Senior Legal Counsel

Quandela stands as a global leader in quantum computing, driven by groundbreaking technology and a strategic vision for scaling quantum solutions. The company’s unique ability to offer both hardware and software solutions, along with its commitment to build energy efficient datacenters and scalability, positions it to play a key role in the next wave of innovation, and in many strategic and sovereign industrial sectors.

Join Us at the Forefront of Quantum Computing Innovation

As Quandela scales from a deep-tech start-up to a major player in the quantum industry, we are creating a dedicated Legal function. Reporting to the CFO, you will be the first in-house legal hire and will build the legal framework from the ground up—covering all corporate, commercial, and compliance matters (excluding employment contracts). This is a rare opportunity to take full ownership of a newly created function in a fast-growing, internationally recognised company.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Manage and pilot all Group contracts (excluding employment contracts), from drafting to execution and renewal
• Design and implement legal processes and a centralised contract management tool (repository system)
• Handle all corporate legal matters: maintain statutory documents (articles of association, Kbis, company’s decisions), manage subsidiary incorporation and follow-up
• Prepare and coordinate General Meetings (AGMs/EGMs), in collaboration with external law firms
• Oversee equity instruments (BSPCE, stock option plans) and set up a dedicated follow-up tool
• Ensure compliance and regulatory monitoring across all Group entities
• Liaise with local external counsel for international subsidiaries
• Act as a trusted internal legal advisor across all departments, working autonomously and proactively to identify and mitigate legal risks

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Law (Business Law and/or Corporate Law strongly preferred)
• + 6 years’ experience, ideally a combination of 3-4 years in a law firm followed by minimum 2 years in an in-house role
• Strong expertise in Business Law and Corporate Law
• Knowledge of Compliance and Risk Management
• Experience in a start-up or innovative environment is a plus
• Professional-level English (written and spoken)
• Adaptability and agility in a fast-changing environment
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities
• Problem-solving mindset with a pragmatic, business-oriented approach
• Strong communication skills and ability to advise senior stakeholders with clarity and precision
• Intellectual curiosity and genuine interest in the deep-tech sector
• Autonomy and ability to work without close supervision

Benefits

• Competitive salary, flexible based on your experience and expectations
• Profit-sharing & company savings plan
• 100% health coverage (Alan)
• 50% transport reimbursement or sustainable mobility bonus
• Meal vouchers (Swile), Gymlib fitness support
• Childcare assistance & referral bonuses (€1,000–€2,000)

What we offer:

• A meaningful role with real ownership, from day one
• A team eager to collaborate and grow with you
• A hybrid and flexible work model (3 days/week onsite in Massy)
• Daily exposure to the entire quantum stack — from high-level APIs to low-level firmware, and everything in between.
  

Process

• Talent Acquisition Interview (30' - 45')
• Hiring Manager Interview (45')
• Use Case (a live use case or one to be prepared at home and presented afterward)
• Meeting with the teams
• 2 reference check
• Offer

(This process is provided for guidance only and may evolve depending on the roles)

At Quandela, we believe that the strength of our team is the plurality of experiences, perspectives, and journeys. We are committed to building a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment. All applications are welcome.