Alta Ares · Defence and security
Legal & IP Counsel
- Paris (On‑site)
- Full-time
Still open on Alta Ares's site · checked just now
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Posted
Requirements
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Experience
3 years of experience in law combining in-house counsel experience and/or private practice in a top-tier firm
Strong background in at least two of: intellectual property law, commercial contracts, corporate law
Exposure to technology, deeptech, defence, aerospace, or dual-use sectors is a strong plus
Experience working with or within a startup or scale-up is a significant advantage: you understand the pace and constraints of a lean legal function
Prior exposure to multi-jurisdictional legal environments (France + UK or US) is valued
Familiarity with French corporate law (SAS governance, BSPCE, equity documentation) is a plus
Skills & Qualities
French fluency is mandatory: primary legal and corporate jurisdiction is France
English fluency is mandatory: commercial agreements, international partnerships, and investor documentation are predominantly in English
Rigorous and detail-oriented, you catch what others miss and never cut corners on substance
Pragmatic and business-minded: you give clear, actionable legal advice, not just risk catalogues
Fast and responsive in a defence startup, legal bottlenecks have operational consequences
Proactive: you anticipate legal issues before they become problems
Discreet and trustworthy you handle the company's most sensitive commercial, financial, and strategic information
Comfortable operating as a generalist in a lean environment where scope is broad and resources are limited
Skills
Working languages
English
Company
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