of matters including commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, marketing initiatives and new product rollouts - both in France and globally
- Translate Legal Into Action: Analyze complex legal issues and distill them into clear, actionable solutions that align with strategic business objectives
- Cross-Functional Partnership: Build and nurture strong relationships with internal partners across Finance, Accounting, Corporate Development, Marketing, Tax, Privacy and Government Relations to support transactions, policy reviews and regulatory compliance
- Project Leadership: Take ownership of and deliver on projects that extend beyond your core responsibilities, demonstrating versatility and initiative
Our take
Founded in 1995 as an online auction platform primarily catering to collectibles, eBay quickly emerged as a pioneer in connecting buyers and sellers in the digital realm. This early success propelled eBay to become to globally recognized leader it is today.
In the present landscape, eBay competes with industry giants like Amazon within the C2C eCommerce sector. However, eBay distinguishes itself by fostering an environment where businesses can cultivate and promote their brands on the platform, offering a tailored, community-driven experience for both sellers and buyers. By championing small businesses, eBay attracts sellers and socially conscious consumers, positioning itself in stark contrast to Amazon's corporate image.
The rising consumer interest in sustainability has presented economic opportunities for eBay, particularly as younger demographics gravitate toward purchasing pre-owned items. in response, eBay has directed its marketing efforts toward Gen Z customers and formed partnerships with cultural phenomena like Love Island, further solidifying its appeal among contemporary audiences.
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Insights
13% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Comprehensive and competitive health and wellness program designed to meet your unique needs.
- We strive to provide programs that help support both mind and body, including quality healthcare insurance, wellness programs and preventative care.
- Stock Purchase Plans
- Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
- Stock Awards
- Life Insurance and Disability Benefits
- Credit Union Memberships
- Balancing work & life - eBay believes in providing you with the opportunity to be your best self in your professional and personal life. In addition to supporting flexible workstyles including hybrid and remote, eBay offers 4 weeks of paid sabbatical time for every 5 years of service
- Giving back to our community - We provide our employees around the globe with opportunities to have a positive impact on their local communities. Through the eBay Foundation, our company matches donations to eligible nonprofits up to $10,000 per employee per year. And our employee-led volunteer groups organize local giving and volunteering activities throughout the world
Company HQ
Greylands, San Jose, CA
Leadership
Jamie Iannone
(CEO, not founder)Studied at Princeton and Stanford University. Held executive roles at Walmart, Barnes & Noble, and The Children's Place, before becoming CEO of eBay in April 2020.
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