Job Description
This position is remote-friendly from France and Spain.
Our Legal Team
At Joko, the Legal team plays a pivotal role in ensuring that we operate within the bounds of the law while driving innovation and scaling our business. We are business partners, not just gatekeepers. Our team is committed to safeguarding Joko’s interests, supporting our ambitious projects, and fostering trust with our users, customers, and partners.
We oversee all key areas of law that impact our business, including corporate law, data protection, labor law, IP, commercial contracts, etc… across both France our historical market, and the US where we are expanding.
As the Head of Legal, you’ll lead this team, supporting every aspect of our operations and strategy with robust legal expertise.
What you will do
As Head of Legal at Joko, your responsibilities will include:
Strategic Legal Leadership: Act as a trusted advisor to the executive team, providing strategic guidance on legal matters that impact Joko’s operations, products, and growth strategy.
Team Building and Management: Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing legal team, ensuring alignment with Joko’s values and business goals.
Commercial and Contractual Support: Oversee negotiations and draft commercial agreements with clients, partners, and vendors, ensuring Joko’s interests are protected.
Compliance and Risk Management: Develop and implement legal and compliance frameworks to ensure Joko adheres to all relevant regulations, including GDPR, consumer protection laws, and other applicable standards.
Corporate Governance: Manage all corporate legal matters, including board governance, equity-related activities, and investor relations, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance.
GDPR: Partner with our DPO to ensure comprehensive GDPR compliance, including maintaining our personal data treatment register and privacy policy, implementing robust IT security protocols, and collaborating with the product team toward a privacy-by-design approach.
Labor law: Ensure that we establish a best-in-class legal framework for our employees: fully comply with our ‘accord d’entreprise,’ draft employment contracts and all necessary documents in accordance with labor law, and coordinate CSE management.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Product, Operations, Marketing, and Finance teams to align legal strategies with business objectives and support new initiatives.
Dispute Resolution: Oversee and manage any disputes, litigation, or regulatory investigations, minimizing risk to Joko’s reputation and operations.