Senior Employment Lawyer - CDD, Lyon

Created in Lyon in 2016 by three French entrepreneurs, Agicap is a fast‑growing scale‑up with over 8000 customers and 650 employees, and a revenue growth of 7x between 2021 and 2024. Agicap is part of the French Tech 120 and has raised €145M in funding from leading VC funds.

Context&Purpose of the Role Agicap is looking for a Senior Employment Lawyer on a part‑time basis to consolidate the Legal HR scope across its seven group entities. The role reports to the VP Legal&Social Affairs and serves as the operational legal reference point for all employment‑law matters.

Key Responsibilities

Employment contract lifecycle

Drafting, reviewing and updating employment contracts and offer letters (permanent, fixed‑term, internships, apprenticeship contracts) for the seven entities

Drafting amendments: mobility, role changes, salary adjustments, day‑rate schemes, remote work, specific clauses

Advising on sensitive clauses: non‑compete, confidentiality, IP assignment, restrictive covenants, garden leave

Terminations&exits– legal guidance on termination procedures, active involvement in contentious cases, drafting pre‑dismissal notices, dismissal letters, settlement agreements

Calculation of exit costs: severance payments, settlement indemnities, final pay, notice, paid leave, variable compensation

Analysis and assessment of litigation risk and strategy recommendations

Legal guidance on disciplinary procedures with hands‑on involvement: pre‑sanction meetings, precautionary suspensions, sanctions

Employment litigation– interface with external counsel, prepare evidence, draft defence documents, provide ongoing reporting to the CPO

Legal support for the Works Council (CSE)– prepare consultations, information processes, risk management

HR policies&advisory– drafting and reviewing company policies (e.g., vehicle, leave, remote work, confidentiality, code of conduct, whistleblowing, travel policy)

Day‑to‑day legal questions to HRBPs and People Ops – technical answers and recommendations

Legal review of HR communications addressed to employees

Employee personal data– implementation of GDPR obligations relating to HR data processing, interface with the DPO on registers, DPIAs and data transfers

Immigration&international mobility– legal advice on visas, work permits, intra‑group mobility, and interface with external counsel

Scope&Interactions

Agicap group entities: France, Italy, UK, US, Germany, Spain, Portugal

All employee populations: permanent, fixed‑term, interns, apprentices, salaried executives

Key stakeholders: VP Legal&Social Affairs, CPO, HRBPs&People Ops, DPO, Finance&Payroll, external counsel, regulatory authorities (Labour Inspectorate, URSSAF, CARSAT)

Requirements

Education&Experience– Master’s degree (Master 2) in employment law or equivalent; 5 to 8 years of experience in a specialised law firm, in‑house role or combination; significant experience in terminations and employee‑representative bodies (CSE)

Technical Skills– expert mastery of French employment law, exposure to international employment law is a plus; solid knowledge of collective agreements and litigation; working knowledge of GDPR and data protection; familiarity with Anglo‑Saxon incentive plans and international contracts; additional knowledge ofUK or German law is a strong advantage

Soft Skills– autonomy, speed, pragmatism, pedagogy, rigor, reliability, team spirit, discretion, integrity

Languages– French (primary), English (fluent)

Conditions

Contract type: CDD, part‑time (20 h per week), schedule to be agreed – ideally spread over 5 days

Location: Lyon (preferred), Paris (possible), full remote (possible)

AGICAP is committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone and fosters an inclusive work environment that values diversity.

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