Senior Commercial Counsel – Sales & Strategic Partnerships M/F

2 мес. назад

FranceEuropeSeniorHybrid

contract negotiationcommercial lawstrategic partnerships

Legal partner for business and revenue teams leading negotiations and building commercial processes in a deeptech company.

Alice & Bob is developing the first universal, fault-tolerant quantum computer to solve the world’s hardest problems. The quantum computer we envision building is based on a new kind of superconducting qubit: the Schrödinger cat qubit 🐈‍⬛ . In comparison to other superconducting platforms, cat qubits have the astonishing ability to implement quantum error correction autonomously!   We're a diverse team of 250+ brilliant minds from over 35 countries united by a single goal: to revolutionise computing with a practical fault-tolerant quantum machine. Are you ready to take on unprecedented challenges and contribute to revolutionising technology? Join us, and let's shape the future of quantum computing together! As Senior Commercial Counsel – Sales & Strategic Partnerships , you w

Master's degree in Law or equivalent legal qualification.
At least 5 years of directly relevant experience supporting and negotiating commercial transactions involving the sale of hardware, software, and associated services. General legal experience not related to commercial technology transactions will not be considered sufficient.
Demonstrated experience negotiating and structuring complex commercial transactions involving hardware, software, and associated services.
Experience supporting commercial activities within technology, industrial, deeptech, engineering, or R&D-intensive environments.
Strong knowledge of commercial contracting, technology agreements, and intellectual property-related issues.
Ability to identify legal risks, propose practical solutions, and support business decision-making in fast-paced environments.
Professional fluency in English and professional working proficiency in French, both written and spoken.

Experience taking end-to-end ownership of complex commercial transactions.
Familiarity with technology-related disputes and contentious matters.
Knowledge of French, European, or U.S. public procurement frameworks.
Exposure to export control regulations and international trade compliance matters.
Experience implementing or working with Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) solutions.
Interest in leveraging legal AI tools and technology to improve efficiency and scalability.
Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to explain complex legal concepts in a clear, practical, and business-oriented manner.
Comfortable operating in a fast-growing, highly collaborative, and evolving environment.

Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide range of commercial agreements relating to the sale of hardware, software, and associated services.
Support the Business & Revenue team throughout the commercial lifecycle, including strategic partnerships, customer negotiations, RFIs, tenders, public procurement opportunities, and subcontracting arrangements.
Structure complex commercial transactions across multiple jurisdictions while balancing legal risk, business objectives, and operational realities.
Partner with Finance, Intellectual Property, Export Control, Compliance, and external counsel to address cross-functional legal and regulatory matters.
Develop, maintain, and continuously improve commercial contract templates, playbooks, negotiation guidelines, and internal processes.
Advise business stakeholders on contractual, intellectual property, and regulatory considerations impacting commercial transactions.
Help educate and empower commercial teams by providing practical guidance, training, and scalable legal frameworks that increase autonomy while protecting the company.
Contribute to the ongoing development of Alice & Bob's commercial contracting strategy and legal infrastructure as the company scales internationally.