Contracts Lawyer - IT, Data & IA M/F
The Bel Group is a major player in the food industry through portions of dairy, fruit and plant-based products, and one of the world leaders in branded cheeses. Its portfolio of differentiated and internationally recognized brands includes The Laughing Cow®, Kiri®, Babybel®, Boursin® Nurishh®, Pom'Potes® and GoGo squeeZ®, as well as some 30 local brands. Together, these brands helped the Group generate sales of €3.74 billion in 2024.
Do you want to join a company with strong brands that puts consumers and responsibility at the heart of the decision-making process? Then Bel is made for you!
Are you bold, pragmatic, and determined? Do you want to contribute to the transformation of an international agri-food company? Them come join us and measure the impact of your talent and energy in realizing an ambitious and sustainable company project!
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Join a global group in transformation and play a key role at the intersection of law, technology, data and AI. As a Contract Lawyer – IT, Data & AI, you will help secure digital and AI initiatives, manage complex IT contracts, and support the modernization of the Legal function through Legal Ops.
About the Role
You will join the Trust & Ethics Direction and the Group Legal Department, acting as a strategic partner on IT, digital and AI projects.
Your mission will include negotiating complex IT agreements, advising on digital and data topics, and supporting the organization in deploying AI solutions responsibly and at scale.
You will work closely with IT, Procurement, Data/Analytics, Business teams and Compliance in an international environment.
In addition to IT contracting, you will contribute to Legal Ops (templates, workflows, automation) and support broader commercial contracts when needed.
Key Responsibilities
Legal Advisory & Contract Management (IT/Tech)
- Draft and negotiate IT contracts (SaaS, outsourcing, integration, maintenance).
- Structure digital and AI project contracts with clear, business‑aligned frameworks.
- Maintain and improve IT templates and playbooks to streamline negotiations.
- Support wider commercial contracting when required.
AI Governance & Risk Management
- Support AI initiatives by assessing legal risks (GDPR, IP, ethics).
- Ensure compliance with new AI regulations (AI Act/RIA).
- Contribute to internal AI governance and regulatory monitoring.
Knowledge, Training & Legal Ops
- Create practical guides, training materials and FAQs on IT/AI/data topics.
- Contribute to legal process improvement through templates, digital tools and workflows.
- Promote efficient contracting practices across teams.
Data Protection & Compliance
- Provide day-to-day guidance on data protection (analyses, DPIAs, privacy by design).
- Draft and review DPAs and data-related clauses.
- Support deployment of Group compliance policies and awareness programs.
Your Profile
Education & Experience
- Master’s degree in Law, ideally in IT/Technology Law.
- At least 5 years of experience in technology law, IT contracting and data privacy.
- Strong experience in drafting/negotiating both IT and commercial agreements.
Key Skills & Attributes
- Ability to handle complex IT contracts autonomously with sound legal and business judgment.
- Good understanding of GDPR, data protection and emerging AI regulations.
- Experience with legal processes and digital tools (CLM, workflows, automation).
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, structure and proactivity.
- Interest in innovation and new technologies.
Languages
Fluent in French and English.
Why Join Us?
- Contribute to impactful digital and AI transformation projects.
- Work within an international, innovation‑driven legal environment.
- Help modernize the Legal function and strengthen ethics and compliance.
- Gain visibility and influence across the organization.
If you are ready to bring your expertise, energy, and passion for legal and compliance excellence to a team undergoing exciting change, we’d love to hear from you!