Junior Commercial Contracts Counsel (French Language Focus)
About The Position
About Axiom: Axiom is transforming the legal services landscape by delivering innovative solutions ranging from individual secondees to fully integrated project teams that combine top-tier talent with cutting-edge technology. Join our innovative talent community and help drive impactful legal solutions to complex problems in various industries. Job Description: We are seeking a Junior Commercial Contracts Lawyer with fluency or business proficiency in French to support large-scale client projects across multiple industries. This role is ideal for motivated legal professionals with under five years of post-qualification experience who bring strong commercial contracting skills and are comfortable managing high-volume workflows. Candidates with CLM implementation experience and exposure to international or French-facing clients are highly desired.
Requirements
- JD or equivalent, with active bar membership in good standing.
- 2–5 years of post-qualification experience; in-house experience preferred.
- Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating core commercial contracts.
- Fluency or business-level proficiency in French (written and verbal) is required.
- Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage high-volume contract workflows in a remote or hybrid environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with CLM system implementation or optimization.
- Exposure to international contracts or French-facing clients.
- Experience working with cross-functional and multinational teams.
- Comfort operating as a generalist across multiple contract types and industries.
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate a range of core commercial agreements, including NDAs, MSAs, and distribution agreements.
- Support large-scale contracting projects across industries, ensuring agreements align with business, operational, and strategic objectives.
- Assist with CLM implementation and contract management processes, including template development and contract database oversight.
- Collaborate with internal teams and clients, including stakeholders in France and other international jurisdictions.
- Provide clear, business-focused guidance on contractual risk, compliance, and commercial considerations.
- Stay current on relevant regulations and best practices impacting commercial contracting.
Benefits
- This role offers a range of competitive compensation starting at $110,000, and a highly competitive benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace that includes health benefits, 401k, and more.
- Axiomites also get access to professional development tools and resources and learning and development programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
