O pozici
Octave are seeking a commercially minded, confident, and engaging Legal Counsel to join our fast-paced international eneterpise software business, supporting a diverse and growing region across EMEA. This is a highly visible role where you will act as a trusted advisor and true business partner—particularly to Sales—working at the heart of complex, cross-border deal-making. You will spend the majority of your time negotiating high-value technology contracts, including public tenders, SaaS agreements, and strategic partnerships, while ensuring strong IP protection and pragmatic risk management. We are looking for a native French speaker with excellent English who thrives in a collaborative, high-energy environment, enjoys working alongside driven sales teams, and brings a solution-oriented, open-minded approach to legal challenges.
About Octave
Octave provides mission-critical software that empowers organizations to make informed decisions across every stage of the asset lifecycle - Design, Build, Operate and Protect - where performance, safety, and reliability are non-negotiable and failure is not an option.
Turning complex operational data into actionable intelligence, Octave connects expertise, real-world conditions and enterprise-scale insight to improve performance, resilience and incident response where it matters most.
Octave has more than 7,000 employees in 45 countries. Learn more at octave.com and follow us on LinkedIn .
Why work for Octave?
All in. Always forward. That's the way we do things around here. We put trust in our people because we believe it's the best way to unleash potential, bring ideas to life, and keep moving ahead. And it's why we're committed to creating an environment that's truly supportive, providing you with the resources you need to support your ambitions, no matter who you are or where you are in the world.
Everyone is welcome
At Octave, we believe that diverse and inclusive teams are critical to the success of our people and our b
Co budeš dělat
- Assisting the Director of Regional Contracts to draft, revise and negotiate software licence agreements, SaaS agreements, sale agreements, services and maintenance agreements, framework agreements, reseller/partnership/distribution agreements, sub-contractor agreements, non-disclosure agreements and other agreements related to the provision of software and services.
- Assisting with reviewing and advising on tender documents, project proposals and statements of work, advising project teams on the interpretation of contracts, and resolving disputes.
- Assisting on public tenders, being knowledgeable about public contracting in EU.
- Knowledge in IP and IT legal matters.
- Assisting with the updating of standard terms and conditions and other templates and maintaining document management systems.
- Assisting the Director of Regional Contracts to develop and implement legal and compliance training for stakeholders.
- Ensuring customer contracts comply with corporate policies and maintaining acceptable risk standards.
- Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders, customers, vendors, and/or service providers to expedite contract negotiations.
- Staying up to date with legal and industry developments.
- Assisting with, and engaging with external counsel on, corporate, employment and property matters for regional entities.
- Being able to work in cross-border transactions.
- Assisting with maintenance and renewals of company insurance.
- Providing counsel to sales and management
- Working on lease agreements and other documents for every office in the region.
Koho hledáme
- Qualified jurist/attorney specialising in commercial law (preferably under the laws of France) with 8-10 years post qualification experience, however, applications from any level of post qualification experience will be considered.
- Strong in-house commercial experience within the technology industry.
- Strong written and oral skills in English and French. Other languages would be a plus.
- Demonstrated experience in interpreting complex regional and global contracts.
- Ability to produce consistently high-quality work with a strong attention to detail.
- Excellent time management and administration skills, with the ability to multi-task and prioritise.
- Strong PC skills, including MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders at various levels, including sales representatives, project and support managers, suppliers and senior management.
- Capable of working efficiently under pressure.
- Commercial, solution-oriented, enthusiastic and driven.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple tasks effectively and meet deadlines.
- Self-sufficient and proactive with strong business acumen.
Benefity
- The company offers a fast-paced working environment, with a focus on a cohesive team culture. Ownership and responsibility of your own caseload (with support from line management) is highly encouraged. You would be given an opportunity work directly with senior members of the global organisation. You would be supported encouraged to lead and develop your career through training and development.
