Legal Operations Lead (8 - month Maternity Cover)

Legal Operations Lead

We are looking for a highly organized Legal Operations Lead to join our Paris-based Legal team as a replacement from late May 2026 to January 2027. You will report to the Head of Legal and lead a team of 2, driving efficiency and scaling our legal infrastructure.

Your role is to optimize the "how" of the Legal department. You will be a bridge between legal expertise and operational excellence, ensuring our team of ~10 people stays agile and tech-forward.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor 2 team members, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and professional growth.

• Project Management: Drive large-scale projects forward, from process optimization to cross-functional stakeholder management. Tech Stack Ownership: Act as the administrator for our CLM tool (contract management lifecycle tool) and champion the integration of AI tools to automate routine legal tasks.

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• Process Excellence: Refine contract drafting workflows and ensure seamless collaboration with multiple business units, automation of manual processes, and integration of company tools.

• Stakeholder Liaison: Work closely with internal partners, including Finance, Tech and Business teams.

Your Qualifications

• Experience: At least 5 years in Legal Ops, Contract Management, or as a Senior Legal Assistant, ideally within a fast-paced start-up or scale-up environment.

• Leadership: Proven experience in people management.

• Tech Savvy: Expert-level knowledge of CLM tools and a strong interest/proficiency in AI tools for legal productivity.

• Project Management: Exceptional ability to manage complex projects and meet aggressive deadlines.

• Communication: Full working proficiency in English and French is mandatory.

• Mindset: You are detail-oriented, creative, and a natural problem solver. You thrive working on complex issues, and you are not afraid of big volumes of work.

What We Have To Offer

• Hybrid status for this role (2-3 days per week at the office)

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

• 50% healthcare coverage (Alan)

• Minimum 25 days holiday per year

• Local meal plan policy (Swile card)

• 50% transportation paid (Forfait Mobilité Durable)

• Free unlimited carpooling & bus rides

• Regular team building events

• 1 day off per year to test our product

Interested In Joining The Ride?

Here's what your hiring journey will look like.

• 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 Legal Operations Lead to understand your background and clarify the position and expectations

• A 45-min video-call with our Head of Legal who will be your direct manager for this position

• A 30-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.

BlaBlaCar is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.